While the Lakota National Invitational (LNI) is most known as a State-wide basketball tournament, LNI has grown to include art shows, a Lakota language bowl, and hand game tournaments, along with many other festivities. With so many people congregating in Rapid City each year, many organizations take the opportunity to hold conferences during this time.
This year, the Lakota People’s Law Project and the Coalition of Sioux Tribes: United for Children and Families organized a three-day conference on Indian child welfare at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. Speakers covered topics such as the breaking of the Indian parent/child bond, the impact of current laws on family connections, and addressing victimization after prosecution.
The Lakota National Invitational (LNI) is a statewide high school basketball tournament currently in its 33rd year.
LNI Features Conference on ICWA
While the Lakota National Invitational (LNI) is most known as a State-wide basketball tournament, LNI has grown to include art shows, a Lakota language bowl, and hand game tournaments, along with many other festivities. With so many people congregating in Rapid City each year, many organizations take the opportunity to hold conferences during this time.
This year, the Lakota People’s Law Project and the Coalition of Sioux Tribes: United for Children and Families organized a three-day conference on Indian child welfare at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. Speakers covered topics such as the breaking of the Indian parent/child bond, the impact of current laws on family connections, and addressing victimization after prosecution.
See a copy of the Conference Agenda.