Lakota Oyate Ki powwow in the Oregon State Prison

REGION SERVED: Willamette Valley

City: Salem

Led by: Native American

Lakota Oyate Ki is a Native American culture club located within the walls of the Oregon State Penitentiary. The Lakota Club is organized by Native inmates to provide quality programs and support to address the unique social, cultural, and economic needs of Native inmates. The Lakota Club is led by Native inmates; through their organizing, the Lakota Club is preserving, restoring and sustaining their Indian heritage and connection with the broader Native community.