Winyan Wicayuonihan Oyanke
Advocating for and Protecting Indigenous Victims of Violence
We shelter and advocate for our Two Spirit relatives and other indigenous victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and sex trafficking in South Dakota.
What we do
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Youth & Prevention
Lakota based curriculum utilizing Lakota thought and philosophy through our creation stories grounded in Lakota culture and spirituality. Teaching the youth about their history through a Lakota Lense with honesty at the forefront.
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Training
We offer and provide training centering on Crisis Prevention and Intervention that meets the cultural and supportive needs of the individual.
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Community Engagement
Through events and relationship building, we engage our communities to improve visibility and encourage belonging.
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Medicines on the Prairie
Supporting mental, cultural, spiritual, and physical wellbeing through the restoration of our ancestral medicines.
Our Story, Our Dream
Where All Women Are Honored orWinyan Wicayuonihan Oyanke, began from one woman’s dream and fierce commitment to ending violence against Indigenous women. Joined by young women sharing the same dream, WAWAH opened its shelter doors with nothing but a strong desire to keep women and children safe and honored.
Join us –
Together we can end violence against our Indigenous relatives.