The Quilt — Owíŋza Exhibit

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

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, […]

MUSEUM MONDAY
Geraldine Goes In Center
History of Lakota Food & Diet

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

Jerry 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 […]

Free

MUSEUM MONDAY — JACE DECORY
LAKOTA THOUGHTS ON EQUITY & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

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

Jace 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 […]

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 […]

Holiday Open House!

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

30% off storewide! Door Prizes • Free Gifts • Refreshments Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    

Festival of Trees

Brule County Courthouse 300 S Courtland St, Chamberlain, SD, United States

The 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 […]

Merry Christmas — Christ Tuŋpí! 

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

The museum will be closed December 23-26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday.    

Happy New Year!

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

Ómaka Téca Oíyokipi — Happy New Year! The museum will be closed on January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year!

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Greet the Dawn

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

Story 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 […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Mní Kin Ówaŋča

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

Story 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 […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-he

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

Story 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 […]