OverviewTusweca (two-swe-cha) Tiospaye (tee-o-shpa-yea) is a Native 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota Oyate, that is dedicated to the promotion and strengthening of the Lakota language.   Tusweca Tiospaye is 100% Lakota operated. MissionOur mission is to develop a strong, healthy, and prosperous environment in which Lakota children and their families can learn and incorporate the Lakota language into their daily lives. It is our vision that one day the children of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and their families will feel safe and comfortable in using the Lakota language as their primary language at home and in the community. (Drag your mouse over the Tusweca Tiospaye logo to hear some Lakota language vocabulary.)
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Goals and ActivitiesOur goal is to revitalize the Lakota language by creating new generations of Lakota speakers.
We have been working at accomplishing our mission and vision since our creation in January 2007, by offering programs that are designed to teach and promote the use of the Lakota language and culture. These programs include:
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