Maȟpíya Lúta - Red Cloud Indian School

For decades, the Heritage Center at Maȟpíya Lúta has invited Indigenous artists from all over the country to exhibit their work in a special art show.

Basketball is more than a game to the people of Pine Ridge. We meet several community members who tell us more about how it has expanded over the years and impacted the lives of players and their families.

New Year, New Team. Maȟpíya Lúta returns to Spearfish for the 2025 State A Girls Basketball Tournament.

Maȟpíya Lúta, formerly known as Red Cloud, is drawing attention again this season with the success of their girls' basketball team. Not only are they undefeated at 11-0, and currently ranked No. 2 in the ‘A’ girls' media preps poll, but they’re also receiving first place votes.

Tawa Ducheneaux, executive director of the Heritage Center, previews the upcoming 56th annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show. Hear more about the 10-week art show in Pine Ridge.

Each year, Maȟpíya Lúta holds an annual buffalo harvest that involves students and members of the community.

Students from Maȟpíya Lúta read the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

$13 million has been invested in the Red Cloud Indian School, also known as Maȟpíya Lúta. Where will that funding be going?

Each year, Maȟpíya Lúta holds an annual buffalo harvest that involves students and members of the community.

Students from Maȟpíya Lúta read the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.