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Wo'Takuye Oyate

The cure for colonization is connection.

Wo’takuye Oyate Kinship Nation Inter-Tribal Network

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Our mission is to foster a community kinship system that creates a sense of interconnectedness, mutual support, cultural vitality, and holistic well-being for Native Americans through grassroots collaboration and cultural engagement.

This initiative aims to provide a framework that promotes healthy community engagement through cultural connection and mutual support building. Ultimately, the Kinship Center will provide foundational programming for a juvenile diversion program for native youth and their families, in addition other community driven activities. 

We provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples to come together.

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We accomplish this through the promotion of ceremonies, cultural activities, celebrations, and other programs selected and developed through the servant leadership of community members. 

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We provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples to come together.

View upcoming events and programming.

We accomplish this through the promotion of ceremonies, cultural activities, celebrations, and other programs selected and developed through the servant leadership of community members. 

Upcoming Events

Building, honoring, and promoting Indigenous culture

Our Organizations

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Wo'takuye Oyate "The Kinship Center"

The framework consists of a Maske circle, Kola Circle, a Youth Leadership Circle, and the Helper circle.

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Family Council Initiative

A juvenile diversion alternative to court involvement. This program utilizes Indigenous cultural approaches and perspectives, rather than punishment to create a plan and path to healing.

Our Practices & Guidelines

Our values inform our practice guidelines. 

Respect

Create a system of care

It is the expectation that people and our non-human relatives be treated with respect regardless of religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or tribal affiliation.

Diversity

Recognize our differences

As peoples with diverse backgrounds and tribal affiliations/practices we recognize that spiritual, familial, and cultural traditions are similarly diverse.   

Wellbeing

Integrated Practices

Our practices and programs will promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. 

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Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota

1410 N. Kline St. , Aberdeen, SD 57401

Located in the lower level of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Minors under 13 must be accompanied.

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