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Sarah Sunshine Manning

Articles by Sarah Sunshine Manning

Jesuits Return 525 Acres to Rosebud Sioux Tribe

The Jesuit-run St. Francis Mission returned more than 500 acres of land to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe as a step to righting the historical wrongs of the past.

Culture

‘Art is Medicine’ For This Young Native Artist

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

Breanna Green, Anishinaabe, and Native artist is the recipient of the Dream Warriors Scholarship for young indigenous artists.

News

Mother’s Day: Loving Our Mothers Without Conditions

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

To love and honor our mothers without questioning whether or not they are worthy—this is the charge before us on this Mother’s Day.

Culture

Manning: Dear Pepsi, Our Resistance is Not for Sale

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

It is distressing to see Pepsi co-opt imagery from the resistance at Standing Rock to sell soda and turn a desperate situation involving real danger into a plastic moment.

News

The Realities of Lateral Violence Within Indian Country

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

But there is something especially tragic about the very real realities of lateral violence in tribal communities, considering Native American traditions of sharing and selflessness.

History

The Strength of Indigenous Women: Making a Difference, Part I

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

Today, indigenous women of all ages continue to stand for great virtues, courage, & strength. After centuries of colonization, erasure, & devaluation.

Culture

Manning: Valentine’s Day for Native Americans — or ‘Indinz’

By Sarah Sunshine Manning

Some of us flex our decolonizing muscles, yet on Valentine’s Day, we wish for roses from our partner, or we wish for a new snag because we are lonely.