SSN Dakota Language Program

SSN Dakota Language Program Serving the Dakota Language to all tribal members of the Santee Sioux Nation
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Aŋpetu kiŋ de wayawa tipi waŋ "HeadStart” eyapi heči uŋkiba čistidapig hena ob uŋkuŋba dakodiab he uŋspewičauŋkiyapi 🙂 ...
08/20/2026

Aŋpetu kiŋ de wayawa tipi waŋ "HeadStart” eyapi heči uŋkiba čistidapig hena ob uŋkuŋba dakodiab he uŋspewičauŋkiyapi 🙂

Wayuksapi Wi--Corn Breaking Moon “Sept” -The apprentice’s immersion classes are open to the public for those that want t...
08/19/2026

Wayuksapi Wi--Corn Breaking Moon “Sept”

-The apprentice’s immersion classes are open to the public for those that want to sit in.

-Basic Dakota Language classes every Tuesday 2-3pm. Everyone’s welcome and encouraged to attend!

-Lunch Hour zoom every Wednesday. See our posting for registration details

*Names of month will vary region to region. Here in our particular area “Wayuksapi Wi” dečed eyab čee.

08/18/2026

Relatives we are excited to announce that we will be in the tribal HeadStart program every Wednesday & Thursday morning beginning this week. We’re looking forward to it. If your young one comes home with handouts, pls know that that is for the caregivers & family to reference and learn together. Have a good day!

Every Wednesday in September! Register now 🙂
08/06/2026

Every Wednesday in September! Register now 🙂

07/15/2026

A few kinship terms ⭕️

Such a beautiful night in Santee! We had a great turnout for the Isanti HandGame Tournament. The room was vibing with gr...
06/25/2026

Such a beautiful night in Santee! We had a great turnout for the Isanti HandGame Tournament. The room was vibing with great music, big energy, smiles, and laughs. Every generation was represented: Elders, Parents, Nieces, Nephews, Sons, Daughters, and Grandchildren ⭕️ Thank you to everyone!

06/23/2026

ATTENTION PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Wičaŋȟpi Teča @ 11am tomorrow! Don’t forget. come practice HandGames and prep for the tournament 🙂

HandGame Tournament tomorrow at 6pm! Teams need to be registered tomorrow by noon 🕛 at the latest. … To registe...
06/23/2026

HandGame Tournament tomorrow at 6pm! Teams need to be registered tomorrow by noon 🕛 at the latest. …

To register, pls contact: Cetan Thomas Shania Red Owl Roni Starlin or Wichiana Grant-Wabasha

The Language Program is sponsoring a Kahomni the night before Wacipi. This Thursday! All singers are welcomed and encour...
06/22/2026

The Language Program is sponsoring a Kahomni the night before Wacipi. This Thursday! All singers are welcomed and encouraged to come. Bring your hand drum, rock your moccs, or your crocs 😉 and we’ll Kahomni the night away… in the new arbor!

Next week we’ll be hosting a Handgame Tournament. registration is open now and closes the 24th @ Noon.
06/15/2026

Next week we’ll be hosting a Handgame Tournament. registration is open now and closes the 24th @ Noon.

Address

108 Spirit Lake Avenue
Santee, NE
68760

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+14028572302

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