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SUMMARY:Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION:Ómaka Téca Oíyokipi — Happy New Year!\nThe museum will be closed on January 2\, 2023\, in observance of the New Year!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/omaka-teca-oiyokipi-happy-new-year/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ Greet the Dawn
DESCRIPTION: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 Greet the Dawn: The Lakota Way written and illustrated by S.D. Nelson. A cultural activity will follow the reading. \nAbout the story: S. D. Nelson offers young readers wonder and happiness as a better way of appreciating their culture and surroundings. His artwork fuses elements of modern with traditional. Above all\, he urges each of us to seize the opportunity that dawn offers each day. \nThe event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun! \nJune Schedule
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lala/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T180152Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁMní Kin Ówaŋča
DESCRIPTION: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.  Our story today is Mní Kin Ówaŋča – Water is Everywhere read by Uŋčí LaRayne.  The story is written by the Lakota Language Consortium and illustrated by Marty Two Bulls. \nAbout the story:  This early reader is one of four picture books from the Lakota Language Consortium Science Series. As a beginner science book\, it introduces young readers and listeners to facts and words related to water. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading.  The program is free and open to everyone! \nJune Schedule
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lala-2/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T161448Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating NarrativesThe Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Narratives\nThe Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory \nNavigating Narratives is the newest exhibition by the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS). \nThe exhibit focuses on the eight days in September of 1804 when the Corps of Discovery traveled up the Missouri River through the land of the Teton people. It closely examines the published journals of William Clark\, Patrick Gass\, John Ordway\, and Joseph Whitehouse through the amazing artworks of sounds\, words\, and imagery by over sixty South Dakotan artists. \nMore than sixty artists\, poets\, and musicians read the journal entries of Clark\, Gass\, Ordway\, and Whitehouse\, and then created new works that are tied to them in some way. Their paintings\, poems\, and songs comprised this new educational art exhibition\, curated by CAIRNS. \nThe exhibition opened at the Aktá Lakota Museum on June 19 and runs through October; an artist reception and exhibit presentation was held on Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. \nMake plans to visit!  The museum is free and open to everyone! \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/opening-in-june/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁMatȟóla Ločhíŋ-he
DESCRIPTION: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 Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-he – Little Bear is Hungry.  Written by the 9th-grade students at the Dupree High School Lakota Class (2020-2021) and illustrated by Tammy Joy Granados\, Cheyenne River Lakota. \nAbout the story:  Little Bear is Hungry is about a hungry little boy. What did Mom cook today? Is it deer meat\, pizza\, hot dogs\, lasagna\, or a surprise?!  This fun story practices questions and answers and ends with a traditional Lakota recipe for buffalo soup.  https://bit.ly/3qqFTAY \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun! \nJune Schedule
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalamat%c8%9fola-lochin-he/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230624T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Narratives ExhibitOpening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Narratives\nThe Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory\nOpening Reception • June 24\, 2023 • 2 — 5 pm \nThe Aktá Lakota Museum cordially invites you to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit\, Navigating Narratives developed by the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) on June 24\, 2023. \n2:00 PM    Curators Opening Remarks\, David Meyer III\, ALM Assistant Curator\n2:15 PM    Introduction of attending artists\, Craig Howe\, Director of CAIRNS\n2:30 PM    Gallery Talk\, Craig Howe\, Director of CAIRNS\n4:00 PM    Explore the exhibit; enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \nMake plans to attend.  The event is free and open to everyone. \n  \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/navigating-narratives-exhibitopening-reception/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230627T113000
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁTATANKA and the LAKOTA PEOPLE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is TATANKA and the LAKOTA PEOPLE: A CREATION STORY\, written and illustrated by Donald F. Montileaux\, Oglala Lakota. \nAbout the story:  Presented in Lakota as well as in English\, this book describes the Lakotas’ creation\, the trickery that caused them to move from the Underworld\, and their ultimate survival in this world. Its dynamic color illustrations by Lakota artist Donald F. Montileaux are full of familiar characters\, including not only Tatanka the Holy Man but also the Great Spirits and Iktomi the Spider. Together\, the words and pictures capture the imagination of children and the interest of adults. \nThe book includes an introduction and a concluding note from the illustrator\, discussing his illustrations and their connection with traditional buffalo-hide paintings. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun! \nJuly Schedule\n \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalatatanka-and-the-lakota-people/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230711T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁThe Pine Ridge Porcupine
