Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate will record, edit, and disseminate at least eight video recordings of traditional stories told in the Dakota Language by Dakota Oyate elders. The recordings will be edited to prevent human error, long pauses, or any other potential interferences; and assist the Sisseton Wahpeton College’s Dakota Iapi program and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate in increasing the volume and distance the Iapi is shared. A portion of funds will also support the salaries of the staff recording and editing the eight stories. The grant will provide direct benefit to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and the Lake Traverse Reservation.