{"id":39993,"date":"2026-04-10T13:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/bhsu-center-for-american-indian-studies-to-host-annual-wacipi\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:02:40","slug":"bhsu-center-for-american-indian-studies-to-host-annual-wacipi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedresourceconnection.org\/cannon-ball-nd-58528\/bhsu-center-for-american-indian-studies-to-host-annual-wacipi\/","title":{"rendered":"BHSU Center for American Indian Studies to Host Annual Wacipi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies will host its 41st annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi in the Donald E. Young Center April 18 at noon to conclude its celebration of American Indian Awareness Week taking place April 13-17. (BHSU Photo by Juli Teasley)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

SPEARFISH, S.D. \u2013 The Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies will host its 41st annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi in the Donald E. Young Center April 18 at noon to conclude its celebration of American Indian Awareness Week taking place April 13-17.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmerican Indian Awareness Week, highlighted by the 41st Annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi, is a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural visibility and collective care,\u201d said Jordon Mendoza, assistant director of the Center for American Indian Studies at BHSU.<\/p>\n

The annual Wacipi is dedicated to educating the community about Native American culture, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of South Dakota, and features Indigenous dancers, singers, and drummers from all over the state.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s American Indian Awareness Week theme is \u201cElevating Native Voices: Embracing Our Collective Impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Presentations throughout American Indian Awareness Week will be given by Cante Heart, Bobbie Koch, Dew Bad Warrior-Gange, Marty Two Bulls, Dr. Brittany Bearstail, Bobby Pourier, and Tasha Peltier. Topics include Indigenous peacekeeping, Lakota public artworks, intergenerational hearing, and more. The speaking sessions will be held in Jonas Academic Room 107 and are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this year\u2019s theme, emphasizing community, health, and education calls us all to listen, learn, and stand in support of Indigenous knowledge and leadership,\u201d Mendoza said.<\/p>\n

General admission to the Wacipi is $8. BHSU students, faculty, staff, children under 5, and seniors 55 and older may attend the event for free. For a full schedule of events and more information on American Indian Awareness Week or the Wacipi, please visit BHSU.edu\/CAIS or contact Jordon Mendoza at Jordon. Mendoza@BHSU.edu.<\/p>\n

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The Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies will host its 41st annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi in the Donald E. Young Center April 18 at noon to conclude its celebration of American Indian Awareness Week taking place April 13-17. (BHSU Photo by Juli Teasley) SPEARFISH, S.D. \u2013 The <\/p>\n

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