Tribal Nations in South Dakota steward a rich array of natural and cultural resources—many of which offer untapped tourism opportunities.

The South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors representing each of the nine Tribal Nations of the Oceti Šakowiŋ Oyate (the Seven Council Fires of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people) in South Dakota.

Together with industry leaders, and local, state, and federal partners, SDNTA works to develop Native American tourism as a path cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and community pride.

For Tribal Nations, tourism offers the potential to alleviate poverty, the incentive to conserve their heritage and the opportunity to share their own stories on their own terms.

For the growing number of travelers seeking to connect with cultures and communities, Indigenous tourism offers authentic travel experiences—and memories that can last a lifetime.