Great Plains Tribal Health

Fatherhood Support Group
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | 10 East Mall Drive, 10 E Mall Drive, Rapid City, 57701, United States
Dads—this space is for you. Join us for a supportive, community-centered group focused on building strong relationships with your children and connecting with other fathers.
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
10 E. Mall Drive, Rapid City, SD
Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health TMIECHV Program & Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
📞 Contact:
Joe Tyon | joe.tyon@gptchb.org | 605-858-5600
Jeremy Blacksmith | jeremy@oayeluta.org | 605-415-3796

Youth Drum and Wicaglata Class
2026-08-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Lakota Homes Oyate Community Center, 2430 Gnugnuska Drive, Rapid City, SD, 57702
This is a 4-week drum and singing class for youth. Food and drinks are provided for participants.
Class dates:

March 10th
March 17th
March 24th
March 31st

Honoring the Drum. Strengthening Our Youth. Supporting traditional Resilience.
The drum is the heartbeat of our people and a foundational source of traditional strength. It connects our youth to their ancestors, language, and Lakota identity. Through engagement in traditional drumming and singing, young people build not only musical skill but also social, emotional, and value-based wellness.
Wíčaglata provides a safe, culturally grounded space where youth can participate in positive, strengths-based activities that promote resilience, belonging, and self-confidence. Guided by Lakota value-based teachings, participants will gain skills that support lifelong wellbeing and healthy decision-making.
Through this program, youth will learn:
• Respect for the drum as a living Relative and heritage resource
• Lakota songs, their histories, and their traditional significance
• Core Lakota values, including humility, generosity, respect, and courage
• The importance of kinship, community connection, and collective responsibility
• traditional identity as a protective factor that supports mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
• How traditional, belonging, and positive peer relationships help prevent substance misuse, including opioid misuse and overdose
Our youth are the next generation of drum keepers and traditional carriers. By investing in them today with tailored, prevention-focused support, we help ensure the strength of our traditions, the health of our communities, and the well-being of future generations.
At the end of the four weeks, participants will have the opportunity to make their own drum.
Contact the Great Plains Tribal Opioid Response program for questions.

Community Healing Activities
2026-08-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-03 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-27 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Lakota Homes Oyate Community Center, 2430 Gnugnuska Drive, Rapid City, SD, 57702
🌿 You’re invited! Community Healing Activities 🌿Come build community and practice positive coping skills through cultural activities every Monday & Tuesday in Jan & Feb 2026.
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM📍 Lakota Homes Oyate Community Center (Rapid City)🍽️ Food & drinks provided✅ FREE Narcan trainings & supplies

Group-Based Parenting Class via Zoom!
2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:30 | https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d55284316767fbc1007569b910215
Support, learn, and connect with other moms and moms-to-be in a welcoming space. Topics are tailored for prenatal moms and parents with babies up to 18 months.
🗓 Starts: March 16, 2026
📅 Weekly sessions available
📲 Scan the QR code to register, click the registration link below or contact Madonna Wright for more info!
Register Here.

Building Healthy Children Through Healthy Families
2026-08-01 | Best Western Ramkota, 2111 N. Lacross St., Rapid City, SD
Join Great Plains Tribal Health for Building Healthy Children Through Healthy Families on August 1, 2026, at the Best Western Ramkota – Rushmore Room in Rapid City, SD.
We look forward to bringing families together for a fun and meaningful event focused on building healthy futures for our children and communities. More details coming soon!

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-07-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Great Plains Tribal Health Board, 2611 Elderberry Blvd, Rapid City, SD, 57703
Join us for a FREE Mental Health First Aid Training on July 30th & 31st from 9AM–1PM in Rapid City, SD!
Learn how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges, provide support, and connect individuals to helpful resources. This training is perfect for community members, parents, teachers, first responders, outreach workers, students, and anyone wanting to better support others.
Click Here to Register

HIV, HCV, and Syphilis Training
2026-07-29 | SD
📚🩺 HIV, HCV, and Syphilis Training
Earn 3 FREE Continuing Education (CE) credits while expanding your knowledge on prevention, testing, and care.
✅ Open to ALL public health professionals
❗ You do NOT need to be a clinician to participate
Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health Epidemiology Center
📲 Enroll now: Scan the QR code or visit the registration link provided
Continuing Education Hand Off Survey<<<<Click TO Register
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Healing With Horses Camp Planning Meetings
2026-07-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Lakota Homes Oyate Community Center, 2430 Gnugnuska Drive, Rapid City, SD, 57702
🐴✨ Healing with Horses Camp Planning Meetings ✨🐴
Be part of the planning and help shape the upcoming Healing with Horses Camp!
📅 Meeting Dates: Jan 20 | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | Apr 21🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Lakota Homes Oyate Center2430 Gnugnuska Dr., Rapid City, SD 57701
📞 Questions? Contact Delaney Apple at (605) 355-2670.Meetings will be held monthly January–April 2026.

Monthly Equine Healing Events
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Thunder Horse Stables 2215 S. Valley Dr. Rapid City, SD 57703, 3315 S. Valley Dr., Rapid City, SD, 57703
Location: Thunder Horse Stables, 3315 S. Valley Dr. Rapid City, SD

Contact: Bridget Williams: 605‑441‑2038
FREE ACTIVITIES – FOOD PROVIDED
Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Opioid Response

2026 Dates and Topics
February 21

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Session: Youth
Lakota Value: Woohitika (Bravery)

March 28

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Session: Adult
Lakota Value: Woksape (Wisdom)

April 18

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Session: Family
Lakota Value: Waohola (Respect)

May 16

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Session: Youth
Lakota Value: Wacantognaka (Generosity)

June 6

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Session: Adult
Lakota Value: Wowacintanka (Perseverance)

July 18

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Session: Family
Lakota Value: Wacantognaka (Generosity)

August 15

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Session: Youth
Lakota Value: Woksape (Wisdom)
