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Upcoming Events

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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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 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 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
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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
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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

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September 14, 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
September
Crochet Creations with Marina Moon
Marina Moon
September 14, 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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September 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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
September
Taking Care of Your Spirit
Kelly Hosie
Cree, Anishinaabe, Assiniboine Sioux, Dakota, Arikara, Hidatsa
September 17, 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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September 17, 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
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Taking Care of Your Spirit
Kelly Hosie
Cree, Anishinaabe, Assiniboine Sioux, Dakota, Arikara, Hidatsa
September 17, 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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September 21, 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
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Ink Illustration with Maiki Ghost Bear
Maiki Ghost Bear
Oglala Lakota
September 21, 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 22, 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
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Beaded Earring Making & Mixed Media Moccasins
January Rose Mathis
Oglala Lakota
September 22, 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 24, 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 24, 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 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
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Quillwork Workshop with Stephanie Two Crow
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
September 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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September 28, 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
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
September
Crochet Creations with Marina Moon
Marina Moon
September 28, 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