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🗓 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🗓️ 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🗓️ 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 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 […]
📖 Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá🗓️ July 1 | 10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Please Don’t Step on Me written by Elly-Kree George, beautifully illustrated by Jesse Hummingbird. This delightful story teaches children that many bugs are helpful insects! Through the charming voice of […]
Voices 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 as innovators and leaders within the art community and their cultures, celebrating the rich tapestry of their experience and the resilience that defines their art. […]
Historically, 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 about identity, resilience and cultural continuity. Itówapi on Paper exhibition presents a rich collection of American Indian artworks on paper, showcasing both historic and contemporary […]
📖 Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Monday, July 8 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Grandma’s Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story by award-winning author and artist S. D. Nelson. This heartwarming picture book follows young Clara as she spends her first summer […]
📖 Storytime with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Too Much — My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George. Follow young Russell as he learns that while his big, lively Native family […]
📖 Storytime with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a monolingual reading of Šuŋgíla waŋ Náǧi Waŋgláke kiŋ | The Fox Who Saw His Own Shadow, created by the Lakota Language Consortium and illustrated by Thomas Hilley. When Little Red goes […]
📖 Storytime with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Tuesday, July 29 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a monolingual reading of Wakíŋyaŋ Aglí – The Thunderbeings by the Lakota Language Consortium, illustrated by Marty Two Bulls. Stormy nights can feel scary with howling winds and flashing lightning — but […]
