The Standing Rock Legacy on the Northern Border
Straddling the Dakotas, Standing Rock has become a symbol of tribal sovereignty and water rights.
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Heritage
Lakota country, frontier history and the living traditions of the plains.
Powwow Regalia: Stitched Identity and Honor
Every piece of a dancer's regalia is made, earned and worn with intention.
The Lakota Language: A Revival One Word at a Time
After generations of suppression, immersion schools and elders are working to keep Lakota alive.
Deadwood: Gold, Gunfights and a Restored Frontier Town
The Black Hills gold camp that drew Wild Bill Hickok has reinvented itself as a preserved historic district.
The Sun Dance: The Plains' Most Sacred Ceremony
The Sun Dance endures as the spiritual center of the Lakota ceremonial year.
Winter Counts: History Painted on Hide
Before written records, Lakota communities kept their history in painted winter counts.