This workshop-style presentation provides a space for participants to identify important life memories and record them onto paper through fun, hands-on activities.

Scholar: Kiera Ball

Sponsored by: Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

For more information, contact: Ali Tonsfeldt <alicia.tonsfeldt@state.sd.us>

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: Rapid City Public Library

For more information, contact: Aly Quinn <aquinn@rcplib.org>

Art has always played a central role in connecting people to their communities throughout human history. This program will show how the arts are playing key roles in our lives daily. It will explore ways we might use art to communicate our experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It will engage the audience in searching for actionable ways to involve their community in arts as a bonding activity.

Scholar: Lawrence Diggs

Sponsored by: South Dakota Hall of Fame

For more information, contact:Kyndra Hosek <khosek@sdhalloffame.org>

The Doland Community Library is hosting a weekly English-Speaking class to help the English as a Second Language residents in the community prepare to take the US Citizenship test. It will also provide them with valuable tools to help read, speak and understand the English language better. They will also learn about resources available in the community.

Classes are currently being hosted online through the library’s Facebook Messenger feature. Once the winter weather improves, classes may meet in person.

Please contact the library if you would like to be added to the Facebook Messenger group to attend the class.

Scholar: Natasha Noethlich

Sponsored By: The Doland Community Library

For more information, contact: <dolandcommunitylibrary@gmail.com>

NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm MT
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_Fh3AeF63Q5C0oZVCTu9F5w

Scholar: Richard Two Dogs

Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa

For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>

Rebecca Blue &Chris Church, hosts of the recently-launched podcast, join SDHC ScholarLawrence Diggs to share more information about the program that focuses onimportant roles that women play in agriculture.

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Scholar: Lawrence Diggs with Rebecca Blue & Chris Church

Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council

Please let us know what you thought of the program!
https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/

A woman of refinement/education, Annie Tallent along with her husband D.G. and their nine-year-old son Robert, joined the Gordon party on a long and grueling journey of deep snow, bitter cold and constant fear of attacking Native Americans enroute to the Black Hills. She first entered Dakota Territory illegally, but represents the heroism/resourcefulness of pioneer women, especially in the annals of early educational history. (Chautauqua)

Scholar: Lillian Witt

Sponsored by: Short Grass Arts Council

For more information, contact:Cindy Deadrick <cindy.deadrick@capjournal.com>

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: Clear Lake City Library

For more information, contact: Emma Ruby <library@itctel.com>

Anarration of the life of Hank Williams, Sr. interspersed with many of his songs. Live performance.

Scholar: Pegie (Margaret) Douglas

Sponsored by: Meade County Senior Center

For more information, contact: Noreen Suniga <mcseniorcitizens@gmail.com>

The Doland Community Library is hosting a weekly English-Speaking class to help the English as a Second Language residents in the community prepare to take the US Citizenship test. It will also provide them with valuable tools to help read, speak and understand the English language better. They will also learn about resources available in the community.

Classes are currently being hosted online through the library’s Facebook Messenger feature. Once the winter weather improves, classes may meet in person.

Scholar: Natasha Noethlich

Sponsored By: The Doland Community Library

For more information, contact: <dolandcommunitylibrary@gmail.com>

The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival is excited to present a week-long “Celebration of Shakespeare” in Vermillion June 11 – 18, 2023. As part of this celebration, special guest artist, Devon Glover, The Sonnet Man, will hold a free workshop at the Vermillion Public Library from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on June 15th. All ages are welcome. Glover is a Brooklyn-based rapper, teacher, poet, playwright, and actor who produces hip-hop adaptations of Shakespeare’s sonnets for performance and workshops in schools and theaters worldwide as “The Sonnet Man. Registration is available on the Library’s website at:vermillionpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-program/workshops.

Glover will also perform a one night performance on June 15^th in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. His performance will be streamed for free online June 29 – July 2; check http://www.sdshakespearefestival.org for complete details.

Scholar: Devon Glover

Sponsored by: South Dakota Shakespeare Festival

For more information, contact: Carol Geu <carol.geu@usd.edu>

Guests join SDHC ScholarLawrence Diggs to share more information about the annual cultural celebrationsin South Dakota.

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Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withWendy Hatlewick,Kayla Casey, Kayla Mehlhaf, & Cheri O’Dell

Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council

Please let us know what you thought of the program!
https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/

The Doland Community Library is hosting a weekly English-Speaking class to help the English as a Second Language residents in the community prepare to take the US Citizenship test. It will also provide them with valuable tools to help read, speak and understand the English language better. They will also learn about resources available in the community.

