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Wóuŋspe – Education

Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD

Wóuŋspe – Education celebrates the profound relationship between Native American students and their mentors, viewed through an artistic perspective. The exhibition emphasizes an artistic perspective, showcasing pieces past and present of St. Joseph’s Indian School alongside the works of established Native American artists.  The exhibition emphasizes the sharing of cultural heritage, artistic techniques, and storytelling […]

St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibit

Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD

The St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition showcases the creativity of students in grades 1-8 at St. Joseph’s Indian School. This special event takes place at the Aktá Lakota Museum during March, which is celebrated nationwide as Student Art Month. The exhibition aims to inspire children to explore their passion for the visual arts while honoring […]

Itówapi on Paper

Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD

Historically, paper has served as a canvas for preserving culture, documenting history, and spiritual beliefs.  Contemporary artists continue to explore this medium, using it to challenge stereotypes and convey messages about identity, resilience and cultural continuity. Itówapi on Paper exhibition presents a rich collection of American Indian artworks on paper, showcasing both historic and contemporary […]

Voices of Resilience Exhibition

Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD

Voices of Resilience: Contemporary Native American Women Artists invites viewers to engage with the strength and creativity of Native American women.  The exhibition fosters a deeper understanding of their roles as innovators and leaders within the art community and their cultures, celebrating the rich tapestry of their experience and the resilience that defines their art.  […]

“Americans”

Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD

The South Dakota Humanities Council is bringing Americans, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition to the Aktá Lakota Museum for an exclusive tour in 2026! Based on a major exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, Americans explores how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the culture of the United States. […]