RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Crazy Horse Memorial will host its annual Native Americans’ Day celebration Monday, Oct. 12, with cultural activities, educational programs, live performances and a community meal.
The program begins at 10 a.m., followed by a free buffalo stew meal provided by the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. Indigenous Enterprise will perform at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This year’s keynote speaker is Chance Rush, an actor, motivational speaker and advocate. The event will also include hands-on activities throughout the memorial grounds and the presentation of the Educator of the Year Award.
A South Dakota tradition
South Dakota became the first state in the nation to officially recognize Native Americans’ Day in 1990, replacing Columbus Day observances…