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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
DESCRIPTION:📚 Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá🗓 June 3 | 10:30 AM CDT \nJoin us for Story Time at 10:30 AM CDT! While designed for elementary-age children\, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities captivate kids of all ages. Take part in a hands-on cultural activity following the reading! \n✨ Featured Reading:Fry Bread: A Native American Family StoryWritten by Kevin Noble MaillardIllustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal \n🏅 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal Winner🏅 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Winner \nTold in vibrant\, lyrical verse\, Fry Bread celebrates the warmth\, resilience\, and rich culture of a modern Native American family. A heartfelt story perfect for all ages! \nCome connect with tradition\, culture\, and community through the magic of storytelling. We can’t wait to see you there! \nStory Time with Uŋčí and Lalá
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LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
DESCRIPTION:📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 10\, 2025 |10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore🎟️ Free Admission \nPerfect for all ages—especially elementary kids! No registration needed\, just come ready for a fun and educational experience. \nJoin us as we share How The Birds Got Their Songs\, a beautiful traditional story by Travis Zimmerman\, adapted by Marcus Ammesmaki and published by the Minnesota Historical Society. Illustrated by Sam Zimmerman\, this tale tells how the Great Spirit challenged all the birds to a contest\, giving birth to the gift of birdsong! \nTold in both English and Ojibwe\, discover how each bird earns its unique song—and how a tiny hermit thrush surprises everyone by hitching a ride on Eagle’s feathers. \nPassed down through the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa\, this story celebrates nature\, language\, and the magic of birdsong. \nDon’t miss it—see you there! \nStory Time with Uŋčí and Lalá
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalahow-the-birds-got-their-songes/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
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SUMMARY:Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá
DESCRIPTION:📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 17 | 🕥 10:30 AM | 📍 Museum Bookstore | 🎟️ Free Admission \nJoin us for a special reading of The Land of the Great Turtles by Brad Wagnon\, illustrated by Alex Stephenson! \n🌿 In this Cherokee origin story\, the Creator gifts the people a beautiful island — with one important rule: care for the land and its creatures. But when the children choose play over responsibility\, the balance begins to shift… \n✨ Told in both Cherokee and English\, this story gently introduces Cherokee values and language\, including the Cherokee syllabary. \nAll ages welcome — especially young learners! Come for the story\, stay for the culture and connection. \nStory Time with Uŋčí and Lalá
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lala-3/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Story Time
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SUMMARY:Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá
DESCRIPTION:📖 Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá🗓️ June 24 | 10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum \nJoin us for a special reading of Wačhí Awášteyalaka he? (Do You Like to Dance?)\, a joyful children’s book from the Lakota Language Consortium. Beautifully illustrated by Oglala Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls\, this story invites children to explore the Lakota language through the joyful rhythm of dance. \n🎨 After the reading\, stick around for a fun cultural activity that the whole family will enjoy! \nThis vibrant 18-page picture book introduces young learners to Lakota adverbs and basic question-and-answer structures\, encouraging self-expression through movement and tradition. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate and learn the Lakota language. \n✨ Free and open to all – no registration required!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lala-4/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
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