South Dakota - Tribal Government Relations
South Dakota - Tribal Government Relations
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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
 2009 Custer State Park Tribal Arts Show
 
The First Annual Custer State Park Tribal Arts Show will be held May 16 & 17, 2009. This free event will be held at the Sylvan Lake Lodge Auditorium and will feature a juried art show with artist market, festival-type food vendors, awards presentation and dinner, musical performances, and cultural presentations in collaboration with many other interpretive park educational programs.

To be held during Custer State Park’s free Open House Weekend when over 20,000 people visit the park to celebrate the beginning of the summer season.  The Arts Festival begins with a juried Tribal Art Show of 30 artists displaying and selling their art in an indoor market. Renowned artists will be chosen to be part of the show by a jury of three, knowledgeable in Native American and fine arts, plus with a commitment to preserving heritage and traditions through art.

The First Annual Custer State Park Tribal Arts Show at Custer State Park will be a positive event that recognizes the importance of creativity in the lives of all South Dakotans, and creates awareness of Native American art, culture and entertainment to people of all ages, nationalities and economic backgrounds. It will also provide a new cultural tourism experience for South Dakota citizens and visitors.

The Art Show and Market will be open to the public May 16 & 17, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the Park’s FREE Open House Weekend.  Enjoy the Art Show and Market plus Native American entertainment including Dallas Chief Eagle, Jasmine Pickner and more. An Artist Reception will be held Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. featuring entertainment by Kevin Locke and Doug Good Feather.

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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.

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