Programs and Community Resources
Kunsi Keya Tamakoce provides a variety of programs, teachings, ceremonies, and community resources that support cultural preservation, personal growth, leadership development, and community well-being.
Teachings & Workshops
Virtual and in-person educational offerings, Educational Programs, Community Learning, Leadership Development.
Our teachings are rooted in a simple belief: when people gather with openness, humility, and curiosity, learning becomes transformation.
Kunsi Keya Tamakoce offers teachings, workshops, and facilitated learning experiences rooted in Lakota values, Indigenous wisdom, matriarchal leadership, and community care. Drawing from nearly four decades of ceremonial practice and intergenerational knowledge, our workshops create opportunities for individuals, organizations, schools, and communities to engage in meaningful dialogue, reflection, and learning.
Topics may include Indigenous perspectives on leadership, Two-Spirit teachings and visibility, storytelling as healing, relational accountability, community building, grief and resilience, intergenerational learning, land stewardship, cultural preservation, and the role of ceremony in everyday life.
Each offering is designed to foster connection, curiosity, and personal growth while honoring the lived experiences and wisdom that participants bring into the space. Workshops may be offered in-person or virtually and can be customized for conferences, educational institutions, nonprofits, community organizations, leadership teams, and affinity groups.
At KKT, we believe that teachings are not simply information to be learned—they are relationships to be lived. Our workshops invite participants to move beyond knowledge acquisition and into deeper connection with themselves, one another, and the communities they serve.
Leadership & Consulting
Speaking engagements, facilitation, organizational development, leadership training.
We believe the strongest leaders are not those who stand above others, but those who help communities remember their collective wisdom, strengthen relationships, and move forward together.
Kunsi Keya Tamakoce offers leadership development, facilitation, and consulting services grounded in Indigenous wisdom, matriarchal leadership principles, relational accountability, and community-centered approaches to change. Drawing from decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, Indigenous community engagement, organizational development, and ceremonial practice, we support individuals, organizations, and communities seeking to lead with greater integrity, inclusion, and purpose.
Our approach recognizes that effective leadership is not rooted in authority or hierarchy, but in relationship, responsibility, listening, and service. Through customized consulting, facilitated dialogue, strategic planning, leadership coaching, workshops, and community engagement processes, we help organizations strengthen communication, navigate change, deepen community trust, and align their actions with their values.
Areas of focus may include:
Indigenous-Informed Leadership
Matriarchal Leadership Models
Relational Accountability & Community Care
Trauma-Informed Organizational Practices
Strategic Planning & Vision Development
Community Engagement & Trust Building
Board Development & Governance
Two-Spirit & LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Storytelling & Narrative Change
Conflict Navigation & Restorative Practices
Intergenerational Leadership Development
Truth-Telling, Healing & Reconciliation Processes
Whether supporting a nonprofit organization, educational institution, tribal community, leadership team, conference, or grassroots initiative, KKT helps cultivate leadership that is rooted in relationship, reciprocity, courage, and collective responsibility.
Our consulting is particularly valuable for organizations seeking to move beyond transactional models of leadership and toward practices that strengthen belonging, accountability, and long-term community well-being.
Youth & Family Programs
We believe every young person deserves to grow up knowing where they come from, who they belong to, and the gifts they carry for future generations.
Kunsi Keya Tamakoce's Youth & Family Programs are designed to strengthen relationships between generations while nurturing cultural identity, leadership, confidence, and belonging. Rooted in Lakota teachings and matriarchal values, these programs create opportunities for youth, parents, caregivers, elders, and community members to learn, grow, and support one another in meaningful ways.
Through cultural teachings, storytelling, talking circles, mentorship, land-based learning, creative arts, leadership development, and ceremonial preparation, participants are invited to deepen their understanding of themselves, their communities, and their responsibilities to future generations.
A cornerstone of this work is our developing Coming of Age Program, which supports youth and their families through a year-long journey of preparation, learning, cultural connection, and personal growth.
Participants engage with teachings related to identity, self-respect, healthy relationships, community responsibility, traditional knowledge, and life transitions while being guided by elders, mentors, and community leaders.
Program offerings may include:
Coming of Age Preparation & Ceremony
Youth Leadership Development
Mother-Daughter & Family Gatherings
Two-Spirit Youth Support & Mentorship
Cultural Arts, Storytelling & Traditional Skills
Talking Circles & Community Building
Land Stewardship & Food Sovereignty Education
Intergenerational Learning Opportunities
Seasonal Gatherings & Family Events
Indigenous Identity & Belonging Workshops
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Community Organizations & Grassroots Groups
Sliding Scale: $250–$750
1–2 hour workshop
Virtual or in-person
Designed for community groups, affinity groups, and grassroots organizations
Nonprofit Organizations
$750–$1,500
Half-day training or workshop
Customized content
Resource materials included
Educational Institutions
$1,000–$2,500
Keynote presentation
Classroom engagement
Faculty/staff training
Student workshops
Conferences & Professional Events
$1,500–$5,000
Keynote speaking
Panel participation
Facilitated dialogue
Leadership workshops
Organizational Consulting
$150–$250/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day
INVESTMENT
Kunsi Keya Tamakoce is committed to making teachings accessible while ensuring the sustainability of our work.
Workshop and consulting fees vary based on the size of the organization, length of engagement, travel requirements, and customization requested.
Community organizations with limited resources are encouraged to inquire about sliding-scale options.
Workshops begin at $250. Consulting engagements begin at $150/hour.
(Please contact us to discuss your needs and receive a customized proposal.)