Free resources
You will find a selection of free Dakota language/culture resources here. More can be found here. To foster the growth of the culture and language, feel free to share these with friends, family and schools.
Halloween coloring page
Celebrate Halloween with a FREE Dakota-inspired coloring page featuring spooky designs, Dakota florals, and festive Halloween fun! Illustrated by: Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota)Dakota language by: Dawí Westerman Download, print, and add your own colors! Perfect...
(Free Zine) Guidance of the Four Winds: Dakota/Lakota Seasonal Teachings on Change, Balance and Connection
GUIDANCE OF THE FOUR WINDS: Find Your Balance Through the Seasons In Dakota/Lakota teachings, the Four Winds are more than weather - they are relatives. Each wind carries its own spirit, direction, season, and teachings that help us live in balance with ourselves, our...
(Free Zine) WE ARE POWER: Find Your Relational Power
WE ARE POWER: Find Your Relational Power In Dakota culture, relationship and kinship are everything. Our power does not come from domination or control — it comes from how we care for one another, how we honor the land, and how we understand our responsibility to...
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 Waziya, the Dakota Spirit of the North Wind! Two of the coloring pages feature writing by Dakota authors Tanagidantowin/Blue Hummingbird Woman (Tara Perron) and Diane Wilson.
Valentines Day Dakota coloring pages & cards
Happy Čhaŋtéskuya Aŋpétu! Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Dakota with these free coloring pages and cards.
What Color Is It? coloring pages
“Owá tókheča he? What color is it?” is a free Dakhóta coloring book illustrated by Marlena Myles with Dakhóta by Dawí.
Father’s Day coloring pages & cards
Até Aŋpétu Oíyokiphi Yuhá! Celebrate mother’s day in Dakota with these free coloring pages and cards.
Mother’s Day coloring pages & cards
Iná Aŋpétu Oíyokiphi Yuhá! Celebrate Mother’s Day in Dakota with these free coloring pages and cards.
Earth Day coloring pages
Celebrate Grandmother Earth everyday with these free Dakota coloring pages.