Reunification of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Oyate through shared history, commonalities, and collaboration on developing regional tourism.
PRESERVATION
Promotion of art and culture in order to enhance self-identity and pride as well as preserve the culture, including language and traditional knowledge.
WOKSAPE
Recognition of Elders as the driving force of traditional knowledge and wisdom in the development of regional tourism and educating the youth to be stewards of the language and culture.
EDUCATION
Creation of cross-cultural bridges and educating the World about Native American communities.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Development of opportunities for Tribal Nations to become self-sufficient and create pathways to enhance livelihood.
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