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Friday December 1
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Saturday December 2
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Seed Keeper Discussion
11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Seed Keeper Discussion Keystone Town Library, 1101 Madill St, Keystone 2023 One Book South Dakota A haunting novel spanning several generations, Wilson’s The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life. Its main character, Rosalie Iron Wing, draws strength from the knowledge that she is descended from women with souls of iron, women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss.
Sponsored by: Keystone Town Library
For more information, contact:Robin Scott <robinscott54@yahoo.com>
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Sunday December 3
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Monday December 4
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Tuesday December 5
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Wednesday December 6
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6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Dakota Daughters: Wounded Knee Massacre, 1890
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Dakota Daughters: Wounded Knee Massacre, 1890 St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 910 Sioux San Dr, Rapid City Dakota Daughters – Lillian Witt, Geraldine Goes in Center and Joyce Jefferson – commemorated the 130-year anniversary of the December 29, 1890, Wounded Knee Massacre. Now, they look to the future of 2023 and beyond. They have made it a priority to tell this story throughout South Dakota by relaying historical information in an interesting, thought-provoking, entertaining and memorable way. They have augmented their program to include slides from their collaboration with The Journey Museum and Periaktos Productions: “Reflections on the Massacre at Wounded Knee.” The Dakota Daughters hope when people see their play, they will realize that although we all are unique – such as skin color, cultures, beliefs – deep down we are not all that different. Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ – “We are all related.
Scholars: Joyce Jefferson, Geraldine Goes in Center, Lillian Witt
Sponsored by: St Andrew’s Episcopal Church
For more information, contact:Jane O’Leary <joleary623@gmail.com>
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Thursday December 7
7
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Melinda Janko – Women are Sacred: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls
10:30 am – 11:30 am Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Melinda Janko – Women are Sacred: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls VIRTUAL EVENT Melinda Janko, Executive Director of Women Are Sacred, joins SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs for a conversation about the ongoing epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
Zoom Link
Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withMelinda Janko
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
Please let us know what you thought of the program! https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/
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Friday December 8
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Saturday December 9
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop Chautauqua Artisans Market - Classroom. 629 N River St, Hot Springs Have you always wanted to record your memories onto paper so your family can cherish your stories for years to come? This workshop provides writing prompts which encourage participants to pen their life memories through sensory detail. Creative writing has many benefits aside from preserving valuable memories. It helps sharpen the mind and provides a therapeutic outlet for emotions. For the workshop, please have access to a notebook and pen or a Word program on your computer. All ages of adults are welcome to attend.
Scholar: Molly Barari
Sponsored by: Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills
For more information, contact:Terry Slagel <terry@chautauquablackhills.org>
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Sunday December 10
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Monday December 11
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Tuesday December 12
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Life & Music of Badger Clark, South Dakota's First Poet Laureate
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Life & Music of Badger Clark, South Dakota's First Poet Laureate Westhills Village, 255 Texas St, Rapid City An hour-long program narrating the life of Badger Clark interspersed with many of his poems set to music.
Scholar: Pegie Douglas
Sponsored By:Black Hills Retired School Personnel
For more information, contact:Vicki Sterling <vicki.sterling@dsu.edu>
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Wednesday December 13
13
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monthly Lakota Cultural & Language Instruction - Lakota World View: Cultural Teaching of Waŋi Čokaŋ (Winter Solstice)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Monthly Lakota Cultural & Language Instruction - Lakota World View: Cultural Teaching of Waŋi Čokaŋ (Winter Solstice) Virtual Event NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm Mountain Time. See below for Zoom registration.
The Monthly Lakota Cultural & Language Instruction will provide cultural teachings and discussions to encourage cultural identity development among indigenous youth and families. These teachings will strengthen families by learning Lakota language, cultural practices, creativity, and lifeways to promote healing, harmony and Wolakota (peace/balance) among families, and support the social, emotional, and cultural development of the Wakanyela (children). Based on Lakota values and ways of knowing and being, this series encourage understanding and awareness of Lakota culture for all community members, in order to better serve indigenous families.
