Wipazoka Wakpa IapiSioux Valley Dakota Language

Wipazoka Wakpa Iapi

Sioux Valley Dakota Language

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Welcome home

Welcome to the future home of Sioux Valley Dakota language learning, stories, and community resources.

Learn Dakota

Words, phrases, lessons and pronunciation resources.

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Elders' Voices

Stories and recordings shared with community permission.

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Dakota Library

Dictionaries, books and historical language references.

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Community

Classes, events, photographs and community contributions.

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Wipazoka Wakpa

Wipazoka Wakpa is the Dakota name used for Sioux Valley: Saskatoon River. This site is being developed to support the Dakota language and the generations who will carry it forward.

Prototype design — images, teachings, and recordings will be added after review and permission.