"It's not always about winning sometimes, the objective is to achieve personal bests. The Lakota All-Star Game unfolded on April 29, 2023, at the new Summit Arena in downtown Rapid City, including college women's and men's basketball matchups.ĭale's love for coaching stems from witnessing young individuals set and attain personal and collective goals. However, sports proved to be a beacon of hope. The loss of his sister Cassandra in 1998 brought his battles with anxiety and depression to the forefront. They should know what their predecessors accomplished-not just athletically, but in life," he emphasizes.ĭale, like many Native youth, understands the hurdles that life, both on and off Indian reservations, presents. "Archiving our history, showcasing the positives we possess, especially to our youth, is vital. Having met many individuals at United Tribes Technical College and Chadron State, Dale finds immense satisfaction in resurrecting pieces of history. His pride in sharing these forgotten stories on social media is palpable. I'd spend hours digging through, finding stories that captivated me," Dale recounts. There, I discovered microfilms with old newspaper articles. During my college days at Chadron State, I would frequent the Public Library in Rapid City. "Growing up, I heard countless stories but couldn't access the articles. Yet, inspired by an urge to delve into Native sports history in South Dakota, Dale embarked on a journey of exploration.
Rarely do we hear these tales from the voices that lived them. In a landscape where narratives from Indian reservations are often told from an outsider's perspective, Dale emerges as a beacon, shining a light on the stories of his community. An athlete, sports historian, and organizer of the Lakota All-Star Game, Dale's impact stretches across South Dakota and Turtle Island, awakening people to new possibilities. resonates with community activism, mentorship, education, and an unyielding dedication to the Native community of the Oglala Lakota Nation.
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