TUSWÉĊA TIÓṠPAYE

Preserving Lakota Way of Life Through Our Youth

2009 Hand games

 The 3rd Annual Tusweca Tiospaye Hanpapecun (Lakota Style Hand-game Tournament) took place on Monday, April 13th after being postponed from its original date of April 4th due to a blizzard.  Isna Wica I from Loneman School took the championship with the Super Thorpes from Pine Ridge High School placing 2nd.  Isna Wica II from Loneman School placed Third.
 
Nine teams took part in this year's tournament that was held at the Wolf Creek School Gymnasium east of Pine Ridge Village.