Tim Giago, trailblazing Native American journalist, dies

Tim Giago, trailblazing Native American journalist, dies at 88

A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Giago founded The Lakota Times with his first wife, Doris, in 1981.

Tim Giago, Trailblazing Native American Journalist, Dies

Tim Giago, the founder of the first independently owned Native American newspaper in the United States, has died at age 88, his former wife said. Giago, who died at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Sunday, created an enduring legacy during his more than four decades of work in South Dakota journalism, his colleagues said. Giago, who was a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, founded The Lakota Times with his first wife, Doris, in 19…

Trailblazing Native American journalist Tim Giago dies at 88

Native American journalist Tim Giago is remembered for pushing to bring essential news and information to the people.

Tim Giago, trailblazing Native American journalist, dies

He founded a historic Native American-owner newspaper, making it the first of its kind in the country, selling the paper in 1998, then later founding another.

Tim Giago, Navy veteran and trailblazing Native American journalist, dies

Tim Giago, a Navy veteran who founded the first independently owned Native American newspaper in the United States, has died at age 88.

Native American journalist Tim Giago leaves behind legacy for the next generation

“His voice was to make sure the Native Americans had a voice.”