BHSU CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES TO HOST 39TH ANNUAL WACIPI

The Black Hills State University Center for American Indian Studies will host the 39th annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi during American Indian Awareness Week Saturday, April 13 at 12 p.m. in the Donald E. Young Center.

The annual Wacipi is dedicated to educating the community about Native American culture, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of South Dakota, and featuring Indigenous dancers, singers, and drummers from all over the state. This year's theme is "Contemporary Native Art Guided by Traditional Hands."

"The theme was created to bring recognition to the artists who work endlessly to create beautiful art," said Tristine Cross Dog, Lakota Omniciye President at BHSU. "We wanted to share how traditional art has influenced the artists of today, and how it's used in their art."

Wacipi admission is $8 for the general public. Admission is free for children under 5, seniors 55+, and BHSU faculty, staff, and students.

American Indian Awareness Week from April 8-12 will also feature several speakers in Room 107 of Jonas Hall on the BHSU Campus. Speakers will include Myah Red Horse, Collins Provost-Fields, Kinsale Drake, Eunice Straight Head, Talon Duchneaux, Jhon Goes In Center, and Indi.Go.Go. Studios. All speaking sessions are free and open to the public.

For more information on American Indian Awareness Week or the Wacipi, please visit BHSU.edu/CAIS.