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This is our hub for all First Peoples Fund related events aimed at empowering Native artists, culture bearers, and community leaders. From skill-building workshops to art exhibitions, we offer a variety of events to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire change.

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August 24, 2025
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Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Stephanie Two Crow teaches the basics of quillwork in a series of 8-week courses. Join us!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
August 24, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will learn quillwork techniques such as wrapping, platting, back stitch and sewing quills. Attendees will also learn how to clean quills, dye quills, and sort quills. Participants will learn how to identify plants for natural plant dyes while learning the historical content of quillwork pre-1800s.

Sundays 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesdays 4:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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August 25, 2025
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Traditional Arts Workshop

Traditional Arts Workshop

This workshop will provide participants with knowledge on a variety of traditional art forms including making knife and sheath, belts with leather and hide, old style...
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Traditional Arts Workshop
Waylon Gaddie
Oglala Lakota
August 25, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will engage in various projects, including crafting rawhide belts and boxes, acrylic painting, knife sheaths, bows, and other weapons. The instructor will blend traditional teachings with modern techniques for each project. The program will also include harvesting a buffalo and utilizing all parts to create items such as headdresses, weapons, art, and toys.

Dates and Times, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM:

[Session 1] Monday, August 18, 2025

[Session 2] Monday, August 25, 2025

[Session 3] Monday, October 6, 2025

[Session 4] Monday, October 20, 2025

[Session 5] Monday, October 27, 2025

[Session 6] Monday, November 3, 2025

[Session 7] Monday, November 10, 2025

[Session 8] Monday, November 17, 2025

[Session 9] Monday, November 24, 2025

[Session 10] Monday, December 1, 2025

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August 27, 2025
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Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
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Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
August 27, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

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.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

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August 27, 2025
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Taking Care of Your Spirit

Taking Care of Your Spirit

Explore traditional self-care practices through hands-on demonstrations of homemade products like shampoo and laundry soap to support the well-being of their relatives
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Taking Care of Your Spirit
Kelly Hosie
Cree, Anishinaabe, Assiniboine Sioux, Dakota, Arikara, Hidatsa
August 27, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will be guided through Taking Care of Your Spirit via traditional self-care with natural medicines and methods that men and women can use to support their relatives. Demonstrations of the use of self care products such as hair care with homemade shampoo will occur while sharing cultural knowledge. Additionally, participants will learn how to make homemade laundry soap. Attendees will also learn cultural teachings of sacred foods.  As the demonstrations occur participants will create take-home kits to share with relatives.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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August 31, 2025
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Crochet Creations with Marina Moon

Crochet Creations with Marina Moon

Learn the basics of crocheting through a series of workshops where students develop creative projects over 8 weeks.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Crochet Creations with Marina Moon
Marina Moon
August 31, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will be introduced to foundational techniques and build confidence in creative crochet projects. Participants will start with the basics and progress to more advanced techniques. Projects include: the granny square, stuffed animals, garments, bags and more.

[Session 1] Sunday, August 17, 2025

[Session 2] Sunday, August 31, 2025

[Session 3] Sunday, September 14, 2025

[Session 4] Sunday, September 28, 2025

[Session 5] Sunday, October 12, 2025

[Session 6] Sunday, October 26, 2025

[Session 7] Sunday, November 9, 2025

[Session 8] Sunday, November 23, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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August 31, 2025
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Star Quilt Making

Star Quilt Making

Excited to sew with us at Oglala Lakota Artspace? Join our dynamic sewing workshop, series led by Carol Wilcox, as we dive into the art of Star Quilting!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
August
Star Quilt Making
Carol J. Wilcox
Oglala Lakota
August 31, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Join us for a special workshop series where we’ll sew star pattern baby bags, pot holders, and pillows—building up to the creation of traditional Star Quilts! Along the way, participants will hear stories and teachings about the cultural and historical significance of stars, star knowledge, and the powerful legacy of star quilts in our communities.

Dates:

Sunday August 17, 2025
Sunday August 31, 2025
Sunday September 21, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
Sunday October 19, 2025
Sunday October 26, 2025
Sunday November 2, 2025
Sunday November 9, 2025

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September 3, 2025
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Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
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Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
September 3, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

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.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

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September 3, 2025
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Leather Working w/ Cat Clifford

Leather Working w/ Cat Clifford

The eight-session workshop will instruct participants on design and cutting, carving and tooling, painting and dyeing, and assembling leather items.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Leather Working w/ Cat Clifford
Cat Clifford
Oglala Lakota
September 3, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

The Leather Work Sessions will teach participants to make bags, wallets or belts. The first two sessions will cover design and cutting.  Using leather work tools, the following two sessions will then allow participants to learn carving and tooling.  Painting and Dyeing will then be demonstrated in the next two sessions.  The  final sessions will give participants the opportunity to assemble and complete their final leather work project.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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September 3, 2025
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Warrior Women Wednesday Sewing Circle

