Oyate Today launches website

The most recent episode of Oyate Today featured Whitney Rencountre and Stephen Yellow Hawk of the Black Hills Powwow Association. The powwow has grown to become one of the largest in the nations and continues to grow.

RAPID CITY – The hit television show Oyate Today, filmed in Rapid City, has launched a new website to keep viewers informed of the program.
Oyate Today is filmed at Prairie Edge in the heart of downtown Rapid City and is featured on both KEVN Black Hills Fox on Saturday nights at 10 p.m. and on South Dakota Public Broadcasting at 10 a.m. (MT) and 11 a.m. (CT) on Sunday mornings.
The show has been in production for more than two years and is sponsored by Tim and Jackie Giago and hosted by Richie Richards. Tim is Oglala Lakota and was born, raised and educated on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The program features positive stories of leaders in the area who represent change and bridge building efforts. The show’s primary sponsor is Native Sun News Today newspaper.
The new websites has links for fans to watch current and past episodes. Most recently, Stephen Yellow Hawk and Whitney Rencountre were featured to discuss the 2019 Black Hills Powwow. Their dedication to this significant Rapid City event has grown this powwow to become one of the largest in the nation. Their story can be found at www.oyatetoday.org, along with others.
Past guests have included state, county, city, and tribal leadership, authors and artists, community organizers, tribal education advocates, historians and culture bearers, as well as persons working in the fields of behavioral health and addiction recovery. These stories highlight positive nature of the work provided in tribal communities and urban areas.
Oyate Today is a locally produced television show. The producers are seeking recommendations for guests, sponsors and donors to keep the high-rated show on the air with wonderful storytellers. Links to make these recommendations or to support the show can be found on the website.
Feedback from the community suggests the show is very informative, educational, and provides a platform of learning through a respectful lens. Native American culture is seen in a positive way and guests have made improving their communities the heart of their work. Rapid City has been working on improving race relations, and Oyate Today has played a role in bridging Native and non-Native communities, tribal and state populations, and the many generations which tune in each week.
The host and producers would like to thank their loyal viewers for their support and they look forward to continuing their mission of providing quality programming for all ages. For more information, or if you or your organization would like to learn more about being a part of Oyate Today, visit www.oyatetoday.org.

(Contact Richie Richards at richie4175@gmail.com)

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