SWO member Bryan Akipa inducted into SD Hall of Fame

Published by admin on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 3:45pm

SD HALL OF FAMER – From left, Marci Burdick, Past Chair of the SD Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and CEO Laurie Burdick present 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Bryan Akipa with a commemorative plaque. Akipa and nine other esteemed South Dakotans were honored at a ceremony on Sept. 13 and 14, 2024, in Chamberlain/Oacoma. ~ Courtesy Photo

by Mimi Larsen, Staff Writer

Bryan Akipa is a remarkable man. In his quiet way, he has made a loud noise for the promotion of Indigenous art throughout the state, the nation, and even the world. For his contribution as an Indigenous dancer, artist, and flute carver and player, he has received many accolades, the latest of which is his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Akipa, a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, is one of ten people “whose life works have helped shape excellence in South Dakota and our nation.” They were honored at a ceremony on Sept.13 and 14, 2024, in Chamberlain/Oacoma for their achievements in the category either of arts and entertainment, professional, general, agriculture, education, or business. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

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