Lakota Studies Department
Lakota Studies Department
Lakota Studies Tipi
101 Antelope Lake Campus
Mission, South Dakota 57555
(605) 856-8100 Ext. 8460 Receptionist Desk
(605) 856-2213 Fax
Lakota Studies Mission Statement
The Lakota Studies Department plays a support role in all other University Academic Programs since Lakota Language and Lakota History and Culture are core required courses. It is the intention to provide a bi-cultural perspective and promote sensitivity to all academic programs offered at the University. This is a very unique and powerful dynamic provided by the Lakota Studies Department.
A goal of this department is related to the reservation community at large: to extend non-academic services to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate) and its tribal membership. These services include offering expertise in Lakota culture and advocating for the integrity of traditional Lakota values and heritage. The department also takes a very active role in cultural protection, preservation, and restoration.
The most important role of the Lakota Studies Department within the Institution is that it is the hub or center of Sinte Gleska University. This is a position of leadership and responsibility to all. The department strives to show by example that Lakota values are not merely talked about in the classroom, but are integrated into daily actions. It is the belief of the department that Lakota values and beliefs have much to offer the world today and provides a vision to follow into the future.
The Lakota Studies Department plays a support role in all other University Academic Programs since Lakota Language and Lakota History and Culture are core required courses. It is the intention to provide a bi-cultural perspective and promote sensitivity to all academic programs offered at the University. This is a very unique and powerful dynamic provided by the Lakota Studies Department.
A goal of this department is related to the reservation community at large: to extend non-academic services to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate) and its tribal membership. These services include offering expertise in Lakota culture and advocating for the integrity of traditional Lakota values and heritage. The department also takes a very active role in cultural protection, preservation, and restoration.
The most important role of the Lakota Studies Department within the Institution is that it is the hub or center of Sinte Gleska University. This is a position of leadership and responsibility to all. The department strives to show by example that Lakota values are not merely talked about in the classroom, but are integrated into daily actions. It is the belief of the department that Lakota values and beliefs have much to offer the world today and provides a vision to follow into the future.
Vision Statement
“To Protect and Promote Traditional Lakota Cultural Knowledge and Practices”
Philosophy Statement
The Lakota Studies Department will provide a safe learning environment that stimulates students to reach their highest potential through a relevant teaching model that reflects diverse Lakota philosophy in language, values, kinship, community, worldview for a better understanding of Lakota life, History, and Culture.
“To Protect and Promote Traditional Lakota Cultural Knowledge and Practices”
Philosophy Statement
The Lakota Studies Department will provide a safe learning environment that stimulates students to reach their highest potential through a relevant teaching model that reflects diverse Lakota philosophy in language, values, kinship, community, worldview for a better understanding of Lakota life, History, and Culture.
