INDIAN RESERVATIONS & ART

Guide to the Great Sioux Nation -

Guide to the Great Sioux Nation -

Many helpful and informative pages.

Crazy Horse Memorial -

Crazy Horse Memorial -

A tribute to Native Americans. The memorial is being called one of the wonders of the modern world.

Indian Reservations -

Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates -

An association of Tribes, Indian and non-Indian individuals, agencies and organizations that are concerned about responsible tourism development on the Reservations and in off-reservation Indian communities. Mailing Address P.O. Box 673, Chamberlain, SD 57325. Call 605.245.2327. Fax 605.245.2266. Visit our Web site.

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe -

Home to four bands of Teton Sioux -- Minneconjou, Two Kettle (Oohenunpa), Sans Arc (Itazipco), and Blackfoot (SiSapa). It is located in the north central part of the state, comprising the counties of Dewey and Ziebach. Mailing address: P.O. Box 590, Eagle Butte, SD 57625. Call 605.964.4000. Fax 605.964.1180.

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe -

The Location is located in central South Dakota. It's home to the largest massacre site in the United States. Located one mile south of Fort Thompson is Lake Sharpe, one of South Dakota's Great Lakes. Lake Sharpe sports some of the best year-round walleye fishing in the nation. Mailing address: P.O. Box 547, Fort Thompson, SD 57339. Call 605.245.2327. Fax 605.245.2266. Email kater@easnet.net

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe -

Located in eastern South Dakota approximately 40 miles north of Sioux Falls or 18 miles west of Pipestone, Minn. The annual powwow is held the third weekend in July at the original dance grounds located one and one-half miles north of Flandeau on Highway 13. Mailing address: P.O. Box 283, Flandreau, SD 57028. Call 605.997.3891. Fax 605.997.3878.

Oglala Sioux Tribe -

The Pine Ridge Reservation is the home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Located in southwestern South Dakota, it is the second-largest Indian reservation in the United States. Adjoins the Badlands National Park. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3008, Pine Ridge, SD 57770. Call 605.867.5301. Fax 605.867.1471.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe -

The home of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, a band of the Oceti Sakowin (Seven Council Fires). It is located in the south-central part of the state in Todd county and portions of Mellette, Tripp and Gregory Counties. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1192, Bishop Hare Complex, Mission, SD 57555. Call 605.856.2528. Fax 605.856.4115. Email rstourism@gwtc.net Visit our Web site.

Sisseton - Wahpeton Sioux Tribe -

Located in northeast South Dakota and a portion of southeast North Dakota. It is the home of the Sisseton - Wahpeton Dakota Oyate, consisting of the Sisseton (people of the fish village / peninsula) and Wahpeton (people among the leaves / leaf shooters). The reservation was established by treaty in 1867 and by the Laramie Treaty of 1868, which formed the Great Sioux Nation. The Dakota Oyate reside in a beautiful setting comprised of Glacial Lakes, Coteau Hills, Sica Hollow (original home for many Native Americans) and the Whetstone Valley. The reservation features the Tekawitha Fine Arts Center and Nicollet Tower and Interpretive Center, Dakota Connection, Dakota Sioux and Dakota Magic Casinos. The Sisseton - Wahpeton people have an interesting and colorful history and welcome visitors to visit the reservation. Mailing address: P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262. Call 605.698.4972. Fax 605.698.7054. Email bryanw@tnics.com

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe -

Occupies a section of north central South Dakota and extends into south-central North Dakota. Dakota and Lakota Sioux reside on this reservation. Mailing address: P.O. Box D, Fort Yates, ND 58538. Call 701.854.7202. Fax 701.854.7229.

Yankton Sioux Tribe -

Located in the eastern two-thirds of Charles Mix County and are bordered on the south and southwest by the Missouri river and the Fort Randall Dam / Lake Francis Case. These waterways create excellent hunting and fishing along with water sports. Tribal lands are accessible via Highways 281, 18 and 46. Mailing address P.O. Box 248, Marty, SD 57361. Call 605.384.3804 or 605.384.3641.

Indian Art -

Indian Art -

American Indian culture has adorned the fabric of South Dakota's heritage for hundreds of years. Indian heroes ride proudly through our history books. Our children delight in the mystery of Indian legends. Indian art colors our homes, schools, businesses and museums. As you travel through South Dakota, your trip will no doubt be enriched by the American Indian mystique that continues to capture the imagination not only of our state, but of the entire country and even the world. For complete information it is recommend that you request the booklet "Guide to Indian Reservations & Art". The booklet is available by contacting: South Dakota Dept. of Tourism. 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-3369. Call 605.773.3301. Fax 605.245.2266. Email sdinfo@goed.state.sd.us