Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

08/10/2026

8/10/2026 Chairman LeBeau Memorandum

Anpetu Was'te Mita'kuyapi!

On behalf of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, we would like to provide this time to pay our respects to our dear friend, family member, and Councilman Robert "Bart" Ward. We will observe the following days:

Administrative Leave will be granted on Wednesday August 12" 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for Tribal Employees who will be attending the procession per Supervisor permission.
Administrative Leave will be granted on Thursday August 13"8:00 AM - 5:00 PM for all employees.

We send our love, condolences to Councilman Ward's tiospaye and friends; and we send our prayers up for his journey to the spirit world to join our ancestors.

If you have any questions, please contact my office 605-964-4155.

08/05/2026

STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE COUNCILMAN ROBERT BART WARD

AUGUST 5, 2026

It is a sad day for our Tribe. We are experiencing loss and grief with the early and unexpected death yesterday afternoon of our kola, our relative and Councilman, Robert "Bart" Ward. This loss hits especially hard. We send our love, condolences and prayers to his family and friends for this sudden and tragic loss.

Councilman Ward has represented the Fourth District since December 2024. He will be remembered for his dedication and love for the people. One of his last legislative acts was passing a resolution ensuring that the waters of the Mni Sose stay on the reservation for our people's use and the generations to come. Councilman Ward chaired the Roads Committee with dedication and also served as the Vice Chair of the Fair Board. He served on the Cannabis Control Commission and assisted last week with interviewing and hiring a new Executive Director. He was excited about the promise and prospect of the new economic venture of medical and recreational cannabis for the Tribe.

We will miss Councilman Bart Ward's contributions and his voice for the people.

Tokša aké wačinyankinkté itančan Bart Ward.

-Chairman Ryman LeBeau

08/04/2026

Job Opportunity!!

TERO Compliance Officer - 2

Contact TERO for job application and job description any other questions call 605-964-8376.

Hand in Job Application to the TERO Office.

Closing date is 5 pm 8-14-26

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07/24/2026

****NOTICE****

Please be advised that due to internet issues, the Chairman’s Office and some CRST Programs currently have no phone or internet service until further notice.