Welcome to the South Dakota Office of Tribal Government Relations. We hope this site answers your questions about the services and resources available through our office. You will find the following information within our pages:

Governor's Interstate Indian Council (GIIC)
Mission Statement of the Tribal Relations Office
Commissioner's Biography
Nine Tribes of South Dakota
State-Tribal Agreements (Gaming, ICWA)
History of the office
Frequently Asked Questions
Tribal Links
Visitor Information
South Dakota Powwow Schedule
Indian Education Office
Tribal Tourism, Guide to the Great Sioux Nation
South Dakota Indian Business Alliance
Contact Us

The Office of Tribal Government Relations was previously known as the Office of Indian Affairs, which was established in 1949 in accordance with Statute SDCL 1-4-1.  In 2001, Governor Rounds reorganized the Office of Tribal Government Relations and the office is now under Tourism and State Development.  The offices which make up Tourism and State Development with the Office of Tribal Government Relations are:  the Arts Council, Economic Development, Housing Development Authority, State Historical Society, and the Office of Tourism.

Artist
Spotlight


Sandy Swallow Gallery

Internationally and locally-renowned Sandy Swallow-Morgan artistic passion began in mid life, as she experimented with oils and watercolors while living on a ranch near Pine Ridge. Being self-taught, Sandy created art capturing her spiritual connection to nature, home and family.

Sandy is most well known for her hand-pulled block printmaking. This painstaking medium provides her with the ability to create dramatic pieces saturated with deep earth and pastel colors which evoke traditional Native American symbols and images from the natural world. Her prints convey a soothing, peaceful quality which enhance any living or work space.

Her success as a Native American Artist continues to grow as in 2007, First Lady Laura Bush sent an invitation for Sandy to attend a White House Reception for her painting of the National Parks (Devil Tower) for the White House Christmas Ornament.

Presently, Sandy has her own gallery located on Main Street in Hill City, SD. She invites you to the Sandy Swallow Gallery for a rewarding experience in Indian Art & Culture.

If you have any questions regarding authentic Indian art, please contact the Indian Arts and Crafts Board.

If you, or someone you know, would like to be a part of the Artist Spotlight, please contact Aske Whitebird.