Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Lifts Ban on Governor Kristi Noem

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has lifted its ban on Governor Kristi Noem, marking a significant change in their relationship.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Lifts Ban on Governor Kristi Noem
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Lifts Ban on Governor Kristi Noem

Flandreau: The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has made a big move by lifting the ban on Governor Kristi Noem. This tribe was the last in South Dakota to impose such a ban, which they did back in May 2024.

In a letter to Noem, Tribe President Anthony Reider shared that the tribe’s leadership voted to remove the ban. They also congratulated her on her nomination by Donald Trump for a key position in the Department of Homeland Security.

Noem had previously apologized to the tribe after they warned her about the impending ban. She expressed her desire to work together for better outcomes in education and community safety.

The tension between Noem and the tribes started when she made comments about drug cartels targeting Native American reservations. She suggested that tribal leaders were benefiting from these cartels, which didn’t sit well with many.

While the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has lifted their ban, it’s still unclear if other tribes in South Dakota will follow suit.

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