The Quilt — Owíŋza Exhibit
The Quilt - Owíŋža exhibit features quilts from 1893 to contemporary that are in the Aktá Lakota Museum’s private collection. These quilts are a testament to the powerful tradition, aesthetic, […]
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Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States
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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Raccoon and the Bee TreeAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesToday our story is The Raccoon and the Bee Tree authored by Charles A. Eastman and Elaine Goodale Eastman; illustrated by Susan Turnbul. About the story: This tale is 100 […]
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Museum Monday — Vera K. Boyd
Journey Into the PastAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesJourney into the Past with Vera K. Boyd introduces audiences to the First Nations people who made their homes in southeastern South Dakota – Omaha, Ponca, and Ioway – and […]
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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Rough-Face GirlAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesToday our story is The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin; illustrated by David Shannon. About the story: In an Algonquin village by the shores of Lake Ontario, many young women […]
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Museum Monday — Dr. Brad Tennant
The Lewis and Clark ExpeditionAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesIn his presentation The Lewis and Clark Expedition, Dr. Brad Tennant covers various aspects of the Lewis and Clark Journals even though they have been published for nearly 200 years […]
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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Star People: A Lakota LegendAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesToday our story is The Star People: A Lakota Legend written and illustrated by S. D. Nelson, and read by Dakota Uåçi Belinda. About the story: A grandmother's love is […]
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Museum Monday
Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo
Lakota Author, Storyteller, ArtistAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesAlfreda Beartrack-Algeo, Lakota author, storyteller, poet, artist, and illustrator uses various art forms as a means to tell her stories. Alfreda will read her first published children's book The Day […]
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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Buffalo JumpAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesToday our story is The Buffalo Jump by Peter Roop, illustrated by Bill Farnsworth, read by Dakota Uåçi Belinda. About the story: Little Blaze wants to be the buffalo runner […]
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MUSEUM MONDAY — Robyn Knecht
Equine Therapy — Meet Our HorsesAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesTo the Lakota, a šúŋkawakȟán — horse — is a relative. A four-legged friend and companion that provided transportation, friendship, and pride. The horse is revered for its grace and bravery. Today, […]
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MUSEUM MONDAY
Geraldine Goes In Center
History of Lakota Food & DietAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesJerry Goes In Center presents the history of the diet of Lakota people, covering pre-reservation, early reservation, and present time. The presentation includes information on the types of food Lakota […]
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MUSEUM MONDAY — JACE DECORY
LAKOTA THOUGHTS ON EQUITY & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesJace DeCory presents the topic of Lakota thought and philosophy regarding the outlook on cultural values and the environment, including climate change, sacred Lakota sites, and environmental justice. DeCory’s presentation […]
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St. Joseph’s Indian School Powwow
Our Annual Powwow will once again be in-person this September! The public is invited to St. Joseph's Indian School to take part in a weekend dedicated to honoring the Lakota […]