Our Phone number is (605) 455 1226

Fax number:
(605) 455 1312

101 Children's Way, BIA Highway 27, Box 100
Porcupine, SD 57772

Contact us for our training & technical assistance services

We provide training and technical assistance to individuals, groups, schools, programs, organizations and governments on culturally appropriate planning, service delivery and evaluation in the area of children, youth and family initiatives.

A Tribally Chartered American Indian Non-Profit Corporation dedicated to " ... Restoring the Lakota Life ways and laws so that the Lakota People will once again flourish"

Our Staff

Our Staff is listed according to Lakota Protocol - that is the eldest males and females first, and then by age to the youngest.

Contact Information

We are located in a building about 4 miles south of Sharp's Corner on the PineRidge Reservation, in Southwest South Dakota. Please come and visit us when you are in the area. You can use our main number to call any of our staff, or write us at the mailing address listed on this page.

DONATIONS ARE WELCOME

If you would like to make a donation to support any of the programs under Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc. you can send a check or money order to Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc., 101 Children's Way, BIA Highway 27, Box 100, Porcupine, SD 57772. Pilamayaye (Thank You).

Roy Dennis Stone
Wakan Iyeska (Interpreter of the Sacred) /Consultant for:
All Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc. Programs

Ron Bush

Wakincunze (Management Team Member)

Administrative Assistant-Maza Tiopa Mentoring Program

Richard Two Dogs

Wakan Iyeska (Interpreter of the Sacred)/Consultant for:

All Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc. Programs

Raymond Elk Nation

Wakincunze (Management Team Member)

Family Therapist-Oyate Ta Woakipa Etan Woasniye

(Healing from the People's Trauma Project)

Jeff Iron Cloud
Ozuye Itancan (Lead Warrior Role)
Male Mentor- Tiwahe Wicozani Pi Kte (Toward Healthy Families)

Reuben Weston
Ozuye (Warrior)
Administrative Assistant-
Oyate Ta Woakipa Etan Woasniye
(Healing from the People's Trauma Project

Joe Giago
Ozuye (Warrior Role)
Research Assistant-Black Hills Center for American Indian Health Traditional Lakota Healing Research Grant

Eileen H. Iron Cloud
Wakincunze (Management Team Member)
Director- Oyate Ta Woakipa Etan Woasniye (Healing from
the People's Trauma) Project

Karen White Butterfly

Wakincunze (Management Team Member)

Director-Tiwahe Wicozani Pi Kte (Toward Healthy Families) Program

Colleen Little Moon
Katela Itancan (LeadWomen Warrior Role)

Director-Maza Tiopa Program

Alta White Plume

Katela (Women Warrior Role)

Female Research Assistant- Lakota Traditional Healing Research Project

S. Ramona White Plume
Katela (Women Warrior Role)
Lead Care Coordinator- Oyate Ta Woakipa Etan Woasniye
(Healing from the People's Trauma) Project

Denise Red Owl

Katela (Women Warrior Role)

Project Coordinator-Peta Ka Ilepi (Rekindling the Sacred Fire) Project

Linda White Face
Katela (Women Warrior Role)
Female Mentor-Tiwahe Wicozani Pi Kte (Toward Healthy Families Project)

Mary Jane Running Shield
Katela (Women Warrior Role)
Acting Business Manager-Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc. Business Office

Monique Giago
Katela (Women Warrior Role)
ltancan Winyan (Executive Director)
-Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc.

Vacant Positions

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Business Manager-Wakanyeja Pawicayapi, Inc.
One male parent-Board of Directors
One male grandparent-Board of Directors
Secretary-Board of Directors

If you are interested in applying here are the following application procedures:

1. Complete a WPI employment application (located at the Business Office where the forms are kept on the shelf as you go in the door) and attach all relevant information (Incomplete applications will be returned to you).

Relevant information to be considered for employment include:

A. Current drug test results (within the last 30 days)

B. Tribal/State/Federal Background Check (within the last 12 months)

C. Three References (See attached reference form)

D. Educational Documentation (diploma, transcripts, certificates)

E. If claiming Veterans or Tribal Preference attach official documentation

F. Resume (Optional)

2. Submit a letter of interest and completed application to the Executive Director (or a designee if absent) before closing date above.

Job Descriptions will be available upon request. Our mailing address is 101 Children's Lane, BIA Highway 27, PO Box 100, Porcupine, SD 57772. Office Number (605)455-1226 Fax Number (605)455-1312 Email: mgiago@wakanyeja.org.