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American Indian Culture Research Center This Webpage
is Dedicated to the Memory of:
Guide for Teachers &
Schools to Visit the Center
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If you wish to make a |
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American Indian Culture Research Center This Webpage
is Dedicated to the Memory of:
Guide for Teachers &
Schools to Visit the Center
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If you wish to make a |
| Topics of Interest: Heroes & Heroines Culture Education Myths (Story Telling) Spiritual Heritage Dakota Spirituality Women's Issues Fr Stan's Notes Tekakwitha Conference Indian Colleges Bibliography Other Sites Handcrafts / Gifts Home Page Address: American Indian Culture Research Center P.O. Box 98 Marvin, SD 57251-0098 Phone: (605) 398-9200
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In the critical year of 1876
Benedictine Monks came to Dakota Territory and at the request of
Sitting Bull at Standing Rock set up the first of several schools. In
1966 there evolved from the schools and from the inspiration of the
students the AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE RESEARCH CENTER at Blue Cloud
Abbey.
The principal purpose of the Center is to inform the general public of the world view, the philosophy of life, the spiritual insight of Native Peoples. It must be emphasized that no one person speaks for Indian People. There are over five hundred distinct American Indian Nations in the present United States. Each has its own language and history, its own sacred places and rituals. Each is rooted in and part of the land out of which it grew. Our website offers a very slight beginning of a learning to respect the giftedness of all Native Peoples. Researchers are invited to use the facilities of the Center -- appointment required. We hope you enjoy your tour through the various pages and will benefit from this site. If you care to call or write, we will do our best to introduce you to Indian Scholars in any discipline of your interest. Picture at Top of Page: "Sioux and Buffalo" by Artist:Black Lance - Courtesy: St. Joseph Indian School
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