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Upcoming Events

This is our hub for all First Peoples Fund related events aimed at empowering Native artists, culture bearers, and community leaders. From skill-building workshops to art exhibitions, we offer a variety of events to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire change.

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June 9, 2024
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Beading Workshop

Beading Workshop

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! Led by Christina White Lance, our workshop series focuses on crafting intricate beadwork pieces.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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June
Beading Workshop
Christine White Lance
Oglala Lakota
June 9, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! This workshop series will focus on creating turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces.

Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!

  • February 11 & 25
  • March 17, 19 & 23
  • April 7 & 21
  • May 5 & 19
  • June 2, 9 & 30
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June 11, 2024
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Cradleboard Class

Cradleboard Class

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Cradleboard Class
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
June 11, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.

  • May 14, 21 & 28
  • June 4, 11, 18 & 25
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June 12, 2024
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Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle

Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle

This workshop series brings together a community to craft ribbon skirts, shirts, vests, regalia, and ceremonial dresses.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle
Helene Gaddie
Oglala Lakota
June 12, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on creating ribbon skirts, shirts and vests, regalia, and ceremonial dress. Traditional stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with participants as they create their pieces.

Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:

  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15 & 29
  • June 12 & 14
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June 14, 2024
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Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle

Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle

This workshop series brings together a community to craft ribbon skirts, shirts, vests, regalia, and ceremonial dresses.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Warrior Women Wednesday's Sewing Circle
Helene Gaddie
Oglala Lakota
June 14, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on creating ribbon skirts, shirts and vests, regalia, and ceremonial dress. Traditional stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with participants as they create their pieces.

Secure your spot now and embark on this inspiring journey of cultural exploration and artistic growth! Classes are scheduled for the following dates:

  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15 & 29
  • June 12 & 14
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June 15, 2024
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Star Quilt Making

Star Quilt Making

Excited to sew with us at Oglala Lakota Artspace? Join our dynamic sewing workshop, series led by Carol Wilcox, as we dive into the art of Star Quilting!
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Star Quilt Making
Carol J. Wilcox
Oglala Lakota
June 15, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on introductory sewing projects including sewing star patterns on baby bags, potholders, and pillows; culminating into creating star quilts. Let's connect, create, and celebrate our heritage together. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or just starting out, this immersive experience offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming sessions!

  • February 10-11
  • March 9-10
  • April 6-7
  • May 4-5
  • June 1-2
  • June 15
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June 18, 2024
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Doll Making

Doll Making

This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using a premade pattern to put it all together.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
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Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Doll Making
Deloris Bear Killer
June 18, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using different colored material and applying dresses, shawls & blankets. Doll will be constructed using a premade pattern to put it all together.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Reserve your spot now!

  • February 13
  • March 12
  • April 16
  • May 14
  • June 18
  • July 16
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June 18, 2024
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Cradleboard Class

Cradleboard Class

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Cradleboard Class
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
June 18, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.

  • May 14, 21 & 28
  • June 4, 11, 18 & 25
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June 19, 2024
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Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder

Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder

The Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing and about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, and more!
Wicahpi Olowan Music
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Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder
Tiana Spotted Thunder
Oglala Lakota
June 19, 2024
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Hosted by Tiana Spotted Thunder, the Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, making skirts and shawls and more!

  • April 10 + 24
  • May 8 + 22
  • June 5 + 19

Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. She is a vocalist of many genres, but specializes in singing traditional Lakota and indigenous music. She travels throughout North America to powwows as a backup singer for drum groups as well as performs solo for various audiences. Her vocal range reveals the pride of her identity as a Lakota woman.Tiana Spotted Thunder is also a Teaching Artist with the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program.

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June 25, 2024
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Cradleboard Class

Cradleboard Class

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Cradleboard Class
Stephanie Two Crow
Northern Cheyenne, Cheyenne River, Rosebud, Oglala Lakota
June 25, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will focus on the traditional history and meanings of cradleboards. The first three sessions will be open to 15 participants who will make miniature cradleboards. For the next 4 sessions we will offer 4-6 participants the option to make a full size cradleboard. These participants will need to be committed to attend all 4 sessions and complete weekly homework assignments.

  • May 14, 21 & 28
  • June 4, 11, 18 & 25
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June 30, 2024
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Beading Workshop

Beading Workshop

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! Led by Christina White Lance, our workshop series focuses on crafting intricate beadwork pieces.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
June
Beading Workshop
Christine White Lance
Oglala Lakota
June 30, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

Dive into the vibrant world of beadwork at Oglala Lakota Artspace! This workshop series will focus on creating turtles, lizards, moccasins, and ceremonial balls. Stories and teachings about the historical and cultural significance of these items will be shared with the participants as they create their pieces.

Don't miss out – secure your spot for the beadwork sessions!

  • February 11 & 25
  • March 17, 19 & 23
  • April 7 & 21
  • May 5 & 19
  • June 2, 9 & 30
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July 16, 2024
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Doll Making

Doll Making

This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using a premade pattern to put it all together.
Oglala Lakota Artspace
Register >>
Oglala Lakota Artspace
July
Doll Making
Deloris Bear Killer
July 16, 2024
Oglala Lakota Artspace

This workshop series will provide participants with creative knowledge of doll making using different colored material and applying dresses, shawls & blankets. Doll will be constructed using a premade pattern to put it all together.

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Reserve your spot now!

  • February 13
  • March 12
  • April 16
  • May 14
  • June 18
  • July 16