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we are sicangu lakota

Sicangu Lakota Oyate

We are a nonprofit organization serving the Sicangu (see-CHAHN-ghoo) Lakota Oyate (oh-YAH-tay). The name "Sicangu" means "burnt-thigh" in our native Lakota language, and we live on the land that is now known as the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Generally speaking, "Lakota" and "Sioux" both refer to the larger Nation of which we are a part; however "Sioux" is a name given by outsiders. We proudly claim Sicangu Lakota as our name and our identity. 

A Lakota tipi.

Why We Do What We Do

Changing Broken Systems

Genocide was committed against the Indigenous people living on Turtle Island (North America). At times in history, it was explicit, but more often than not, it has been carried out through policies and systems intentionally designed to subjugate Native people. 

Many of those systems still persist today and are a detriment to Native livelihood, well-being, and ultimate existence. 

At Sicangu CDC, we work to transform these systems so that they are community-driven and grounded in our Lakota values.

Sicangu CDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located on the Rosebud Reservation in Mission, South Dakota.

Our initiatives Improve the lives of the Oyate

Lakota teacher in front of classroom.

EDUCATION

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Lakota children deserve a Lakota education.

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Interns building the food sovereignty movement on Rosebud by tending the community garden.

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Growing Food. Growing People. Growing a Nation. 

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Sicangu CDC volunteer packs supplies for COVID relief kits

HEALTH

HOUSING

HOUSING

Holistic, community-driven solutions. 

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Sketch of a modern sustainable housing option for Rosebud

HOUSING

HOUSING

HOUSING

Creating the 21st Century Tipi. 

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WE ARE NOW SIĊAŊĠU CO!

We have always worked as part of a holistic ecosystem with a shared mission and shared values, but now we are making the relationship between our organizations more explicit and intentional. Learn more by visiting our new website. This website will remain active in the short term, but will be phased out in the coming months.

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