Red Cloud champions intellectual and spiritual growth, and Lakȟóta culture—language, ceremony, and visual arts—to create transformational opportunities for our Oglala Lakȟóta community.
A place for art, education, preservation, economic development, culture and history.
The Heritage Center is currently open for summer hours. The Center is free, but donations are very much appreciated and continue to support the preservation and programming work of the gallery and gift shop.
Each year, The Heritage Center presents at least three exhibitions as well as the world-renowned Red Cloud Indian Art Show, held each summer. Check out some of the historic and contemporary artwork from our nearly 10,000-piece collection.
The Heritage Center Gift Shop features an extensive collection of porcupine quillwork, beadwork and a variety of Plains and traditional art for sale.
The Office of Truth and Healing has received the final report from Marsha Small and her team at Ohio Valley Archeology, Inc. in regard to the excavation in Drexel Hall basement. We’re thankful to them and to the representatives from the FBI who were present during the excavation. Our deepest gratitude to the community member who brought forward their testimony in regard to the excavation site. Maȟpíya Lúta | Red Cloud continues its commitment to pursuing all avenues of truth-seeking. RESULTS The report affirms that no evidence of graves existed in the soil and that there was no evidence of graves ever having been removed. Click below to read the full report.
NEWS
We’re excited to announce the release of our Annual Report! The Annual Report provides an overview of the financial year spanning 2021-22 (FY22). Examples of perseverance and resilience echoed throughout FY22 as were all still were dealing with the ever-changing challenges of the on-going pandemic. Come along with us as we revisit some of the highlights from the year and learn more about exciting changes to come in the look ahead!
PARENT
Testing and contact information details for 2023-2024.
INTERVIEW
Red Cloud’s Alumni have participated in various acts of service. Meet Red Cloud’s former alumna AmeriCorps member who also works in archeology!
MAGAZETTE
Spring 2022. Stories of Red Cloud Schools, The Heritage Center, Pastoral Ministries.
Pine Ridge, SD – Starting January 9th, Mahpiya Luta | Red Cloud Indian School, Inc. will join a growing movement of organizations moving away from a 40-hour, five-day work week model.
We urgently need to raise $25,000 this week.
We urgently need to raise $25,000 this week to support our summer internship program. Your gift helps sponsor this important opportunity for high school students and recent alumni as they prepare to enter the workforce.
We are raising $20,000 to support our Lakȟóta Language camp, Empower the next generation and make a gift today.