Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Native American dancer on South Dakota praire during sunset
A Native American storyteller and performer in powwow regalia talking with a group of kids at Crazy Horse Memorial

Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Native American Storyteller on Outdoor Veranda at Crazy Horse Memorial

Welcome to the native land of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota.

 

Nine Native American tribes call South Dakota home, and each of them has a unique story to tell. Working together, they welcome visitors into their communities to educate and to share.

When visiting Native tribal communities, you will experience their genuine hospitality, discover authentic art, and hear about the fascinating history and unique culture of the people known by many as Sioux.

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Dakota Drum Company, Rapid City
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Dakota Drum Company
Rapid City
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Journey Museum, Rapid City
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The Journey Museum
Rapid City
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Black Cloud Line
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Sioux Pottery
Rapid City
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Bonnie LeBeaux Quilts, Rapid City
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Bonnie LeBeaux Quilts
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Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Welcome to the native land of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. Nine Native American tribes...

Levitt at the Falls 2025: Tyler Richton and The High Bank Boys

Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys are a country band based in central Iowa. Formed in 2015, the band got their start in small-town bars and parties. Now playing across the Midwest everywhere from rockin’ honky-tonks to opening shows for big country stars, they bring a high-energy neo-traditional

Levitt at the Falls 2025: Soulcrate

<p>This free concert is one of 50 being held at the state-of-the-art Levitt Shell in Falls Park West. During 2025, the free concerts run May 23 through September 30, usually on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Levitt at the Falls has open, raked-lawn seating (on a first-come, first-served basis)</p>

Levitt at the Falls 2025: Kelley Hunt and The Five

<p>This free concert is one of 50 being held at the state-of-the-art Levitt Shell in Falls Park West. During 2025, the free concerts run May 23 through September 30, usually on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Levitt at the Falls has open, raked-lawn seating (on a first-come, first-served basis)</p>

Levitt at the Falls 2025: Juliet Motel

<p>This free concert is one of 50 being held at the state-of-the-art Levitt Shell in Falls Park West. During 2025, the free concerts run May 23 through September 30, usually on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Levitt at the Falls has open, raked-lawn seating (on a first-come, first-served basis)</p>

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