Coming-Of-Age Ceremonies
Isnati Awicalowanpi - "They sing for her who lives alone"
One of our seven sacred rites. A four-day ceremony where girls will make their transition to young women going through traditional Lakota teachings, activities, and guidance. The girls will become physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually stronger for their journey through adulthood. They will carry the teachings they received for life.
Wicasa Ihuni - "Becoming a man"
A rite of passage for boys starting their transition to young men. They will go through four days of inipi and preparation to get ready for their buffalo hunt on the fifth day. They receive teachings throughout the 5 days on Woophe Sakowin (seven laws), Lakota lifeways, becoming a strong Lakota man and what that looks like.
