Lakota Culture Continued from page 66 POWWOWS A powwow or “wacipi” (Dakota, Lakota and Nakota for “dance”) is a traditional Native American cultural celebration and social event. See how beating drums, soulful singing and mesmerizing dance combine to create a sense of celebration and community during powwows held throughout the year. Find a schedule of powwows at BlackHillsBadlands.com/Events. BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Powwow Dancer PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION Majestic Badlands, rolling grassland and dryland prairie await you on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation — home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The reservation is the eighth-largest in the country, covering 11,000 square miles in southwestern South Dakota. The tribal headquarters is in the town of Pine Ridge, and the reservation includes the communities of Kyle, Oglala, Manderson, Porcupine, Wanblee and Long Valley. Tour the Pine Ridge Visitor Center, located west of Kyle. Enjoy the wildlife exhibit, browse art displays, watch informative videos and discover traditional and contemporary artwork by Lakota artists. Find Pine Ridge business listings on page 152. Pine Ridge Indian Reservation 68 // #DiscoverBlackHills
South Dakota Vacation Guide South Dakota Vacation Guide 2022: Page 68
