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 […]
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 Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye | Prairie Dog Goes to School, a bilingual story. Produced […]