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is The Pine Ridge Porcupine written in 1942 by Ann Nolan Clark and illustrated by Andrew Standing Solider\, Oglala Lakota. \nAbout the story:  A charming bilingual story written in 1942 about the adventures of the Pine Ridge Porcupine. P.R. Porcupine grew up in a loving home with his mother and three siblings.  The P.R. learned at an early age that he was different from his three siblings.  He had aggressive behavior and was always looking for trouble.  His mother was proud of him but not so proud of his manners. With gentle guidance from his mother P.R. Porcupine learns to channel his gifts in efforts to help others. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun! \nJuly Schedule
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalathe-pine-ridge-porcupine/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20230605T203817Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁThe First Fire
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is The First Fire: A Cherokee Story written by Brad Wagnon and illustrated by Alex Stephenson. \nAbout the story:  The First Fire\, A Cherokee Story takes place in a time when animals could do many of the things that people do. The Creator gave the animals the world to live in\, but they were without a source of heat at night. Great Thunder and his sons saw the plight of the animals\, so he sent lightning down to strike a tree. The tree burst into flames but the tree was on an island. Many animals tried to bring the fire over the water to the shore\, but they were all unsuccessful. Then one small creature\, Water Spider\, volunteered. Curious\, the animals said to her “We know you could get there safely\, but how would you bring the fire back without getting burned?” Water Spider was successful and to this day the water spider is revered in Cherokee culture. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun! \nJuly Schedule\n \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalathe-first-fire/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20230605T205027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T131013Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁMuskrat and Skunk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Muskrat and Skunk / Siŋkpé na Maká: A Lakota Drum Story.  Told and illustrated by Donald F. Montiieaux; Lakota Translation by Agnes Gay. \nAbout the story:  THUMP! BOOM! BAM!  Animals stop and listen. A new sound is in the forest. The beat vibrates through the trees and across the meadows. What is it? Where is it coming from? \nMuskrat and Skunk thump on a hollow log—BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Birds begin to dance. Buffalo and Antelope join in. There is a rustle in the bushes; a large shape emerges. The animals scatter. Muskrat and Skunk drum on. \nThe story of the drum connects the instrument’s sound to the heartbeat of Mother Earth—a beat inside all of us. For the Lakota people\, the drum is more than something to be played. Its rhythm is felt\, and it is central to many ceremonies. \nDonald F. Montileaux retells the origins of the drum\, using traditional stories that Lakota people still tell today. His colorful images breathe life into Muskrat and Skunk\, enhancing our understanding of the Lakota culture. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – come join the fun!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalamuskrat-and-skunk/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:Scott Woster Book Signing
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/scott-woster-book-signing/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:47TH ANNUAL WAČÍPI - POWWOW
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThursday\, September 14\, 2023\n8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration is required only once upon arrival (Nagel Business Office)\n5:00 pm: Meet and Greet (Rec Center) \nFriday\, September 15\, 2023\n8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration for new arrivals (Nagel Business Office)\n9:15 am – 11:30 am: Cultural Activities (Rec Center and Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center)\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Food Truck (Wisdom Circle)\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Equine Therapy Open House\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: School and Health Center Open House\n3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Cultural Performance (Rec Center)\n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Tiyóšpaye Banquet (Arrowwood Resort) \nSaturday\, September 16\, 2023\n8:30 am – Noon: Guest Registration for new arrivals (Nagel Business Office)\n9:00 am – 11:00 am: Homes & Chapel Open House\n11:30 am: Grass Flattening/Powwow Grounds Blessing\nNoon: Grand Entry & Powwow\n5:00 pm: Mass at Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel\n5:30 pm: Complimentary Meal (Picnic Pavilion) Powwow prizes awarded after.
