Celebrate the literary arts at the 9th annual South Dakota Festival of Books! This year, the Festival's focus is on works with an American Indian cultural theme.October 7 - 9, this annual event will f …

Here, in the Black Hills, we are gearing up for the 25th Annual He Sapa Wacipi (Black Hills Pow Wow) slated for October 7-9, 2011!This year's theme is “Empowering Our Youth" and is sure to not only br …

We feel we work with some pretty amazing artists - we always look forward to seeing their new pieces, hearing their stories about the work, and are always excited to introduce their new creations i …

Celebrating the work of over 100 Native American artists representing over 30 different tribes, the Northern Plains Indian Art Market is a magnificent display of traditional crafts and contemporary ar …

In the old days, dolls were made for young girls to teach them about their future responsibilities as women, as well as pass on cultural and family traditions…and Native American artist Mary Lou Big D …

September marks the start of a new school year...and for many teachers of Native American Studies, this time of the year may also mark an intense search to find credible resources and good materials f …

This month marks the anniversary of the death of the visionary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse (Tashunkewitko). Known for his bravery, his legendary battles, and his struggle to preserve the Lakota culture …

At its core, language is a basic vehicle for communication used by a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition…and in the case of Nativ …

"The horse is an icon of Plains Indian culture - an indispensable companion in times of peace, and a fearless ally in times of war". - from the book, A Song for the Horse NationUpon the introduction …

With their long trailers and crowns of feathers, headdresses are one of the most visually striking Plains Indian art forms, and for many, they can also be one of the most intimidating pieces to mov …

Awakening the spirit of pre 1840s Plains Indian Buffalo Culture, the work of non-Native artist OJ Laier III is inspired by this extraordinary time in history and carries with it his innate love of and …

Monday, August 8, world renowned Native flute player Bryan Akipa will be giving a live flute performance from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.Combining the visceral, emotional tenor of the traditional Dakota flute wi …