At Wíyouŋkihipi Productions, we are dedicated to uplifting and supporting the community through the teachings of Wodakota — balance, harmony, and peace. Our mission is to create a platform for Oceti Sakowin voices to thrive, sharing cultural knowledge and wisdom with future generations through events, books, and free resources.
As a resource hub, we focus on publishing children’s books that celebrate Dakota/Lakota culture and language, while also organizing community events that highlight the values and teachings of Wodakota. These efforts provide meaningful tools for families, educators, and learners of all ages, fostering deeper connections to Indigenous culture and traditions.
Through storytelling, education, and community-building, we aim to amplify Dakota stories, nurture cultural pride, and inspire future generations to carry these teachings forward. Thank you for being a part of this journey to preserve and share the beauty of Dakota culture.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Dates: January 2 – 29, 2026
Location: 3rd Floor Gallery, F-O-K Studios
106 W Water St, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Artist Reception:
January 11, 2026: 5–8pm
Featuring a Native market, poetry readings, artist talks, Indigenous catering and community gathering.
Native Voices of Power exhibition: Call for Art & Poetry
About the Exhibition
Native Voices of Power is a January 2026 exhibition celebrating Indigenous strength, creativity, and cultural fire, curated by Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota). The show uplifts artwork and poetry that reflect the many sources of Native power — land, ancestors, ceremony, language, community, imagination, and the inner fire that continues to move through our nations.
We invite Native artists and poets to share work that expresses cultural strength in all its forms: quiet or fierce, ancestral or emergent, grounded in land or lifted by vision. This exhibition creates a space where our stories amplify one another, showing how creativity becomes strength and how art becomes a living expression of cultural continuance.
Submissions
• All ages and experience levels welcome: up to 2 pieces. Artists handle any sales.
• All visual mediums are eligible: painting, drawing, sculpture, poetry, photography, beadwork, fashion, textiles, regalia-inspired pieces, carving, digital art, animation, video, installation, mixed media, and more.
Application deadline: December 26, 2025
Artwork drop-off/delivery window: December 27–January 1
All submissions must be from artists or poets who are enrolled members or acknowledged descendants of federally recognized and officially State recognized tribes, in accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) of 1990.
Recent free resources
Dakota Winter Plants Coloring Pages & Waziya Winter Wind Augmented Reality
These coloring pages were created by Spirit Lake Dakota artist Marlena Myles to celebrate winter! You are free to download for personal/classroom/educational events use only. These come with an augmented reality component that you can activate anyplace to visit with...
Valentines Day Dakota coloring pages & cards
Free Dakota Valentine's Day coloring pages & cards Happy Čhaŋtéskuya Aŋpétu! Celebrate Valentine's Day in Dakota with these free coloring pages, cards and phrases. These were created by Spirit Lake Dakota artist Marlena Myles to celebrate love. The Dakota...
What Color Is It? coloring pages
Owá tókheča he? What color is it? (free coloring book) Owá tókheča he? What color is it? is a Dakhóta coloring book illustrated by Marlena Myles with Dakhóta by Dawí. You are free to download for personal/classroom use only. Glossary Owá tókheča he?What color is it?...
News & Updates
Waziya Winter Wind Celebration: A Day of Connection, Culture, and Community
The Waziya Winter Wind Celebration brought warmth and joy to the community, uniting relatives, neighbors, and friends in a heartfelt celebration of Dakota culture and traditions. The event highlighted the beauty of connection, the power of storytelling, and the importance of sustaining traditions for future generations.
New book releases
New releases & products
Limited Edition Ledger Paper Poetry Prints
These limited edition poetry prints feature original poems from Native Voices of Power, printed on authentic 1878 Sioux County, Iowa ledger paper. Each sheet is unique, carrying the history, texture, and markings of its original use — no two prints are the same.
Details:
• Size: 11 x 18 inches
• Paper: Original 1878 Sioux County, Iowa ledger sheets
• Price: $50 each
• Edition: Limited – sales close January 31, 2026
• Options: Shipping or local pickup available
Each purchase directly supports Native creators:
• 50% goes to the poet
• 50% supports Wíyouŋkihipi, a Dakota-led publishing company uplifting future Native knowledge keepers and storytellers
Art & design by Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota)
These prints are both artwork and archive — honoring Native voices while giving new life to historical materials. Once this edition closes, it will not be reprinted.
Events
October 2025
Eya Autumn-Wind Dakota Celebration
Join artists Marlena Myles and Tanáǧidaŋ Tó Wíŋ with special guests for a community celebration of Éya, the transformative Autumn Wind of the West. Featuring Botanical Cyanotypes printmaking with Aiyana Kline & Courtney Cochran and Weaving with Cattails with Ella...
September 2025
Plant dye and earth pigment demo by Wóokiye Wíŋ
Uncover the colors of the earth and plants with us. We will explore the process of making watercolor from pipestone, as I share a live demonstration of how it is created. You will also see and learn about items made with plant dyes, with samples available to view and ex...
