Background
Abourezk, Charles Thomas was born on July 3, 1953 in Winner, South Dakot. Son of James George and Mary Ann (Houlton) Abourezk.
Abourezk, Charles Thomas was born on July 3, 1953 in Winner, South Dakot. Son of James George and Mary Ann (Houlton) Abourezk.
Bachelor in journalism, political science, U. South Dakot, 1986; Juris Doctor, U. South Dakot, 1992.
Attorney, Oglala Sioux Tribal Court, Pine Ridge, South Dakot, 1975-1977; representative United Nations Commision on Human Rights, International Indian Treaty Council, New York City, 1979-1983; director Pine Ridge Education Action Project, American Friends Svc. Committee, Porcupine, South Dakot, 1980-1982; founding board member, news director, Station KILI-AM-FM, Pine Ridge, 1983-1984; director, co-producer- 1st Person Radio, MIGIZI Communications, Minneapolis, 1986-1987; minority affairs producer, television host, South Dakot Public television, Vermillion, 1987-1989; columnist, contributing editor, Native Nations News, New York City, 1989-1991; columnist, The Tempest, Sioux Falls, South Dakot, since 1991; stockholder, partner, Abourezk Law Firm, Professional Corporation, Rapid City, South Dakot, since 1992; justice, Oglala Sioux Nation Supreme Court, Rapid City, since 1994.
Member Sicangu Oyate (Rosebud Sioux) Bar Association (president 1994-1995).
Married Lloydell Marie Big Crow, October 3, 1976. Children: Darcie, Denise, Chris, Richard, Lena, Jamil.