Classes are currently being hosted online through the library’s Facebook Messenger feature. Once the winter weather improves, classes may meet in person.

Scholar: Natasha Noethlich

Sponsored By: The Doland Community Library

For more information, contact: <dolandcommunitylibrary@gmail.com>

Erik Bringswhite, Chief Visionary& Founder, and Morgan Bringswhite, Co-Founder & Program Operator, joinSDHC Scholar Lawrence Diggs to share information about the organizationcommitted to providing cultural and spiritual growth opportunities, healthysupport systems, bridge-building, policy revision, and peer support to helpthose in the criminal justice system.

Zoom Link

Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withErik & MorganBringswhite

Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council

Please let us know what you thought of the program!
https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/

The Doland Community Library is hosting a weekly English-Speaking class to help the English as a Second Language residents in the community prepare to take the US Citizenship test. It will also provide them with valuable tools to help read, speak and understand the English language better. They will also learn about resources available in the community.

Classes are currently being hosted online through the library’s Facebook Messenger feature. Once the winter weather improves, classes may meet in person.

Scholar: Natasha Noethlich

Sponsored By: The Doland Community Library

For more information, contact: <dolandcommunitylibrary@gmail.com>

Dr. Valeriah BigEagle, Executive Director of Friends of the Children – He Sapa – joins SDHCScholar Lawrence Diggs to share about the organization that works with youthand families throughout the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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Scholar: Lawrence Diggs withDr. Valeriah BigEagle

Sponsored By: South Dakota Humanities Council

Please let us know what you thought of the program!
https://sdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/r10zvgvg124kfm2/

NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm MT
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_jkqUR3GbToWBw_NCHh2vVQ

Scholar: Richard Two Dogs

Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa

For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>

This is a hybrid event. In person at SDSU Wagner Hall-Room 125, and via Zoom at:https://sdstate.zoom.us/j/95683275896.

Familial identity theft occurs when an individual obtains and uses the personal information of a family member without their consent for personal gain, such as to obtain credit or medical services. Approximately 1/3 of all identity theft victims have their identity stolen by a family member. This presentation will showcase preliminary findings from a study focused on understanding familial identity theft victims’ experiences.

Scholar: Axton Betz-Hamilton

Sponsored by: SDSU – School of Health and Consumer Sciences

For more information, contact: Axton Betz-Hamilton <axton.betzhamilton@sdstate.edu>

South Dakota PK-12 teachers and students studying to be teachers will have an opportunity to earn undergraduate or graduate credit through Augustana University by participating in a 5-day field trip style Teachers Institute workshop which will delve into the history and culture of the Lakota people in South Dakota, including how white settlement impacted them then and now. The class, EDUC 359/559 Lakota History and Culture: The Intersection of Indigenous Life and White Settlement, is based in rural Gregory County, SD near the Milk’s Camp Community, and will include visits to historic government sites including Fort Randall chapel, the Whetstone Agency site, 1958 treaty signing site, and day schools, as well as tribal museums, churches, and a university. Travel to the Yankton Sioux Reservation and the Rosebud Reservation will also be included, with tours of the historic churches, cemeteries, and pow wow grounds of Milk’s Camp, the oldest continuous community in the area.

Class meets Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20 from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm and Friday, July 21 from noon – 9:00 pm.

Scholars: Dr. Michael L. Lawson; Ronette Rumpca; Geraldine Goes in Center; Dr. Brad Tennant; Terry Grey; Mike Marshall; and Emmett Kotrba.

Sponsored by: Gregory County Historical Society, Inc.

For more information, contact: Barb Richardson <barb7656@gmail.com>

NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm MT
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_xW1QnTvRQJ28E7xIf7cCtA

Scholar: Richard Two Dogs

Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa

For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>

NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm MT
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_-qjHkclISbWZCdj74qbTnA

Scholar: Richard Two Dogs

Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa

For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>

NOTE: This event takes place at 2:00 pm MT

To preserve local history and educate youth, this project will create containers which can be checked out by teachers, homeschoolers, 4H clubs, youth groups, and others. The contents will include hands-on museum artifacts with a local history theme, accompanied by suggested lessons plan aligned with South Dakota state content standards and other educational resources.

Scholars: Linda Hasselstrom and Deb Smith

Sponsored by: Hermosa Arts and History Association

For more information, contact: Candice Leigh <ecleigh35@yahoo.com>

NOTE: This event takes place at 12:00 pm MT
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_oorWV7XeQ4CmxVYqKAwuWQ

Scholar: Richard Two Dogs

Sponsored by: Friends of the Children – He Sapa

For more information, contact Trivia Afraid of Lightning-Craddock <tcraddock@friendshesapa.org>