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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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. A cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 18, at 10:30 am at the Aktá Lakota Museum for a reading by author Tracy Hauff. Tracy will read her newly released book, "Far From the Forest," a captivating story featuring Mimi, a monarch butterfly. This event offers a wonderful chance for kids to discover the magic of the monarch […]
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 How the Oceans Came to Be. Written by Arvis Boughman. Illustrated by Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo. Published by 7th […]