Helping the Sicangu people restore intergenerational health

The Siċaŋġu Lakota were once one of the happiest and healthiest people on earth. Eating buffalo and local foods, physically active in our daily lives, connected to the land, each other, and the Spirit, we led long, healthy lives filled with meaning and purpose.

Achieving intergenerational health for the Siċaŋġu begins with this remembering of Wicozani, or “the good way of life,” healthy and whole in body, mind, and spirit.

The Siċaŋġu Health Initiative is here to accompany Siċaŋġu families on their return to their natural healthiness and wellbeing. We help people achieve Wicozani in their own lives.

Our approach is founded on relationship and compassion. We build socio-emotional well-being in young people through in-school programming and camps, support family health through coaching and food and wellness classes, and engage communities through health- and relationship-building events.

We hope you contact us to see how we can accompany you on your Wicozani journey.

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Woyute ki Pejuta Waste Heca Program

Woyute ki Pejuta Waste Heca (“Food as Good Medicine”) is a nutrition and wellness coaching program that seeks to help community members overcome their health challenges and live a healthier lifestyle.

In this program, you will:

Understand how food affects their health, their family’s health, and community health (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually).
Learn to create and follow a health plan with achievable goals.
Learn skills that will help improve their health longterm.

apply now! Deadline: May 12th

Wotakuye Wellness After-School Program

The Wotakuye Wellness After-School Program was created to help youth develop into healthy adults & good relatives by providing learning opportunities & building home health.

We offer: