Oglala Sioux
Program Director, Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
Barry Hand has been working for the Twin Cities American Indian community for most of his adult life. He brings deep knowledge of Dakota culture, history, and language to his current role as Program Director of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi. Previously, Barry developed and managed programs for Ain Dah Yung Center and the American Indian Family Center and taught Lakota/Dakota language at Harding Sr. High School, Bdote Learning Center, North Hennepin Community College and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He also served as the Language and Culture Coordinator for Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) where he taught Dakota Language at Red Wing High School and developed language and cultural programs for PIIC’s community members.