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Celebrating 50 years of Wacipi at the University of South Dakota

Sarah A. Hanson-Pareek
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University of South Dakota Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

This April, the University of South Dakota will hold its 50th Wacipi event. The cultural celebration has showcased Native traditions and culture on campus since 1972.

We learn about the history and significance of the event with John Little, Ph.D.

Little is the director of Native recruitment and alumni engagement at the University of South Dakota.

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.