~ Since 1992 ~
Our grassroots Native non-profit has served the people of the tribal nations in South Dakota.
Lakotas Transitioning to Culturally Grounded Lifestyles
NATIVE AMERICAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Our Camps
Nacan Iyecel Opi'iciyapi
Our camps focus on Wolakota, the Lakota way of life.
In a safe non-judgmental, nurturing environment, activities include instruction and awareness activities in Lakota spirituality, prayer and home dwelling construction, traditional gathering and food preparation, and traditional Lakota ceremonies, arts, dance, song, language integration, games, storytelling and sports.
2017 Camp Schedule
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April 28-30 Chaperone training
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June 5-8 Ceremony camp
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June 19-22 Leadership camp
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June 26-29 Lakota Bow and Arrow Camp
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July 31-Aug 3 Summer Harvest Camp
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September 9-10 Hunt safe Certification
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October 13-15 Fall Hunt weekend Camp
The Horse Nation has been a part of Lakota culture for thousands of years. It seems only natural for NAAP to move towards bringing back those relationships with the Horse Nation and native youth.
Sunka Wakan Otakuye Curriculum is hands on learning with the horses, opening the door for Lakota youth to re-unite with the Horse Nation. The horses interact with the youth in ways that help youth better understand their own actions and behaviors.
The ceremony is done for girls whom are on their first "moon" (menstrual cycle). It is conducted by the mother, grandmothers, and elderly grandmothers of the community. During this four day ceremony time the girls create quill work (given to them by double woman) in preparation for the final days give away. The girls are then taught the roles and responsibilities of a Lakota women and how they are take on those roles and carries these teaching throughout their life.
Harvest Camp
