Generations Indigenous Ways

Generations Indigenous Ways Generations Indigenous Ways is an native non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth. Lakota Science Seasonal Camps are offered for youth ages 12-16.

Generations Indigenous Ways is an affiliate of the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc. It is organization dedicated to empowering the Lakota youth with knowledge of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education while incorporating the Lakota Culture through the Indigenous Sciences. It was founded in March of 2013 on the Pine ridge Reservation in SD. We are

currently located near the community of Lost Dog, SD on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the Oglala Band of the Seven Council Fires, in South Dakota. We service the Native American students from the large land base of the seven council fires, which covers the state of South Dakota. The organization’s major focus is, but not limited to, the Lakota Oyate(people) of the Pine Ridge Reservation. We welcome participation to all students of all backgrounds, welcoming all who are interested in STEM educational activities. Generations Indigenous Ways offers an after-school K-12th grade Indigenous Science curriculum that incorporates Lakota Culture and Western Sciences. This curriculum is derived from a Medicine Wheel Model that was established by the successful outcomes of the Native Science Field Centers. GIW offers seasonal programming that includes informal science seminars and youth science camps that are integrated with the Lakota culture. There has been a sustainable food initiative that serves the communities on the people on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Through the sustainable food initiative, Generations Indigenous Ways has been able to provide the communities on the east side of the Pine Ridge Reservation with basic gardening courses. The staff volunteers and presenters of the organization are Earth Scientists, Conservational Biologists, Engineers, Lakota Experts and Artists from across Lakota country; bringing all of their different expertise together to build successful Indigenous Science education. Informal Science Seminars are offered for communities and schools throughout the year. These Informal Science Seminars give insight to environmental issues that impact the land and waters, as well as Lakota Culture sustainability.

05/09/2026
05/08/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for a community gardening class! We will learn about seeds, planting, and sustenance from Manny Macedo, Executive Director of Indigenous Foodways. This session will inform about Indigenous connections to seeds and lands, ethical harvesting techniques, companion planting, and more! After learning and practicing in our garden, take some seeds home and grow food for your relatives!

Lunch will be provided along with seed giveaways!

05/05/2026
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05/04/2026

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The LSSFI is open to incoming 6th graders to incoming 12th graders. -Lakota Physics Camp: June 1-4, 2026. -Journey to the Center of the Earth: June 29-July 2, July 6-9, 2026. The goal of the Lakota Summer Science Field Institute is to motivate youth to discover and explore science, technology, engin...

Today 5/4/26 at 3pm. Attend the hearing to get an injunction from federal court to stop the Illegal drilling!
05/04/2026

Today 5/4/26 at 3pm. Attend the hearing to get an injunction from federal court to stop the Illegal drilling!

📣🚨TOMORROW‼️ ATTEND THE HEARING TO GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE FEDERAL COURT TO STOP THE ILLEGAL DRILLING ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00 PM.
A lawsuit was filed April 2 by BH Clean Water Alliance, NDN Collective, and Earthworks. We hope it will force the US Forest Service to consider the important issues at Pe’ Sla, which is a critical sacred landscape for Lakota people, part of the watershed for Rapid City’s water, and an ecosystem that is only found in our area.

Before the Court could act, Pete Lien & Sons started drilling! So we asked for an injunction by the Court to stop the drilling.

Help pack the courtroom to show that we care about protecting our water and sacred landscapes – at the Federal Building at:
515 – 9th Street, Rapid City. Remember to bring your ID and to check your pockets before entering.

Today May 4, 2026 at 515 9th St., Rapid City, SD, attend the hearing to get an injunction from federal court to stop the...
05/04/2026

Today May 4, 2026 at 515 9th St., Rapid City, SD, attend the hearing to get an injunction from federal court to stop the Illegal drilling!

On Thursday (4/30) evening 9 tribes filed a lawsuit contending that the permit the US Forest Service granted to Pete Lien & Sons Inc. violated both the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
The Tribes who filed the suit include the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Santee Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Yankton Sioux Tribe.
This is the second lawsuit filed against this drilling project with the first being filed on April 2, 2026, by NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Earthworks.
Here are a few ways you can help Protect Pe’ Sla:
✍🏾 Sign our petition: https://ndnco.cc/protectpesla
➡️ Add your organization, coalition, or Tribe name (no individuals at this time) to this sign on letter: https://ndnco.cc/signtosavepesla
🪶 Donate: https://donate.ndncollective.org/campaign/795725/donate
🎥 Stay tuned, we will be going LIVE and providing updates in the coming days.
👩🏽‍⚖️ The hearing will be held on Monday *May 4th at 3 pm MT at the *Federal Courthouse in Rapid City for the temporary restraining order that was filed on 4/29. Show your support and attend the courthouse.

On Thursday (4/30) evening 9 tribes filed a lawsuit contending that the permit the US Forest Service granted to Pete Lien & Sons Inc. violated both the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act.

The Tribes who filed the suit include the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Santee Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Yankton Sioux Tribe.

This is the second lawsuit filed against this drilling project with the first being filed on April 2, 2026, by NDN Collective, Black Hills Clean Water Alliance, and Earthworks.

Here are a few ways you can help Protect Pe’ Sla:

✍🏾 Sign our petition: https://ndnco.cc/protectpesla.

➡️ Add your organization, coalition, or Tribe name (no individuals at this time) to this sign on letter: https://ndnco.cc/signtosavepesla

🪶 Donate: https://donate.ndncollective.org/campaign/795725/donate

🎥 Stay tuned, we will be going LIVE and providing updates in the coming days.

👩🏽‍⚖️ The hearing will be held on Monday *May 4th at 3 pm MT at the *Federal Courthouse in Rapid City for the temporary restraining order that was filed on 4/29. Show your support and attend the courthouse.

04/29/2026
04/22/2026

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20750 BIA 2
Interior, SD
57750

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+1 605-433-5007

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