Game, Fish & Parks Tourism

Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the CRST Tourism Division to encourage responsible tourism efforts that will give visitors the opportunity to experience the Lakota culture and the Cheyenne River Reservation from the heart of the Great Sioux Nation.
Our landscapes, traditions, wildlife and history are a source of strength and identity for people both on and off the reservation. Through tourism, we will strive to impart an accurate and meaningful picture of who we are, while protecting the cultural and natural history of the reservation and our people.

Current Tourism Projects:

Spirit of a Nation Tours
Tatanka (Buffalo) Tour
HeHaKa (Elk) Tour

National Native American Scenic Byway

Lewis & Clark Trail

Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates

SD Great Lakes Region Association

Contact Information
CRST Game, Fish & Parks Department
Tourism Division
P.O. Box 590 – E. Highway 212
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Ph: 605-964-7812 or 7813
Fax: 605-964-7811

Narcisse Rousseau
GFP Director
Email: ndrdir@lakotanetwork.com

Denelle High Elk
Tourism Director
Email: dhighelk@yahoo.com

Cheyenne River Calendar of Events 2009 Listing

June
22 Dewey Co. 4H Horse Show, Timber Lake, Contact: Dewey Co. Extension 605-964-4955/865-3652
23 Ziebach Co. 4H Horse Show & Mini Rodeo - Dupree
26-27 Thunder Butte Community Wacipi, Contact: Denelle High Elk 605-.31+2244/200-1580, Codi High Elk 605-365-5715

July
4 Iron Lightening Community Powwow, Contact: Dana Dupris 605-365-5306
10-12 Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo, Contact: Nate Grueb 605-365-5179
TBA Dupree Community Powwow, Contact: Bernita In The Woods 605-964-6335
18-19 Ziebach Co. 4H Rodeo - Dupree, Contact: Ziebach Co. Extension 605-365-5161
TBA Wolf Lodge Powwow - Timberlake, Contact:
22 Dewey County 4H Livestock Achievement Days - Timberlake, Contact: Dewey County Extension 605-964-4955/865-3652
23 Dewey County Fair and Achievement Days - Timberlake, Contact: Dewey County Extension 605-964-4955/865-3652
24-26 Timberlake Days of 1910, Contact: Martin Biegler

August
1 Blackfoot Toe Jam, Contact: Clint Dx. 605-733-2456
1-2 Isabel Rodeo & Celebration, Contact: Monte Lindskov 605-466-2199
4 Ziebach County 4H Livestock Achievement Day - Dupree, Contact: Ziebach County Extension 605-365-5161
5 Ziebach County 4H Livestock Achievement Day - Dupree, Contact: Ziebach County Extension 605-365-5161
TBA Bear Creek Community, Contact:
TBA Red Scaffold Community Powwow, Contact:
TBA Cherry Creek Community Powwow, Contact:

September
TBA CRST Annual Labor Day Celebration, Contact: CRST Tribal Office 605-964-6685
TBA Bridger Community Powwow, Contact:
20 Dupree Annual Threshing Bee, Contact: Quinn Lenk 605-365-5426