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Standing Rock To Host First Community Conference May 8

Daylong event at Sitting Bull College auditorium will feature networking, learning activities and an art show hosted by the SR Youth Council.

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April 22, 2026
Standing Rock to host first community conference May 8

The first annual Standing Rock Community Conference is scheduled for Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SBC Auditorium, according to an event flyer. The event is described as a day of networking, learning, activities and empowerment.

The flyer also notes an art show hosted by the SR Youth Council as part of the event. Organizers list contact information for more details at jesi.shanley@standingrock.org, according to the flyer.

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