The Heritage Center at Maȟpíya Lúta | Red Cloud — Local services in Wakpamni District

Last week, a close friend from Pine Ridge was being treated in Gordon Memorial Hospital. I wanted to purchase a Star Quilt, but didn't have a way to get it to Gordon (1 hour away). When I called The Heritage Center, I spoke with Tay. I first asked if the Star Quilts shown online were in stock - Tay said that they were. I then asked if she knew of a way I could get one to the hospital in Gordon NE. She replied that she would take it to my friend when her day ended. I purchased the Star Quilt and Tay personally delivered it to my friend that afternoon. I'm still amazed by the kindness and caring I was shown. I'll also say that The Heritage Center has an incredible variety representing the highest quality Lakota artisans -...

I stopped by on a long motorcycle trip before visiting the rest of the Pine Ridge Reservation and Wounded Knee and I’m so glad I did. Visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial left me wanting to explore further into the Pine Ridge Reservation. The selection of beautiful things for sale is overwhelming and it was very easy to have them ship a couple of things home that I couldn’t fit on my bike. If you’re wondering if you should visit here, you should. And in between here and Wounded Knee is Higher Ground Coffee, which I...

This is a great place to get high quality Native crafts. They sell handmade jewelry, cards, blankets and books. They also have an impressive art gallery where you can buy original works by local Native artists. If you want to support local artists and a meaningful organization, then this is the place to go. Take the driveway towards the large brick building and look for blue signs saying...