The Gift
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDThe Gift, based on the traditional Lakota narrative of the coming of the White Buffalo Woman who gave a sacred pipe to Itazipco Oyate people. The exhibit centers on the […]
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Creation.Story Artist Reception
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDKeith BraveHeart and the Aktá Lakota Museum are proud to present Creation.Story – an exhibition of contemporary art about the Lakota creation story. In 2018, the museum purchased BraveHeart’s MFA […]
The Quilt — Owíŋza Exhibit
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDThe Quilt - Owíŋža exhibit features quilts from 1893 to contemporary that are in the Aktá Lakota Museum’s private collection. These quilts are a testament to the powerful tradition, aesthetic, […]
Navigating Narratives
The Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory
Navigating Narratives The Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory Navigating Narratives is the newest exhibition by the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS). The exhibit focuses on […]
Navigating Narratives Exhibit
Opening Reception
Aktá Lakota Museum
St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD
Navigating Narratives The Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory Opening Reception • June 24, 2023 • 2 — 5 pm The Aktá Lakota Museum cordially invites you to celebrate the […]
Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDOpen November 13, 2023 - April 30, 2024 Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. Wóyake a Lakota […]
Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDOn Exhibit Now! Curated by David A. Meyer II Aktá Lakota Museum Assistant Curator The "Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art" exhibit features a stunning collection of paintings and artworks that […]
Wóuŋspe – Education
Creative Collaborations
Aktá Lakota Museum
St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD
Wóuŋspe – Education | Creative Collaborations honors the deep connection between Native American students and their mentors, seen through an artistic perspective. This exhibition highlights the creative works of students […]
St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibit
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDThe 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 […]
Itówapi on Paper
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDHistorically, 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 […]
Voices of Resilience Exhibition
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDVoices 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 […]
“Americans”
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SDThe 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 […]