OLC Lakota Studies

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

Čhažé oígwa po!

Its not too late to sign up for classes at OLC this semester! Check out the classes offered by the Lakota Studies Department.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

The Wiyutapi - Hand Talk Presentation Series is free and open to the public. The virtual presentation Zoom link is available here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85017971946

05/12/2026

A few weeks ago students in Lakota Language IV worked on developing and discussing their bucket lists in Lakota. Here is a hand out that can help you develop your own bucket list.

You can use the last part of the sentence: "_____ ektá blá wačhíŋ" in everyday conversation as well to talk about places you want to go through out the day, the week or month.

Speak Lakota everyday! Sign up for Lakota language class at OLC now for the Fall 2026 semester!

05/08/2026

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship, presented by the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) with support from The Henry Luce Foundation and the Vadon Foundation.

This fellowship supports emerging Native language leaders who are helping strengthen, revitalize, and carry forward Native languages within their Tribal Nations and Native communities.

Throughout the fellowship year, participants will engage in mentorship, professional development, peer connection, and collaborative learning with Native language advocates from across the country.

Fellows will receive:
• $7,500 upon successful completion of the fellowship
• Sponsored travel to an in-person fellowship session and the NIEA Convention
• One-year NIEA membership
• A laptop for fellowship participation

If you are currently involved in Native language work within your community, Tribe, school, or organization, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026

Apply here: https://www.niea.org/emerging-native-language-leaders-fellowship

04/24/2026

OLC Lakota Studies would like to thank all of our students, colleagues and community members for attending our first Lakota Language Lunch and Learn. We enjoyed some good waháŋpi and gathered to share information around reading and writing our beautiful Lakota language. We are excited to host more events like these next semester, so please like and follow us for updates!

04/20/2026

The Lakota Studies Department cordially invites you all to partake in our very first Lakota Language Lunch and Learn, this Friday, April 24th, 2026 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm in the basement of the Lakota Cultural / Historical Center, located on OLC's Piya Wiconi Campus in Kyle, SD.

This week's lunch and learn will focus on reading and writing the Lakota language and understanding how and why diacritical markings are used. Language learners of all levels are welcome! Please join us as we aim to educate, promote, and normalize the use of our beautiful Lakota language in all spaces.

04/14/2026

We are very proud of our students taking Lakota Language IV at PHCC. In this speed visiting session, the students are visiting about places on their bucket-lists. The sound of learners speaking is like music to the ears. 🤌🏼🪶🦬💫