http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/opinion/columnists/local/david-rooks/rooks-civic-center-loss-brings-opportunity/article_3ffb2642-4c0f-5b18-b147-66ac07ea570d.html
"In other words, opportunities are always present, side by side, with
difficulties. If nothing else, the reaction to the treatment of the
American Horse students at the civic center two months ago revealed a
longstanding wound in the greater Rapid City community. But it is a
wound that, oddly, could become Rapid City’s greatest opportunity.
It’s
the perception, deserved or not, that this town is unwelcoming to
Native Americans. The city can change that. With the aid of its native
families, many of whom have several generations in this community and
ties built up with non-native Rapid Citians going back nearly a century,
this town could become a showcase for its least appreciated asset: the
native community.
How about a Gathering of the Nations Pow Wow
timed just before the Sturgis Rally. How about a native-themed park on
the north side built to host the pow wow? Maybe a summer LNI?"
More community-related stuff would be fine. Especially since there won't be as much overhead now.
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