Sioux Falls marks ninth Native American Day Parade

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Sioux Falls held its ninth annual Native American Day Parade on Monday, honouring South Dakota's nine sovereign tribal nations. South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day every second Monday of October since the law was passed in 1990, marking Indigenous leaders' contributions to the state's history.

For many families, the parade provides an opportunity to strengthen connections to their heritage. Emery Twohearts, who has participated with his children since the parade began in 2018, said he works to ensure his sons recognise and understand their history. 'I give my sons a little bit of culture every day. I just love it when we all come together and do things together,' he said.

Educational institutions also use the event to teach young people about their culture. Heather Rouse, Home Living Director at Marty Indian House, said students travel two hours from Marty Indian School to experience the parade and meet with their communities. 'We get kids from all over who want to go someplace where they belong, and they feel comfortable and loved,' she said. The school teaches culture through language instruction and powwows.

How it is being reported

• Passing down pride through the SF Native American Day ParadeParade marks 9 years of celebrating Native American culture in Sioux FallsDakotanewsnow · 13 Oct, 00:55
• Meal follows parade on Native Americans' Day in Sioux FallsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Elliannah Riedel of the Yankton Sioux Tribe was in Monday's Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade. When KELOLAND News met her at lunch at Falls Park following the parade, Riedel had just finished serving food to elders and was waiting for them to eat first as a sign of respect. "It [...]Keloland · 13 Oct, 00:15
• Family in focus at Native American Day paradeSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Monday is Native Americans' Day. Communities in South Dakota are marking the state holiday that dates back nearly 40 years. The second Monday of every October is Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. The law was passed in 1990. The day has celebrated Native American heritage ever since, and that [...]Keloland · 12 Oct, 23:20
• PHOTOS: Sioux Falls Native American Day ParadeSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Monday is Native Americans' Day in South Dakota and KELOLAND News will be covering the 9th annual Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade. The Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade Facebook page says this year's parade will honor the nine sovereign tribal nations of South Dakota. You can see photos [...]Keloland · 12 Oct, 16:17
• SF Native American Day parade starts MondaySIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - The Native American Day Parade will kick off in downtown Sioux Falls Monday morning, which will temporarily close a section of Phillips Avenue. The Sioux Falls Police Department provided a map of the parade route and staging areas. Phillips Avenue will be closed between 6th and 13th Street. Staging area [...]Keloland · 11 Oct, 20:48

In this story: Sioux Falls · South Dakota · Yankton Sioux Tribe · Marty Indian House · Emery Twohearts · Heather Rouse · Elliannah Riedel

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