Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
Lakota culture museum in Chamberlain, South Dakota / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center is a private, non-profit educational and cultural outreach program of St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States. The museum was established in May 1991 to honor and preserve the Lakota culture for the students at St. Joseph’s Indian School and to foster among people who visit an appreciation of the culture.
Established | 1991 (1991) |
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Location | 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, South Dakota |
Coordinates | 43°49′32″N 99°19′28″W |
Director | Dixie Thompson |
Website | aktalakota.org |
The mission of the Aktá Lakota Museum is to promote the knowledge and understanding of the cultures of Northern Plains Native Americans through the preservation of historical and contemporary works of art. The Aktá Lakota Museum has one of South Dakota’s most comprehensive collections of Northern Plains Native American artwork and historical artifacts.