September 5, 2017 – January 7, 2018
The horse is more than just an animal for the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota people who make up the Seven Councils Fire. Rather than only a means for work or travel, the horse has been cherished as kin since its reintroduction to North America more than three centuries ago. The Horse Nation of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the horse as seen through the eyes of contemporary Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota artists.

“Organized by the Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School with support from Red Cloud Indian School, Inc., The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Ats, The South Dakota Humanities Council, The Black Hills Community Foundation, Joyce Dobbert, Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies, and Racing Magpie LLC”

Sponsored in part by the MONA Bison Society.