When we talk about assimilation, we all share the same pain.
~Verlyn Long Wolf,
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Moving Forward in a Sacred Way
What We Do
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye (Moving Forward in a Sacred Way) is a cultural community-based approach to substance and alcohol abuse addiction and behavior health management program.
We will be utilizing protocol interpretation for guidance and direction of our organization. Moving Forward in a Sacred Way, asking for help in guiding our relatives in their healing journey.
Seven Universal Laws
Waunsila (Compassion)
Wawahwala (Humility)
Woksape (Wisdom)
Wacantognaka (Generosity)
Wowacin Tanka (Fortitude)
Wo’ohitika (Bravery)
Wa’ohola (Respect and Honor)
Opportunities Offered
-Mentorship
-Inipi (Purification Ceremony)
-Wopansi (SpiritualAssessment)
-Woapiye (Healing Ceremony)
Wopankinte (Spirit Purification from trauma, grief, loss
-Lakota/Spiritual Name
-Rite of Passage/ Coming of Age Ceremony
-Traditional Medicines
-Cultural Identity Development
-Wrap-around services