Yankton Sioux Tribe

The Ihanktonwan Community Library in South Dakota will expand and improve services for the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the local community. The library will host periodic public seminars and presentations on topics of community interest with a special emphasis on health issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Ihanktonwan Nation. Working with other tribal entities, the library will collect materials and develop programs focused on preserving the tribe's history, culture, and language. They also plan to provide a broad range of information to assist patrons with literacy skills, job searches, health and wellness issues, and other subjects of interest. Staff will develop new skills by attending library conferences.