Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art

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

Open 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 verb signifies the act of storytelling, relating, speaking, or expressing through words.  The artworks for this exhibit are gleaned from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent […]

Opening Reception

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

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

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

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 […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Cottonwood Sings

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is The Cottonwood Sings.  Written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo, Lakota. Published by 7th Generation. (May 2023) […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
Tatanka and the Lakota People

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is A Creation Story: Tatanka and the Lakota People.  Illustrated by Donald F. Montileaux, Lakota.  Published by […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
Far From The Forest

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages.  A cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the […]

Meet the Author, Tracy Hauff

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

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 […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
How the Oceans Came to Be

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is How the Oceans Came to Be. Written by Arvis Boughman. Illustrated by Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo.  Published by 7th […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
Prairie Dog Goes to School

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye | Prairie Dog Goes to School, a bilingual story. Produced […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Buffalo and the Boat

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Thathanka na Wata | The Buffalo and The Boat, a bilingual story by Kayo […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Animals of Khéya Wíta

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

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Animals of Khéya Wíta (Turtle Island), a bilingual story written by Tara Perron, illustrated […]