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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Father Eagle & The Hunter

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

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 Father Eagle and The Hunter, written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo, Published by 7th Generation […]

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 […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Josie Dances

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

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 Josie Dances, written by Denise Lajimodiere, illustrated by Angela Erdrich and published by the […]

48th Annual Powwow

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

September 20 & 21, 2024 St. Joseph's Indian School ● Chamberlain, SD Register to Attend! A traditional Lakota (Sioux) powwow held at St. Joseph's Indian School allows Native American children to share their culture, heritage, and traditions with visitors nationwide. Since 1976, the school has organized an annual Lakota cultural weekend on its Chamberlain, South […]

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 […]

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, St. Joseph’s Indian School students are being recognized through a Student Art Show and Sale hosted by the Aktá Lakota Museum. The exhibition aims to highlight the importance of art education for all children and advocate for the support of quality school and community art programs. […]

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 […]

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 […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ

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

📚 Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá🗓 June 3 | 10:30 AM CDT Join 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! ✨ Featured Reading:Fry […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ

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

📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 10, 2025 |10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore🎟️ Free Admission Perfect for all ages—especially elementary kids! No registration needed, just come ready for a fun and educational experience. Join us as we share How The Birds Got Their Songs, a beautiful traditional story by Travis Zimmerman, adapted by Marcus […]

Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá

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

📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 17 | 🕥 10:30 AM | 📍 Museum Bookstore | 🎟️ Free Admission Join us for a special reading of The Land of the Great Turtles by Brad Wagnon, illustrated by Alex Stephenson! 🌿 In this Cherokee origin story, the Creator gifts the people a beautiful island […]

Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá

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

📖 Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá🗓️ June 24 | 10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join 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 […]