All nine indigenous tribes in South Dakota have made the decision to prohibit Governor Kristi Noem from entering their lands. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe recently voted in favor of barring the Republican governor from its reservation.
The decision came after a series of events, including a meeting between Flandreau President Tony Reider and Governor Noem. President Reider expressed concerns about Noem's comments that were deemed offensive to tribal nations within the state. The tribe requested an apology and clarification from the governor, which has not been provided as of yet.
