Dakota Stories and Prophecies of My Family

Speaker: Belinda F. Joe, M.S. Ed.

Worship Service Coordinator: Sue Ann Lang; Musician: Joseph L’Amour

Belinda extends a Dakota invite for all relatives, guests and friends to join her as she shares poignant Dakota stories (told) and prophecies (put forth) about her journey of family, education, dance, song and spiritual quests along life’s trenches.

BIO: Born a Hunkpati Dakota, Belinda F. Joe, is an educator, presenter and visionary who promotes awareness and understanding in small and large circles.

Belinda is co-founder of the Dakota Hunkpati Kunsi-Unci (Grandmother) Society, whose mission and objectives are to validate and empower youth, families and elders through Wodakota (Dakota way of life). She was an educator and scholar for South Dakota Humanities Council for several years.

As a kunsi, Belinda believes in empowering our spirits through song, dance and family stories.