2025 Partner Update Series
Join us for a three-part webinar series featuring news and updates that highlight Sicangu Co’s intersectional approach!
To make it easier to hear from and connect with the teams most aligned with your interest, we are breaking our annual update into three thematic sessions.
There will be time for Q&A so we encourage you to attend the live sessions, but we’ll send a recording to all registrants — just be sure to register for the sessions below!
Session 1:
Economic Development, Energy, and Housing
Monday, March 3 from 1-2pm CT
Our first session will center around economic development efforts, including renewable energy and housing.
Speakers will include:
Clay Colombe, CEO
Michael LaPointe, Economic Development Specialist
Shere Wright, Tatanka Funds CDFI Board Chair and Interim Executive Director
Michael Prate, Jr., Keya Wakpala Project Manager
Session 3:
Food, Land, and Health
Wednesday, March 5 from 1-2pm CT
Our third session will feature our intersectional work across the areas of food, land, and health.
Speakers will include:
Michael Prate, Jr., Director of Community Development
Bud Colombe, Wolakota and Rosebud Farm Co General Manager
Matte Wilson, Former Food Sovereignty and Health Initiative Director (recently promoted to Deputy Director of Community Development)
Koby Hagen, Director of Food Systems
Sharli Colombe, Tatanka Funds CDFI Program Coordinator
Session 2:
Learning, Language, and Culture
Tuesday, March 4 from 1-2pm CT
Our second session will feature our work to revitalize the Lakota language and culture, as well as initiative aimed at developing the future workforce and leadership of the Sicangu Oyate.
Speakers will include:
Michael Prate, Jr., Director of Community Development
Sage Fast Dog, Wakanyeja Tokeyahci Head of School
Henry Quick Bear, Lakolya Waoniya Director
Jessica Larson, Learning and Development Director