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South Dakota

Tribal Nations: Oceti Sakowin Passport

With nine unique tribes, our state’s rich Native American culture is a living, vibrant part of South Dakota. Use the new Tribal Nations Passport to discover more about the Oceti Sakowin (Seven Council Fires).

The free, mobile-exclusive Tribal Nations: Oceti Sakowin Passport will expand your horizons with stops that include art, tours, performances and more designed to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture.

Plus, you’ll earn prizes by checking in at each discovery along the way. No app required! All you need is your phone and a curiosity about Native American culture in South Dakota.

EARN PRIZES AS YOU EXPLORE 

A culture lives with the people, not on a page. Use the Tribal Nations Passport to find the best in Indigenous experiences, history and art throughout South Dakota.

Taŋyáŋ ománi po / Have a good journey!

Each stop is worth 10 points. Earn points, win prizes!

  • 10 Points: Local Artist Stickers, Children’s Activity Book, or Black Hills Mini Backpack Keychain
  • 50 Points: Custom South Dakota Poster or Stuffed Buffalo Toy
  • 150 Points: South Dakota Field Notes and South Dakota Carhartt Cap
  • 200 Points: South Dakota T-Shirt or Big Frig Rambler
  • 350 Points: ENO Hammock or South Dakota Backpack

Prizes are available while supplies last. Travel South Dakota reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar value.

Current South Dakota Passport points expire annually on April 1.

South Dakota Passports prize examples

How it works

Select the "Sign Up" button to get the passport.
Click the "Learn More" button to see a map and list of included stops.
 
 

 

 
Share your Tribal Nations adventure & explore what others have discovered with #TribalNations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

With each passport, visitors and locals can check in to designated locations to unlock a broad range of prizes based on the number of locations visited. The program delivery is seamless, with no app download needed. Instead, the pass is easily accessed through TravelSouthDakota.com. Participant location redemption is followed through GPS-based tracking, with point accumulation and redemption tracked through the South Dakota Passport. Prizes are then shipped directly to participants.

See the following questions and answers for more information about the South Dakota Passports:

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How do I add my passport to my mobile device's home screen?

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Who do I contact if I'm having trouble with my passport?

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Is there a separate sign up for each passport, or are the passports interconnected?

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Know of a hidden gem you think should be a part of a South Dakota Passport?

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How do I download all passports at once?

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