EDUCATION
For generations, Lakota people had a strong education system that effectively conveyed practical skills and knowledge, shared cultural values, and instilled a sense of self-worth and identity. The Sicangu Education Initiative is working to revitalize these principles of Lakota education within a modern context.
Our Work
Wakanyja kin Tokeyachi Wounspe Tipi (Children First Learning Center)
Wakanyeja Tokeyahci is the first fully-immersive elementary school on the Rosebud Reservation.
Learn more about the school, meet the staff, and find resources over on the school's homepage.
Workforce Development
We offer a variety of skill development programs for youth. We are the largest employer of youth on the Rosebud Reservation, thanks to our robust internship that has grown each year.
College Access
Sicangu CDC partners with other local organizations to offer scholarships and to help demystify the college application and enrollment process.