District Three

Tribal Council Representative (2)
Maynard Dupris
Edward Widow

District Council
Anita Washburn - District Council Chairman
Amanda Washburn - District Council Secretary

Communities Represented by District 3
Cherry Creek
Takini
Bridger

 

BRIDGER: Bridger was named after Bridger Creek. The creek was named for Jim Bridger, a famous frontier scout and trader.
TAKINI: Takini means „survivor” and was named for the survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre who returned to Cheyenne River reservation at Bridger.
Cherry Creek: Cherry Creek lays claim to being the oldest continuously inhabited place in South Dakota. The area received its name from the abundance of wild cherries, plums, gooseberries and currants along the banks of the creek.

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