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From 7-8pm, attendees of the online Wicaglata Circle via Zoom are able to connect with Tiana, ask her questions, and listen/learn as she gives various lessons and stories about various Lakota songs that Wicaglata/Women singers would sing in ceremony/prayer, social occassions, and every day life.
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing or would like a space to practice singing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance and more!
Virtual/Online
Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.
This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.
The OLA Winter Solstice Celebration is a community-centered event that brings together Lakota cultural foundations, seasonal practices and knowledge, and creative engagement. The event features live music, art activities, food, and cultural & creative presentations. The event is free and open to the public to celebrate art, culture, and community at the Oglala Lakota Artspace.
Event Schedule:
12:00pm: Meal
12:00-1:00pm Opening Reception of "Cecil Apple Sr. - Art Exhibition"
12:00-4:00pm Vendors Market
12:00-4:00pm Art Activities with the Rez Roots Artist Collective (Gift & Take - embroidery & bracelets)
1:00-2:30pm Cultural Presentation with Matthew Shoulders ("Cansasa Ta Wounspe" / Learning about Red Willow)
2:30-3:30pm Music Mixer with Reed Two Bulls (of the "Wake Singers")
3:30-4:00pm Open Mic hosted by Pte San Win Little Whiteman
4:00-5:00pm Wichapi Olowan Music Program presents Performances by Undermars (Rap), Marlene (R&B), Didds (Hip Hop), and 9a (Lakota Pop).Participants will be entered for Door Prizes throughout the event.
Questions? Contact: keithbh@firstpeoplesfund.org
Oglala Lakota Art Space
From 7-8pm, attendees of the online Wicaglata Circle via Zoom are able to connect with Tiana, ask her questions, and listen/learn as she gives various lessons and stories about various Lakota songs that Wicaglata/Women singers would sing in ceremony/prayer, social occassions, and every day life.
Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing or would like a space to practice singing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance and more!
Virtual/Online
Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.
This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.
Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!
You’ll walk away ready to:
Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist
Build confidence with business & finance tools
Learn to price + budget your work
Boost your marketing strategy
Refine your mission & tell your story
Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!
Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!
You’ll walk away ready to:
Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist
Build confidence with business & finance tools
Learn to price + budget your work
Boost your marketing strategy
Refine your mission & tell your story
Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!
Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!
You’ll walk away ready to:
Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist
Build confidence with business & finance tools
Learn to price + budget your work
Boost your marketing strategy
Refine your mission & tell your story
Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!
Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!
You’ll walk away ready to:
Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist
Build confidence with business & finance tools
Learn to price + budget your work
Boost your marketing strategy
Refine your mission & tell your story
Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!
