SERVICES

 At KKT, ceremony is not something separate from daily life; it is practiced through the relationships we build, the food we share, the stories we carry, and the responsibilities we hold to one another and the land. 

Founded in 1987, the Kunsi Keya Tamakoce Two-Spirit Sundance is a matriarchal Lakota ceremonial gathering rooted in prayer, sacrifice, healing, and community responsibility. Held annually on Grandmother Turtle Land, Sundance offers participants an opportunity to deepen their relationship with themselves, their community, Mother Earth, and All Our Relations.

Guided by nearly four decades of ceremonial leadership and tradition, the Sundance welcomes individuals who are committed to approaching the work with humility, respect, sobriety, and a willingness to participate fully in community life. The ceremony is supported by shared meals, communal responsibilities, teachings, prayer, song, and the collective care of the ceremonial circle.

Participation is by application and requires a commitment to the values, protocols, and responsibilities of the ceremonial community.

 Throughout the year, Kunsi Keya Tamakoce offers monthly ceremonies, teachings, and community gatherings that support spiritual growth, cultural learning, relationship building, and collective healing. These gatherings may include sweat lodge ceremonies, pipe ceremonies, full moon teachings, talking circles, seasonal celebrations, cultural teachings, and community meals.

Rooted in Lakota values of reciprocity, respect, and relational accountability, these gatherings provide opportunities for participants to deepen their connection to ceremony, community, and the natural world while learning alongside elders, teachers, and fellow community members.

Whether attending for the first time or returning as a long-time participant, individuals are welcomed into a space of prayer, reflection, learning, and shared responsibility. 

At KKT, ceremony is not something separate from daily life; it is practiced through the relationships we build, the food we share, the stories we carry, and the responsibilities we hold to one another and the land.

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.

 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.

 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

  Donation-Based | Community Supported

Kunsi Keya Tamakoce believes that cultural teachings, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for connection should be accessible to youth and families regardless of financial circumstances.

Many of our Youth & Family Programs are offered at no cost to participants through the support of grants, donations, community sponsorships, and volunteer contributions. When appropriate, participants may be invited to make a voluntary donation to help sustain the program and support future generations.

No one will be turned away due to an inability to contribute financially.

 We welcome:
Individual donations
Monthly sustaining donors
Program sponsors
In-kind donations
Foundation and grant partnerships
Volunteer support

Your contributions help provide educational materials, cultural arts supplies, food, transportation assistance, elder honoraria, youth scholarships, and program coordination.

 Land-Based Learning, Community Engagement, Food Sovereignty, Environmental Stewardship

When we care for the land, we care for one another. When we care for one another, we honor the generations yet to come.

At Kunsi Keya Tamakoce, we believe the land is one of our greatest teachers. Our Land Stewardship & Community Gatherings programs invite people into a deeper relationship with Mother Earth through hands-on learning, community service, cultural teachings, food sovereignty initiatives, and shared responsibility for the well-being of future generations.

Rooted on Grandmother Turtle Land, these gatherings bring together youth, elders, families, community members, and volunteers to care for the land while strengthening connections with one another.

Through gardening, food cultivation, harvesting, seed saving, food preservation, ceremonial site care, ecological stewardship, and community work days, participants learn that caring for the Earth is inseparable from caring for ourselves and our communities.

Our work is guided by Lakota values of reciprocity, gratitude, respect, and responsibility.

We recognize that the health of our communities is directly connected to the health of the land, waters, plants, animals, and ecosystems that sustain us.

Program offerings may include:
Community Gardening & Food Sovereignty Projects
Seed Saving & Traditional Food Teachings
Food Preservation & Harvest Gatherings
Land Stewardship Work Days
Arbor & Ceremonial Site Care
Environmental Education & Ecological Awareness
Intergenerational Skill Sharing
Community Meals & Seasonal Celebrations
Indigenous Land-Based Teachings
Volunteer & Service Opportunities

  Donation-Based | Community Supported

Participation is donation-based whenever possible. Suggested donations may be provided for certain gatherings to help offset costs associated with supplies, food, educational materials, garden infrastructure, land maintenance, and program coordination. However, no one will be turned away due to financial hardship.

   Your donations help support:
Community gardens and food sovereignty projects
Seed saving and food preservation programs
Land stewardship and ecological restoration efforts
Ceremonial site maintenance and arbor care
Community meals and seasonal gatherings
Educational materials and cultural teachings
Elder honoraria and guest teachers
Youth participation and intergenerational programming
Tools, equipment, and land-based learning resources

 One-time Donations
Monthly Sustaining Donations
Sponsor a Community Gathering
Volunteer Service
In-Kind Donations
Grant and Foundation Partnerships 

At KKT, stewardship is not measured by what someone can afford to give, but by their willingness to participate in caring for the land, community, and future generations.