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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News & Events
School Update: 09/19/2022
Haƞ Mitakuyapi, I am writing to update you on the school’s and community’s preparedness in response to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). To continue our mission at C̣aƞṡayapi Waḳaƞyeża Owayawa Oṭi, we have a goal of continuing to keep our […]
Read MoreTatanka Classroom Update: 09/12/2022
Dear Parent/Guardian: We have an update for the start date for your child’s first day in the Tatanka Classroom at C̣aƞṡayapi Waḳaƞyeża Owayawa Oṭi. We obtained additional funding that would allow us to expand the classroom and add 2 additional […]
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