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STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Pine Ridge Porcupine

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

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 Lakota and Dakota communities. Today our story is The Pine Ridge Porcupine written in 1942 by Ann Nolan Clark and illustrated by Andrew Standing Solider, Oglala Lakota. […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
The First Fire

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

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 Lakota and Dakota communities. Today our story is The First Fire: A Cherokee Story written by Brad Wagnon and illustrated by Alex Stephenson. About the story:  […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
Muskrat and Skunk

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

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 Lakota and Dakota communities. Today our story is Muskrat and Skunk / Siŋkpé na Maká: A Lakota Drum Story.  Told and illustrated by Donald F. Montiieaux; […]

Scott Woster Book Signing

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

Be among the first to get your signed copy of Brave Girl: A Story on the Wind at the Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School, on Saturday, September 2 from 10.30 am until noon. Everyone is invited to attend.  The event is free and open to everyone!

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47TH ANNUAL WAČÍPI – POWWOW

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

Each year, St. Joseph’s hosts an annual weekend of Lakota culture on our Chamberlain, South Dakota campus.  For Full Event Details and Updates Visit www.stjo.org/powwow Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration is required only once upon arrival (Nagel Business Office) 5:00 pm: Meet and Greet (Rec Center) Friday, September 15, 2023 […]

Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art

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

Open November 13, 2023 - April 30, 2024 Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. Wóyake a Lakota verb signifies the act of storytelling, relating, speaking, or expressing through words.  The artworks for this exhibit are gleaned from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent […]

Opening Reception

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

The Aktá Lakota Museum cordially invites you to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art curated by David A. Meyer II. The exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. Artworks for this exhibit are gleaned from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent Collections and […]

Poetry on the Road!

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

The South Dakota State Poetry Society is taking poetry on the road, and it is stopping at the museum! 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 November 16, 2023, from 6—8 p.m. They will give poetry readings and […]

Holiday Open House!

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

Support Small Businesses by joining us on Saturday, November 25 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 […]

Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art

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

On Exhibit Now! Curated by David A. Meyer II Aktá Lakota Museum Assistant Curator The "Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art" exhibit features a stunning collection of paintings and artworks that celebrate the act of storytelling through words. From the Winter Count pictograph's silent narrative to pieces that incorporate written words, the exhibit highlights the versatility […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
The Cottonwood Sings

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

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 The Cottonwood Sings.  Written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo, Lakota. Published by 7th Generation. (May 2023) […]

STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁ
Tatanka and the Lakota People

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

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 A Creation Story: Tatanka and the Lakota People.  Illustrated by Donald F. Montileaux, Lakota.  Published by […]