Register for Zoom Webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdnCdgFLSHCK9CSCNI2aNw
Scholar: Richard Two Dogs
Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa
For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Poetry on the Road
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Poetry on the Road Full Circle Book Co-op, 123 W 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA The Poetry on the Road project consists of a series of monthly poetry readings around the state over the course of a year. At each location, South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS) members from that area will participate. The readings by SDSPS member poets will be followed by a Q & A session and an open mic, during which any area poets will be invited to sign up and read their work.
Scholars: Matt Miller, Steve Point, Dana Yost
Sponsored by: The South Dakota State Poetry Society
For more information, visithttps://sdpoetry.org/poetry-on-the-road/or contact: Dana Yost <indyed2003@yahoo.com>
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Thursday December 14
14
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
Brainstorming: The Human Connection - George Seamon – Libraries’ Roles in Today’s Digital World
10:30 am – 11:30 am Brainstorming: The Human Connection - George Seamon – Libraries’ Roles in Today’s Digital World VIRTUAL EVENT George Seamon, South Dakota’s State Librarian, joins SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs for a conversation about the roles that libraries play in today’s digital world.
Zoom Link
Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withGeorge Seamon
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
Please let us know what you thought of the program! https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Patchwork of the Prairie
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Patchwork of the Prairie Custer Community Church, 547 Harney St, Custer Program covering 150 years of quilt making in South Dakota and Nebraska. Also touching on flour sacks and their use in quilting and garment sewing in the thirties. Will also offer a free-will offering lunch after /before the program. The community Christmas Tea is an annual event at the Custer Community Church, the church first organized in 1882. Traditionally, the event includes a featured speaker and musical selections. An elegant assortment of cookies and tea sandwiches concludes the event for the audience of both women and men. This is one of the highlights of the holiday season in Custer SD.
Scholar: Yvonne Hollenbeck
Sponsored by: Custer Community Church
For more information, contact:Lois S. Wells <bilo@gwtc.net>
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Friday December 15
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Saturday December 16
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Sunday December 17
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Monday December 18
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Tuesday December 19
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Wednesday December 20
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Life & Music of Hank Williams: The Happy Rovin’ Cowboy
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Life & Music of Hank Williams: The Happy Rovin’ Cowboy Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy St, Rapid City Anarration of the life of Hank Williams, Sr. interspersed with many of his songs. Live performance.
Scholar: Pegie (Margaret) Douglas
Sponsored by: Rapid City Public Library
For more information, contact: Aly Quinn <aquinn@rcplib.org>
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Thursday December 21
21
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Tianna & Guss Yellow Hair – Tatanka Rez Tourz
10:30 am – 11:30 am Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Tianna & Guss Yellow Hair – Tatanka Rez Tourz VIRTUAL EVENT Daughter Tianna (Owner) and father Guss (Tour Guide Specialist) join SDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs to highlight their organization which focuses on sharing the stories and traditions of the Lakota people to foster a greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for the Indigenous culture and promote cross-cultural exchanges of understanding, compassion, and acceptance.
Zoom Link
Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withTianna and Guss Yellow Hair
Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council
Please let us know what you thought of the program! https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/
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Friday December 22
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Saturday December 23
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Sunday December 24
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Monday December 25
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Tuesday December 26
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Wednesday December 27
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Thursday December 28
28
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Chuck Raasch - Life Painted Red: The True Story of Corabelle Fellows and How Her Life on the Frontier Became a National Scandal
10:30 am – 11:30 am Brainstorming: The Human Connection - Chuck Raasch - Life Painted Red: The True Story of Corabelle Fellows and How Her Life on the Frontier Became a National Scandal VIRTUAL EVENT
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Friday December 29
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Saturday December 30
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Sunday December 31
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