Great Plains tribes focus on a different anniversary as US celebrates its 250th

As the United States gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, many Great Plains tribes like the Oglala Sioux are focusing on a different, more somber anniversary: the centennial of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Trina Lone Hill, a tribal council member, finds the national celebration offensive, pointing out that state and federal officials have shown little care for Native American histories and injustices. This divergence in focus highlights the ongoing tensions between Indigenous peoples and the federal government, underscoring why these communities remember historical traumas rather than national milestones.