Wiotehike Wi: Hard Times

The coming of Winter...according to the Lakota calendar, November 25 to December 23 is known as Wotehike Wi - this is translated as meaning Hard Times.

In the Northern Plains, this is the time of year when the heavy snows fall, the ground freezes, and the sweeping northern winds spread bitter cold across the land.

Unique Gift Ideas
Outside, our Northern Plains landscape may seem a bit foreboding, but inside, families and friends are gathering for the holiday season and celebrating togetherness as we share stories, listen to the sounds of the season, prepare gifts for loved ones, and reflect on how lucky we are to have one another.

...and if you're in need of the perfect gift, we may be able to help with our collection of unique, special, beautiful, and even one-of-a-kind treasures.

New Book by Paul Goble
This month, we also celebrate the latest book by world renowned author and illustrator Paul Goble! Walking Along: Plains Indian Trickster Stories tells of the adventures of the American Indian Trickster (Iktomi) who appears in the tales of peoples all over the North American continent and is famous for getting into mischief, causing trouble, and never learning his lesson.

A wonderful children's book for bedtime storytelling!

Remembering Chief Sitting Bull
December also marks the anniversary of the death of the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota Chief, Sitting Bull (Thathanka Iyotake).

He is remembered among the Lakota as an inspirational leader and fearless warrior, as well as loving father and a generous, kind man with deep spiritual faith and remarkable insight.

Lakota Nation Invitational
Celebrating their their 35th anniversary in the Rapid City area, the Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) honors this milestone with the theme "Year of Unity" and promises an exciting display of high school sports, language and cultural events, as well as traditional and contemporary Native American art.

Come join us for an event that promotes good will, good games, good art and great cultural events.

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