Lakota: The Revitalization of Language and the Persistence of Spirit

This story was filed on October 21, 2012

New programs to teach and restore the lost language and cultural heritage of the Lakota Sioux offers hope for the children who live on reservations where dire poverty, suicide, unemployment and substance abuse have become a way of life. For…read more

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

Founder & Editor in Chief

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

See the journalist page

Talking Circle

At Buffalo's Fire we value constructive dialogue that builds an informed Indian Country. To keep this space healthy, moderators will remove:

  • Personal attacks or harassment
  • Propaganda, spam, or misinformation
  • Rants and off-topic proclamations

Let’s keep the fire burning with respect.