Wambli Ska Okolakiciye
Meeting the needs of the people
Wambli Ska Society is a Native American-led community development relief organization focused on supporting the empowerment and well-being of Indigenous communities in and around Rapid City, South Dakota.
Wambli Ska has successfully paved the way for innovative programs in the community and securing meaningful collaborations with community leaders, peer organizations, and social service partners.
Programs & Services
Teen Center
The Teen Center provides a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for youth, offering spiritual guidance, mentorship, education, and service opportunities.
Oyate Court
Oyate Court facilitates a juvenile and young adult diversion and restorative justice program focused on healing and restoring balance.
Emergency Shelter
Emergency Shelter Resources fill the gap in shelter capacity by developing resources for temporary and transitional housing.
Cultural Outreach
The Cultural Outreach program strives to restore Lakota values and traditions, an integral part of identity and the healing process.
Street Outreach
Street Outreach meets people where they are, offering human connection, emergency resources, and linkage to care when needed most
Violence Prevention
Violence Prevention efforts work on multiple levels through youth diversion and community initiatives holistically addressing the root causes of violence.
“The Wambli Ska teen center is important to me and the community because they are there to help with youth and young adults in need. They are like family to everyone that comes around and they are very needed in the community.”
-Wambli Ska teen
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