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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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 […]
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Holiday Open House!
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States30% off storewide! Door Prizes • Free Gifts • Refreshments Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Festival of Trees
Brule County Courthouse 300 S Courtland St, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesThe museum is participating in the community Festival of Tress with a Giving Tree. Our tree is located at the Brule County Courthouse with mittens and dreamcatchers available for visitors […]
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Merry Christmas — Christ Tuŋpí!
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesThe museum will be closed December 23-26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Happy New Year!
Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesÓmaka Téca Oíyokipi — Happy New Year! The museum will be closed on January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year!
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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Greet the DawnAktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United StatesStory Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CST. The program is geared toward elementary-age children but children young and old will enjoy stories read by elders of the […]