SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A celebration of Indigenous identity and presence was front and center in downtown Sioux Falls Monday on Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota, and this meant a lively parade: a shared celebration which was, nevertheless, personal.
“Brought tears to my eyes, and something just hits home and makes me feel good about myself, knowing that my people, they’re here,” attendee Gerald Weasel Jr. of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said.
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Robin Bair of the Ponca Tribe attended, too, with his wife Frances Zephier Bair of the Yankton Sioux Tribe.
“I’m here to celebrate Indigenous day, but I believe that Indigenous day is every single day,” Robin said…