Kul Wicasa Wopasi

Project Purpose The purpose of our project is to enhance existing youth leadership and cultural programs by integrating elders’ teachings and applying scientific methodologies, ultimately preserving and validating traditional practices for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe community.

This project will create plans, demonstrations, and prototypes of community-centered climate resilient food systems on the Kul Wicasa Oyate Tribal Nation. It will leverage the knowledge and ambition of local youth to collaboratively lead the planning, design, and system development work, in partnership with local ecological knowledge bearers.