Warrior Women Wednesday Sewing Circle

This workshop series brings together a community to craft ribbon skirts, shirts, vests, regalia, and ceremonial dresses.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Warrior Women Wednesday Sewing Circle
Helene Gaddie
Oglala Lakota
September 3, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Pre survey will be completed to determine the participants knowledge of sewing.Participants without any knowledge of sewing will learn how to use a sewing machine and all sewing accessory instruments. Participants with basic knowledge of sewing will familiarize themselves with the sewing machines and sewing accessory instruments. All participants will pick sewing projects offered in this series. The topics offered for the 2025 Sewing circle are: Ribbon shirts and skirts, Lakota Women's dance regalia appliquéd leggins, mocs, yoke/cape, hair ties, belts. T/inipi or Lakota Traditional dresses, men's Lakota dance appliquéd side drops, cuffs, leg and arm bands, mocs. Shawls both ribbon and fringe. Women's Lakota dance leggins, mocs, belts, yoke/cape, hair ties. Pre-made kits will be provided.

Dates and all times are 4:00pm- 8:00pm:

[Session 1] Wednesday, August 20, 2025
[Session 2] Wednesday, September 3, 2025
[Session 3] Wednesday, October 1, 2025
[Session 4] Wednesday, October 15, 2025
[Session 5] Wednesday, October 29, 2025
[Session 6] Wednesday, November 12, 2025
[Session 7] Wednesday, November 19, 2025
[Session 8] Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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September 7, 2025
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Ink Illustration with Maiki Ghost Bear

Ink Illustration with Maiki Ghost Bear

Learn the fundamentals of inking, graphic art composition and creating an artist statement with Maiki Ghost Bear!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Ink Illustration with Maiki Ghost Bear
Maiki Ghost Bear
Oglala Lakota
September 7, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will learn Illustration guidelines for strong artwork and learn inking techniques for: texture, line weight, and pressure sensitivity. Participants will gain the fundamentals of Graphic Art (composition, color, form, impact) and learn to write an Artist Statement.

[Session 1] Sunday, September 7, 2025
[Session 2] Sunday, September 21, 2025
[Session 3] Sunday, October 5, 2025
[Session 4] Sunday, October 19, 2025
[Session 5] Sunday, November 2, 2025
[Session 6] Sunday, November 16, 2025

Session 1 & 6 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-1:00 PM) [2 hours]
Sessions 2-5 are scheduled for Sunday (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) [1 hour]

Class taught by artist, Maiki Ghost Bear (Oglala Lakota). Learn more about their practice at: https://zombiemedia.carrd.co/#art

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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September 7, 2025
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How to Bead with Christine White Lance

How to Bead with Christine White Lance

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! Led by Christina White Lance, our workshop series focuses on different beading techniques.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
How to Bead with Christine White Lance
Christine White Lance
Oglala Lakota
September 7, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will gain knowledge of beadwork techniques: Peyote Stitch, Loomwork, Flat Stitch, and Lazy Stitch. Participants will choose from a variety of beading projects, including: moccasins, turtles, lizards, chains, medallions, pouches and bags.

[Session 1] Monday, August 18, 2025

[Session 2] Sunday, September 7, 2025

[Session 3] Sunday, September 14, 2025

[Session 4] Sunday, October 5, 2025

[Session 5] Monday, October 20, 2025

[Session 6] Monday, November 3, 2025

[Session 7] Sunday, November 16, 2025

[Session 8] Sunday, November 30, 2025

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September 8, 2025
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Beaded Earring Making & Mixed Media Moccasins

Beaded Earring Making & Mixed Media Moccasins

In this eight-week series of workshops, you will learn the basics of beadwork, dentalium earrings, and related materials.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Beaded Earring Making & Mixed Media Moccasins
January Rose Mathis
Oglala Lakota
September 8, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop will provide participants instruction on the creation of beaded and Mixed Media Moccasins. Participants will be provided instruction on the creation of beaded and dentalium earrings. For moccasin making participants will learn the basics of moccasin making, designing moccasins with beads and applique pieces. Lakota design and meanings will be emphasized.

August 18, 2025 (Beaded Earring Making)
September 8, 2025 (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday September 22, 2025  (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday October 6, 2025  (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday October 27, 2025  (Beaded Earring Making)
Monday November 10, 2025  (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday November 24, 2025  (Mixed Media Mocs)
Monday December 1, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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September 10, 2025
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Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Register >>
Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
September 10, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

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.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

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September 10, 2025
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Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Stephanie Two Crow teaches the basics of quillwork in a series of 8-week courses. Join us!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
September 10, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will learn quillwork techniques such as wrapping, platting, back stitch and sewing quills. Attendees will also learn how to clean quills, dye quills, and sort quills. Participants will learn how to identify plants for natural plant dyes while learning the historical content of quillwork pre-1800s.

Sundays 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesdays 4:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752

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September 14, 2025
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Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow

Stephanie Two Crow teaches the basics of quillwork in a series of 8-week courses. Join us!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
September 14, 2025
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Participants will learn quillwork techniques such as wrapping, platting, back stitch and sewing quills. Attendees will also learn how to clean quills, dye quills, and sort quills. Participants will learn how to identify plants for natural plant dyes while learning the historical content of quillwork pre-1800s.

Sundays 11:00am-3:00pm, Wednesdays 4:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr

Kyle, SD 57752