Before it was ever called South Dakota, this land was home to the Oceti Sakowin, a group made up of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people. Together, the Oceti Sakowin share a complex and poignant history, a history still being written and shared today. Visitors to present-day South Dakota can live the stories and experience firsthand the unique cultures that call this state home.

TRIBAL NATIONS:
OCETI SAKOWIN PASSPORT

Discover more about the Oceti Sakowin with the Tribal Nations Passport. This free, mobile guide expands your horizons with authentic art, tours, performances and experiences designed to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture.

LEGENDS IN STONE

From the rhythms of Brulé to the heights of Crazy Horse Memorial®, podcast host Brian Thacker gives firsthand insight into Indigenous art and history.

IN THE EVENT OF ADVENTURE