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/47th-annual-wacipi-powwow/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Indian School\, 1301 North Main Street\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240229T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20231101T161401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art
DESCRIPTION:Open November 13\, 2023 – April 30\, 2024 \nWóyake: Language in Lakota Art exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. \nWóyake 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 Collections and emphasize the connection of visual imagery and written work in Lakota art. \nExperience a merging of works by Lakota artists Arthur Amiotte\, Roger Broer\, Keith Braveheart\, Angela Babby\, Dyani White Hawk\, Nathaniel Ruleaux and more. \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/woyake-language-in-lakota-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20231101T162649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231302Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. \nArtworks for this exhibit are gleaned from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent Collections and emphasize the connection of visual imagery and written work in Lakota art. \nExperience a merging of works by Lakota artists Arthur Amiotte\, Roger Broer\, Keith Braveheart\, Angela Babby\, Dyani White Hawk\, Nathaniel Ruleaux\, and more. \n4:00 PM    Opening Remarks\, David A. Meyer II\, ALM Assistant Curator\n5:00 PM    Explore the exhibit; enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \nMake plans to attend.  The event is free and open to everyone. \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/opening-reception/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231116T200000
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CREATED:20231023T212322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T212322Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry on the Road!
DESCRIPTION:The South Dakota State Poetry Society is taking poetry on the road\, and it is stopping at the museum! \nSouth 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 host an open mic where YOU can sign up to read your own original poems! \nBy bringing poetry to people around our state\, Poetry on the Road helps SDSPS fulfill its mission to “foster the creation and appreciation of poetry that appeals to the senses\, challenges the imagination\, and stimulates creative and intellectual thought.” \nAll are welcome to attend this FREE event.  Light refreshments are provided.  Come and hear some great poetry\, find out more about SDSPS\, and meet some of the amazing poets right here in our state! \nSee the complete schedule. \nSDSPS’s Poetry on the Road is brought to you by the South Dakota State Poetry Society\, the South Dakota Humanities Council\, and many local sponsors.
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/poetry-on-the-road/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20231107T143038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T151310Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSupport our artists by shopping locally!  This is a one-day-only event! \n \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/holiday-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20241031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20231208T160514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T174325Z
UID:7191-1711958400-1730394000@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art
DESCRIPTION:On Exhibit Now!\nCurated by David A. Meyer II\nAktá Lakota Museum Assistant Curator \nThe “Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art” exhibit features a stunning collection of paintings and artworks that celebrate the act of storytelling through words. \nFrom the Winter Count pictograph’s silent narrative to pieces that incorporate written words\, the exhibit highlights the versatility of the Lakota language in various forms of expression\, each with a distinct linguistic approach.   “Wóyake\,” the exhibit’s title\, means storytelling through verbal expression in Lakota. \nCurated by Meyer from the museum’s collection\, it features works by renowned artists such as Arthur Amiotte\, Roger Broer\, Keith BraveHeart\, Dyani White Hawk\, Nathaniel Ruleaux\, and Dakota Hoska. Meyer adds\, “Wóyake is a powerful testament to the resilience of a people who are determined to ensure their language and heritage is celebrated for generations to come.”
