Lakota Well-Being Project

10/30/2026

I was just informed that Wakpala Pow Wow Committee will be having a Masquerade this evening, to begin at 6 pm.
Youth and adult cash prizes for contestants dressed in a costume/mask for each age category dance off. Cake Walk and other games!
Come down and dance , have some fun! Pony Rides $5 and food sales begin at 530 today. ! Event open to the public! come on down Mobridge relatives!

10/26/2026

10/19/2026

Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) brings together the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and Western psychology to support holistic healing. When we honor both perspectives, we create safer, more comprehensive spaces for trauma-informed care.

Here are 3 ways Two-Eyed Seeing guides our practice:
1. Rooting care in cultural identity and connection to land
2. Utilizing evidence-based somatic and psychological techniques. Using genocide trauma techniques to help with genocide.
3. Viewing community support as essential to personal recovery. Connection heals.

How do you integrate traditional wisdom into your wellness routine? Leigh harvests the plants for tea at our office. Let us know yours below.

10/18/2026

🗣️ Calling All Native Youth!

Your language is part of your identity, your culture, and your community. We want to hear it in your own words! 💚

Send us a short video introducing yourself in your Native language. Share your name, clan, community, or anything else you'd like us to know!

Everyone who submits a video will be featured in a special video celebrating Native languages and the young people speaking them at the end of the month!
Don't miss out—get your submission in!

📩 How to participate: Email your video and written transcripts (in your Native language and English) to [email protected] or just send your video/transcripts in a DM!

📅 Deadline: Monday, October 19, at 11:59 PM your local time.
Help us represent as many Tribal Nations and languages as possible!

10/17/2026

Many Medicare patients were being directed away from the tribe’s healthcare facilities, leaving an estimated $45 million impact on the tribe over the past five years. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

10/16/2026