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  • 47TH ANNUAL WAČÍPI – POWWOW

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    St. Joseph's Indian School 1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    Each year, St. Joseph’s hosts an annual weekend of Lakota culture on our Chamberlain, South Dakota campus.  For Full Event Details and Updates Visit www.stjo.org/powwow Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration is required only once upon arrival (Nagel Business Office) 5:00 pm: Meet and Greet (Rec Center) Friday, September 15, 2023 […]

  • Opening Reception

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

    The Aktá Lakota Museum cordially invites you to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art curated by David A. Meyer II. The exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. Artworks for this exhibit are gleaned from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent Collections and […]

  • Poetry on the Road!

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

    The South Dakota State Poetry Society is taking poetry on the road, and it is stopping at the museum! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be visiting the Aktá Lakota Museum on November 16, 2023, from 6—8 p.m. They will give poetry readings and […]

  • Holiday Open House!

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

    Support Small Businesses by joining us on Saturday, November 25 for our annual Holiday Open House!  Shoppers will enjoy a 30% storewide discount. We will be offering a craft project for the kiddos and refreshments.  All visitors are encouraged to sign up for door prize drawings— no purchase is necessary! Support our artists by shopping […]

  • Meet the Author, Tracy Hauff

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

    Join us on Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30 am at the Aktá Lakota Museum for a reading by author Tracy Hauff. Tracy will read her newly released book, "Far From the Forest," a captivating story featuring Mimi, a monarch butterfly. This event offers a wonderful chance for kids to discover the magic of the monarch […]

  • MEET THE AUTHOR
    ALFREDA BEARTRACK-ALGEO

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

    Join us on Tuesday, July 23 at 11:00 am at the Aktá Lakota Museum for a special gathering with Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo, a talented author, poet, and illustrator from the Lower Brule Lakota Nation, Kul Wicasa Oyate, Lower Brule, South Dakota. Alfreda draws inspiration from her tiyóspaye, her circle of family and friends, as she uses […]

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    Holiday Open House!

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

    Support Small Businesses by joining us on Saturday, November 30 for our annual Holiday Open House!  Shoppers will enjoy a 30% storewide discount. We will be offering a craft project for the kiddos and refreshments.  All visitors are encouraged to sign up for door prize drawings— no purchase is necessary! Support our artists by shopping locally!  This […]

  • South Dakota State Poetry Society

    Poetry on the Road!

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

    Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota, courtesy of the state Poetry Society. With events all over the state, it’s an opportunity to find inspiration, or lift your own voice. South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be visiting the Aktá Lakota Museum on […]

  • Wóuŋspe – Education Reception

    You’re Invited!

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

    The Aktá Lakota Museum warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the artists featured in our newest exhibit: Wóuŋspe – Education | Creative Collaborations, curated by David A. Meyer II. This unique exhibit honors the deep connection between Native American students and their mentors, explored through an artistic perspective. The showcased works are the […]

  • 2025 Shop Small Business Saturday

    Holiday Open House – Shop Local!

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

    🎄Holiday Open House – Shop Local! 🎄 Join us on Saturday, November 29, for the Aktá Lakota Museum’s Annual Holiday Open House!Celebrate Small Business Saturday by supporting local and regional Native artists while enjoying a fun, festive shopping experience. ✨ Event Highlights:🛍️ 30% storewide discount – one day only!🎨 Free Gift Bags!☕ Refreshments🎁 Door prize […]

  • South Dakota State Poetry Society

    Poetry on the Road

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

    Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota for the third year in a row, thanks to the South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS). With events taking place across the state, Poetry on the Road invites audiences to find inspiration, listen deeply, and lift their own voices. South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along […]

  • 2026 Student Art Show

    St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibit

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

    In honor of National Youth Art Month in March, students of St. Joseph’s Indian School are being celebrated through a Student Art Show and Sale hosted by the Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center. The exhibition highlights the importance of art education for all children while advocating for continued support of quality school and community […]