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/woyake-language-in-lakota-art/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240514T173239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T150422Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁThe Cottonwood Sings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is The Cottonwood Sings.  Written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo\, Lakota.\nPublished by 7th Generation. (May 2023) \nAbout the story:  The Cottonwood Sings is the delightful story of the lovely Hunku (First Woman)\, who was immortal and never aged. The animals and plants loved her\, but Hunku was lonely. Every day she would go to the riverbank and cry herself to sleep. Beaver\, who lived in the river\, fell in love with the beautiful Hunku and begged the Great Spirit to turn him into a man. The Great Spirit agreed\, and Beaver became Takahe (First Man)\, but the Great Spirit told him that one day he would have to go back to being Beaver. Hunku and Takahe enjoyed their life together\, and they had four beautiful daughters. The day finally came when Beaver had to return to the river. Hunku missed her companion and asked the Great Spirit to turn her into a tree so she could always be close to Beaver. The Great Spirit agreed to her request\, and to this day you will find cottonwood trees living near bodies of water and beavers living near cottonwood trees. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun! \n \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalathe-cottonwood-sings/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240514T174745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T150520Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁTatanka and the Lakota People
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is A Creation Story: Tatanka and the Lakota People.  Illustrated by Donald F. Montileaux\, Lakota.  Published by the South Dakota State Historical Society; Bilingual edition. (May 2009) \nAbout the story:  Tatanka and the Lakota People is part of the Lakota creation legend and is based on centuries of storytelling.  The story tells how the buffalo came to live with the Lakotas so that they would have life-sustaining food\, shelter\, and clothing. \nPresented in Lakota as well as in English\, the book describes the Lakota’s creation\, the trickery that caused them to move from the Underworld\, and their ultimate survival in this world. Its dynamic color illustrations by Lakota artist Donald F. Montileaux are full of familiar characters\, including not only Tatanka the Holy Man but also the Great Spirits and Iktomi the Spider. Together\, the words and pictures capture the imagination of children and the interest of adults. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-uncl-lalatatanka-and-the-lakota-people/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240514T192300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T153745Z
UID:7456-1718706600-1718710200@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁFar From The Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 fun! \nToday our story is Far From The Forest.  Written by Tracy Hauff.  Illustrated by Amé Myles.  Published by Itasca Books. (April 2024) \nAbout the story:  Far from the Forest is about the adventures of Kimimila (Mimi)\, a monarch butterfly. Mimi has emerged from her hibernation deep in the forest of Michoacán\, Mexico\, where she is befriended by Juan\, a tree frog\, who helps her prepare for her journey to America. \nShe travels the migration path of her ancestors and is blown off course by a thunderstorm that separates her from the Monarch swarm. Upon crashing into a chokecherry tree\, her wing becomes caught on a branch. Frightened and alone\, she has no idea where she is or who will help her. \nA Lakota tale soars! Oglala Lakota author Tracy Hauff weaves a story of Kimimila\, a monarch butterfly\, on her incredible journey from Mexico to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Breathtaking illustrations by Spirit Lake Dakota artist Ame Myles bring this colorful migration to life. \nAuthor Tracy Hauff is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe\, Pine Ridge\, South Dakota\, and a contributor to museum exhibits created by the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS). She is the author of “Touch the Pen\,” published in the Articles of a Treaty\, “The Sunflower\,” published in The Gift\, and “These Men\,” published in Navigating Narratives\, The Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory. \nHolding great respect for Uŋčí Makhá (Grandmother Earth)\, Tracy is passionate about saving the rainforests\, indigenous homelands\, and endangered species. She resides on treaty land in the sacred Black Hills. \nIllustrator Amé Myles is an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Tribe of North Dakota. She is a mixed-media artist who has been creating art in various forms since childhood. Self-taught\, she works with a variety of materials including watercolors\, ink\, colored pencils\, and natural fibers with a focus on portraiture and the human form. She currently resides on Dakota homelands in Saint Paul\, MN. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-uncl-lalafar-from-the-forest/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240618T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author\, Tracy Hauff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event offers a wonderful chance for kids to discover the magic of the monarch migration and understand the vital role of milkweed in their survival. \nIn “Far From the Forest\,” Mimi embarks on a remarkable journey from the heart of the Mexican forest\, encountering new friends and obstacles along the way. Be part of this event as Tracy unfolds Mimi’s adventure\, igniting a passion for nature and storytelling in young minds. \nFollowing the reading\, there will be a cultural activity and a book signing session with the author.
