Author Archives: Rose Kern

About Rose Kern

I am enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. I have been working here at Prairie Edge since 1989. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with so many talented artists and crafts people.

A Place for Community: Lakota Nation Invitational Celebrates Year of Unity

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Rose Kern

This year’s Lakota Nation Invitational (or LNI) is gearing up and preparations are already being made for the event that is being called “Year of Unity”. Yes, we’ve had rocky times and things haven’t always been harmonious, but as a … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Message

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rose Kern

I recently had to explain to a nice fellow from Switzerland the meaning of Thanksgiving here in the US. It was interesting to explain this… The simplest & easiest way to explain the origins of Thanksgiving A long time ago … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day: A Day to Honor our Veterans

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Rose Kern

November 11, 2011 is a day we honor our Veterans as a Nation. This important group of people makes it possible for this blog to exist, our freedoms to be enjoyed on a daily basis, and our freedom to choose. … Continue reading →

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Black Hills Pow Wow: Empowering Our Youth & Special Groups

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Rose Kern

Here, in the Black Hills, we are gearing up for the 25th Annual He Sapa Wacipi (Black Hills Pow Wow) slated for October 7-9, 2011! This year’s theme is “Empowering Our Youth” and is sure to not only bring with … Continue reading →

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The Heart & Soul of the Lakota: The Buffalo

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Rose Kern

At the core of the Lakota culture is the buffalo or Tatanka. For thousands of years, the lives of the Buffalo Nation and the Lakota people were spiritually and physically interconnected – as herds roamed free across the North American … Continue reading →

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