The new school year is near. That means it is time to gather for a night of fun, food and an opportunity to sign up for 2023-2024 programming year! This year’s kickoff will include bouncy houses, cultural games, dakota iapi, prizes, free school supplies, and a birthday celebration for our oldest pony, Pumpkin!
Oiyokpi heca kte! It's going to be fun!
150th Redwood County Fair
Our Sunktanka Wicayuhapi members brought horses to the 150th Annual Redwood County Fair. They competed in the 4-H Horse Show, winning many ribbons while showcasing their riding knowledge and horse skills. Tanyan Ecanunpi! Good job!
Dakota Wicohan also proudly displayed horse masks made by program youth in our horse regalia making workshop. The masks were on display inside the 4-H Exhibit Building for the whole weekend.
Our model horse, “Manny” was dressed in a full regalia set.
Wopida Tanka! to the gracious family and board members that volunteered their time and effort at the Lil’ Buds and Clover Buds Café food stands on Saturday during the fair.
MN Twins Native American Heritage Night 2023
32 members of Dakota Wicohan families took a trip to Target Field to watch the Minnesota Twins play against the Seattle Mariners on July 25th for Native American Heritage Night. We watched a performance of Native American singers, drummers, and dancers prior to the game. Twins lost, but we all ended up with a cool “Mni Sota” T-shirt!
Welcome Home, Beauty!!
On July 20th, Sunktanka Wicayuhapi members brought our new horse, Beauty back home! Beauty finished 90 days of training and she is now ready to ride and be used in our horse programming.
Adult Art Workshops
Dakota Wicohan is currently hosting an Adult Beaded Moccasin Workshop. Six participants are learning to make their own pair of beaded moccasins from scratch to finish! Watch our Facebook Page and Newsletter for upcoming workshops beginning soon!
Youth Lacrosse
Dakota Wicohan youth gather on Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30pm to play Lacrosse with other youth in the community. If you would like to join us, the field is located at the Lower Sioux lacrosse field near the Jackpot Junction Casino outdoor concert venue. For more information please call Sandy at (507) 697-6272.
