AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNative American Day: Thousands lined downtown Sioux Falls for the annual parade celebrating Indigenous culture, while Rapid City’s weekend festivities included the Black Hills Powwow, with more than 2,000 dancers, and a free concert and community gathering. At Crazy Horse Memorial, the 36th annual celebration paired traditional dance and Indigenous-led workshops with lessons for visiting educators. Remembering the Children: A memorial walk in Rapid City honored children who died at the Indian Boarding School, bringing the community together for remembrance, healing and education. School Libraries: Claire Nehring of St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain received South Dakota’s first Distinguished School Librarian Award for building a program that honors culture and puts students at its center. Native Music: Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s work with the South Dakota Symphony’s Lakota Music Project uses music to foster connection and understanding.
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