Waniyetu Wicoti (Winter Camp) 2025
The goal of Waniyetu Wicoti is to learn about Lakota Winter Science. We’ll be learning about the Lakota winter plant harvesting, Nonmigratory Bird Nation, Snow Flake Sciences, Lakota Astronomy and Historical Geology and their connection to our Lakota creation stories.
Open to everyone ages 11 years and older. Participants need to be able to commit to 2 1/2 days of camping, checking in Friday, February 14th and going home Sunday, February 16th.
Applications deadline is Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. Campers who are accepted will receive camp supplies needed to have the best quality experience at Waniyetu Wicoti. Only completed applications will be considered.
Application Deadline is 2/5/2025 For questions regarding application process please call Helene Gaddie at 605-454-8425 or Waylon Gaddie 605-454-8893, or the GIW Office 605-433-5007. You can also email
camps@giways.org.
Website and information of previous camps can be found at
www.giways.org