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/meet-the-author-tracy-hauff/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240514T193327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T131201Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁHow the Oceans Came to Be
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is How the Oceans Came to Be. Written by Arvis Boughman. Illustrated by Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo.  Published by 7th Generation. (September 2022) \nAbout the story:  In this delightful Lumbee story\, clever Rabbit outsmarts a selfish Great Snapping Turtle. When Rabbit discovers many animals cannot find water\, he sets out to solve the mystery. What he finds is the Great Snapping Turtle blocking the water of the Mother Spring. When the stubborn turtle refuses to move\, Rabbit figures out a way to let the water flow. As the water flowed to all creatures\, it also created the oceans of Turtle Island. \n\n\nFollowing the reading\, there will be a cultural activity.  The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun! \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-uncl-lalahow-the-oceans-came-to-be/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240529T173042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T130708Z
UID:7469-1719916200-1719919800@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH Uŋčí & LALÁPrairie Dog Goes to School
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye | Prairie Dog Goes to School\, a bilingual story. Produced by The Lakota Language Consortium and Delores Take Alive. Illustrated by  Franktišek Valer.  Published by The Lakota Language Consortium. (June 2006) \nAbout the story:  Prairie Dog Goes to School is a fun bilingual picture book designed for early elementary and preschool children. It tells the story of a prairie dog on his way to school. Along the way\, he meets different animals and they join him. Children learn basic verbs of travel\, sentence structure\, animals\, and numbers. \nFollowing the reading\, there will be a cultural activity.  The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-uncl-lalaprairie-dog-goes-to-school/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240709T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240625T134605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134605Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁThe Buffalo and the Boat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Thathanka na Wata | The Buffalo and The Boat\, a bilingual story by Kayo Bad Heart Bull\, illustrated by  Franktišek Valer.  Published by The Lakota Language Consortium. (June 2006) \nAbout the story:  The Buffalo and the Boat is an attractive bilingual Lakota-English picture book designed for early elementary and preschool children. It tells the entertaining story of a buffalo in his bull boat traveling down the river and meeting friends. Each different animal joins buffalo and they continue down the river until the surprise ending. Children learn basic verbs\, sentence structure\, animals and numbers. \nFollowing the reading\, there will be a cultural activity.  The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalathe-buffalo-and-the-boat/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240716T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240625T143751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T144150Z
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SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁAnimals of Khéya Wíta
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Animals of Khéya Wíta (Turtle Island)\, a bilingual story written by Tara Perron\, illustrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill and published by Blue Hummingbird Woman (January 2022). \nAbout the story:  The Animals of Khéya Wíta is a story exploring the traits of the Turtle Island sacred animal relatives through imagination and wonder. This Dakota version is meant to teach all peoples how to care for and respect all the amazing spirits of our beautiful homeland. \nFollowing the reading\, there will be a cultural activity.  The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun! \n \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalaanimals-of-kheya-wita/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240625T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T160528Z
UID:7543-1721730600-1721734200@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁFather Eagle & The Hunter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Father Eagle and The Hunter\, written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo\, Published by 7th Generation (May 2023). \nAbout the story:  The hunter was tired of only finding berries and seeds to feed his hungry village\, so he decided to look far and wide for some meat to bring to them. When he spotted a tall tree\, he climbed to the top and discovered a nest with three eaglets. “What a tasty soup the three little birds will make!” thought the hunter. \nHearing the warning cries of the eaglets\, Father Eagle flew to their rescue. Father Eagle told the hunter that if he did not take the eaglets\, he would ask the Great Spirit to help the village. The hunter decided to trust Father Eagle and watched him soar high into the sky. Father Eagle returned and told the hunter that the Great Spirit would help his people and would not let his village perish.  From that day forward\, the game was plentiful\, the people flourished\, and the Eagle was forever respected and honored. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalafather-eagle-the-hunter/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240625T203259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T161701Z
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SUMMARY:MEET THE AUTHORALFREDA BEARTRACK-ALGEO
