Tim Giago, also known by his Lakota name Nanwica Kciji, or “Stand Up for Them,” has made significant progress for the Native American community across the country through his journalistic and publishing endeavors. In creating the Lakota Times, Giago gave a voice to Native Americans and addressed critical issues on the reservations. Persistent through gunshots, firebombs and other threats to his newspaper office, Giago stayed motivated and encouraged his employees to continue to report what was necessary.

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Recognition for his efforts has included being inducted into the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame and a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard.

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Now working to restore Wounded Knee to preserve its sacred meaning to the Native American community, Giago uses his wide range of connections to continue to make a difference for the unheard and stifled voices of
Native Americans.

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