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
Child Care Development Fund Community Discussion
Community notice and discussion will be held regarding the Child Care Development Fund on Thursday June 26th at the CWOO Building. These funds support programs at Cansayapi Wakanyeza Owayawa Oti and Lower Sioux Family Services. Please attend to provide your […]
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Bdoketu 2025 Learn the Dakota Language with the following classes June 9th-August 6th. Daḳota uƞkiapi kiƞhaƞ waṡaguƞkic’iyapi kte. When we speak Dakota, we make ourselves stronger. Aƞpetu Ṭokaheya (Mondays) 5-7pm @ CWO in Adult Classroom June – Introductions, Dakota Lifeways, […]
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