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Sicangu Lakolya Waoniya: ‘Breathing life into the Lakota language’

A member of the Lakolya Waoniya learning cohort.
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A member of the Lakolya Waoniya learning cohort.

On today's show...

Sunish Sehgal, Ph.D., takes us into the genetics of a grain stalk. The award-winning winter wheat breeder talks about agricultural advancements in wheat.

We learn about new funding for a teacher residency program at the University of South Dakota.

Jackie Wilber is the director of the Center for Student & Professional Services at USD's School of Education. She breaks down the program and its potential benefits for classrooms across the state.

Indian boarding schools attempted to snuff out Native languages. Programs like Sicangu Lakolya Waoniya are trying to bring this knowledge back.

Natalie Bordeaux and Chauncina Poor Bear are two of the six learners from the program's first cohort. They join In the Moment with their instructor, Henry Quick Bear, to speak about the cultural importance of reviving the Lakota language.

We meet national barrel racing champion Piper Cordes and her horse.

And Kevin Woster follows his nose to find out what happens to the things we throw away.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.