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.
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Ship to Address:
1204 Indian Route 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
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 – Support Our Work
Together we can end violence against our Indigenous relatives.
Community Partners
Community partners play a vital role in creating safety and support for Indigenous women and Two Spirit relatives. Through collaboration with tribal nations, shelters, schools, health providers, and advocacy organizations, WAWAH strengthens coordinated responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. These partnerships help ensure survivors receive culturally relevant, trauma-informed services and that prevention efforts are rooted in community knowledge, trust, and shared responsibility.