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 23 at 11:00 am at the Aktá Lakota Museum for a special gathering with Alfreda Beartrack-Algeo\, a talented author\, poet\, and illustrator from the Lower Brule Lakota Nation\, Kul Wicasa Oyate\, Lower Brule\, South Dakota. \nAlfreda draws inspiration from her tiyóspaye\, her circle of family and friends\, as she uses various art forms to share her stories. She believes storytelling is a powerful and beautiful experience. In her creations\, from the smallest rock to the mightiest mountain\, there is a story waiting to be told. With each character and tale\, she feels she contributes a piece of her spirit to the rich tapestry of life. \nAlfreda Beartrack-Algeo has authored three children’s books: The Day the Earth Rose Up\, The Cottonwood Sings\, and Father Eagle and the Hunter\, along with her young adult series “Legend of Big Heart\,” which includes The Land Grab\, The Roan Stallion\, and The River Run. \nHer work has garnered critical acclaim for its deep cultural resonance and vivid imagery\, earning her a place among the most respected voices in contemporary Native American literature. Each of her books not only entertains but also educates readers about the traditions\, values\, and history of the Lakota people. \nThis event promises to be an enlightening experience for all ages\, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the rich heritage and vibrant storytelling tradition of the Lakota Nation. \nThis event is free and open to everyone. \n  \n 
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/meet-the-authoralfreda-beartrack-algeo/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240730T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240625T161030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T161030Z
UID:7547-1722335400-1722339000@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁJosie Dances
DESCRIPTION: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. \nToday our story is Josie Dances\, written by Denise Lajimodiere\, illustrated by Angela Erdrich and published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press; (May 2021). \nAbout the story: Josie dreams of dancing at next summer’s powwow. But first she needs many special things: a dress\, a shawl\, a cape\, leggings\, moccasins\, and\, perhaps most important of all\, her spirit’s name. To gather all these essential pieces\, she calls on her mom\, her aunty\, her kookum\, and Grandma Greatwalker. They have the skills to prepare Josie for her powwow debut. \nAs the months go by\, Josie practices her dance steps while Mom stitches\, Aunty and Kookum bead\, and Grandma Greatwalker dreams Josie’s spirit name. Josie is nervous about her performance in the arena and about all the pieces falling into place\, but she knows her family is there to support her. \nThe powwow circle is a welcoming space\, and dancers and spectators alike celebrate Josie’s first dance. When she receives her name\, she knows it’s just right. Wrapped in the love of her community\, Josie dances to honor her ancestors. \nIn this Ojibwe girl’s coming-of-age story\, Denise Lajimodiere highlights her own daughter’s experience at powwow. Elegant artwork by Angela Erdrich features not only Josie and her family but also the animals and seasons and heartbeat of Aki\, Mother Earth\, and the traditions that link Josie to generations past and yet to come. \nA cultural activity will follow the reading. The event is free and open to everyone – join the fun!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/story-time-with-unci-lalajosie-dances/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20240830T162418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T172300Z
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SUMMARY:48th Annual Powwow
DESCRIPTION:September 20 & 21\, 2024\nSt. Joseph’s Indian School ● Chamberlain\, SD\nRegister to Attend!\n\n\n\n\nA traditional Lakota (Sioux) powwow held at St. Joseph’s Indian School allows Native American children to share their culture\, heritage\, and traditions with visitors nationwide. Since 1976\, the school has organized an annual Lakota cultural weekend on its Chamberlain\, South Dakota campus. Guests are invited to join various powwow activities: \n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens on Thursday\nTake part in cultural activities on Friday\nAttend a thiyóšpaye (extended family) banquet on Friday night\nExplore St. Joseph’s campus\, school\, and children’s homes through guided tours\nAttend an all-day powwow dance competition for Lakota children of all ages\nTour the Equine Therapy Center and meet the horses\nIndulge in traditional Lakota (Sioux) meals\nPlus\, many more exciting activities await!\nRegister to Attend!   
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/48th-annual-powwow/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Indian School\, 1301 North Main Street\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powwow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20241130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20241130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144715
CREATED:20241031T182337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T182337Z
UID:7748-1732957200-1732978800@aktalakota.stjo.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Open House!
DESCRIPTION:Support Small Businesses by joining us on Saturday\, November 30 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! \nSupport our artists by shopping locally!  This is a one-day-only event!
URL:https://aktalakota.stjo.org/event/holiday-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Aktá Lakota Museum\, St. Joseph's Indian School\, Chamberlain\, SD\, 57325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Akt%C3%A1 Lakota Museum":MAILTO:aktalakota@stjo.org
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