Early Childhood and Dakota Language
Aƞpetu iyohi wówauƞṡida, daḳota wic̣oḣaƞ, waḳaƞyeża canteya yuha mauƞnipi kiƞhaƞ waṡaguƞki’iciyapte
Our compassion, our Dakota ways, and our love for our children,
that’s what keeps us strong.
Our Mission
To raise the next generation of Dakota Language Speakers and to promote school readiness by enhancing the social, emotional and cognitive development of the most at risk children.
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Iṭuŋkaŋkaŋ Waḳaŋmani Kc̣i – In Person
Stories k’a Teachings Come join us for a time to eat and hear our stories and teachings. 5:30-6:00pm: Lala Joseph Circlebear tell Iṭuƞkaƞkaƞ stories 6:00-6:30pm: Dekṡi Harold Blacksmith tell Iṭuƞkaƞkaƞ stories 6:30-7:00pm: Tuƞwiƞ Marcie R. Rendon talk about her wonderful […]
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Dakota Iapi (Language) Class
Dakota lapi Owayawa Come learn the Dakota Language with the following classes in the month of March. Teca Owayawa – Youth Language Classes with Ryan Tuesdays: 3:30 – 4:00 pm at Wicoicage Oti with snack Thursdays: 3:30 – 4:00 pm […]
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