Participants each received gifts from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe at the 2015 Youth Day celebration. Photo by Vi Waln
Rosebud Hosts Youth Day
By Vi Waln
LCT Correspondent ROSEBUD, SD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe provided a day filled with activities and prizes geared to the young people of the reservation communities. On what was the hottest day of the season so far, the youth of the Rosebud enjoyed several games and played on inflatables. Tribal programs had booths set up for attendees to learn more about services they offer. Many programs offered incentives to visitors. A youth wacipi was held in the afternoon for all who attended. Several social dances were held for the young people, such as the Owl Dance, Two Step and Round Dance. The social dances were called by Sandra Black Bear. Wacipi emcee was Pat Bad Hand, Sr. Despite the heat of the day, people of all ages enjoyed themselves dancing at the wacipi. Fruit and water were available for everyone throughout the day.
A large inflatable, sponsored by the National Guard, entertained many local children at Rosebud’s Youth Day celebration. Photo by Vi Waln
Moonwalker Lakota, a local Michael Jackson look alike, also attended the event and gave a performance for attendees. The Lil Diva’s Dance group gave an excellent performance after the wacipi. A free concert was well attended by the youth. Local Rap/Hip-Hop performances were given by Frank Waln, Kodi DeNoyer and Gunner Krogman. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe provided gifts for young people of all ages after the wacipi. The youth lined up to receive gifts from local program employees. A great time was had by all who attended. The event was sponsored several tribal programs, including: the Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention Mentoring Program, the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative, RST Childcare, RST Head Start, SFIS FACE Program, Wiconi Wakan, Diabetes Prevention Program, RST Education, RST Forestry, RST Game, Fish & Parks and the Defending Childhood Initiative. Also, Piya Mani Otipi, RST Alcohol Program, Lakota Tiwahe Center, SFIS Food Program, RST IT Department, RST Song and Dance, RST President & Vice President Offices, Rosebud Police Department, RST Solid Waste, RST Sand & Gravel and the RST Water & Sewer Department. Find the award-winning Lakota Country Times on the Internet, Facebook and Twitter.
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