American Indian Awareness Week

During the week of April 8-12, 2019 the Lakota Omniciye student organization will host the 36th annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi during American Indian Awareness Week. This event is dedicated to educating the community about Indian culture, featuring daily speakers and a variety of events at Black Hills State University. All events are open to the public. 

This year's theme for American Indian Awareness Week is American Indian Women: The Backbone to Building Resilient Communities. Activities will take place April 8-12, 2019. Speakers will be on campus to present in American Indian Studies classes. 

AMERICAN INDIAN AWARENESS WEEK UPDATED SCHEDULE: 

Due to the winter storm, the following speakers will be presenting on the following dates: 

• Molina Parker - April 17 at 9:00am in Jonas 102. 
• Beverly Warne - April 18 at 12:30pm in Jonas 107.
• Kim Tilsen-Brave Heart - April 18 at 11:00am in Jonas 102
• Cecily Engelhart (TBD)