Vision
The Heritage Center aspires to elevate Indigenous artists through innovative exhibits, programming, and outreach. We envision a space that inspires new understandings, emphasizes generational knowledge, and fosters creativity while educating and caretaking cultural heritage. We strive to ensure the tenacity of our traditions, resilience, and innovation in our work supports our current generation in honor of our ancestors and assures access for future generations.
Mission
The Heritage Center at Maȟpíya Lúta interprets, honors, and celebrates the continuum of contemporary artistic expressions of indigenous people with an emphasis on supporting the Oglala Lakota community through economic opportunities for artists and educational programming for all.
Values
- Trustworthy, by listening and communicating directly and honestly and carrying out our mission in a transparent manner
- Welcoming, by being receptive and open to all ideas, by inviting all people to our programs with a spirit of generosity, and by creating a safe space for artists and community members to explore and experiment
- Respectful, of the individual voices of artists and community members alike, offering opportunities for people to reach their full potential
- Enthusiastic, by celebrating traditional and contemporary artists of all disciplines and levels of accomplishment
- Reliable, by carrying out our work in a professional manner, engaging others to work together in partnership, and fulfilling our commitments
- Helpful, by creating opportunities that will strengthen and improve our communities’ wellbeing