Oliver J. Semans

April 02, 2013
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Oliver J. Semans
“Everyone talks about rights, but they have a cost,” said attorney Sara Frankenstein in a recent article on ICTMN.com (“With 2014 Elections Looming, N
November 15, 2012
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Oliver J. Semans
Who would think that a group that makes up about one percent of the overall population could carry such a wallop? From 2000, when we defeated infamous “Indian fighter” U.S.
August 31, 2012
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Oliver J. Semans
How do you describe the loss of a modern day warrior, a chief, and a friend? That’s where I am at today after hearing about the loss of Chairman Stanley Crooks of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
April 10, 2012
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Oliver J. Semans
As the Executive Director of Four Directions, I like to pay attention to the legislation coming out of Congress that affects Indian country—both good and bad. Unfortunately I have seen more bad than good.
April 04, 2012
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Oliver J. Semans
As a Lakota, I was taught to respect life and death. Living on the reservation, death is all too common. From young to old, we have all felt the pain of losing loved ones before their time.
March 12, 2012
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Oliver J. Semans
Recent action taken in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R.
December 31, 2011
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Oliver J. Semans
Native people have the highest percentage of service in the armed forces of any U.S. ethnic group.