Native American Cultural Experiences
The Five Tribal Nations of North Dakota Welcome You
Go beyond the history books and museum exhibits to learn about Native Americans from our own people. We offer the only tribally-owned tours in the Northern Great Plains. Tours are designed by tribal members to highlight our own history and culture. Every tour engages local Native American storytellers, artisans, elders, or other educators who share our lifeways authentically and respectfully.
Native American Guides
Stories about our people are often one-sided. Hear the truth told by local guides sanctioned by our tribal nations.
Authentic Culture
We educate visitors on how our traditions are practiced today — come learn about our living culture.
Insider Access
Our tours are designed by the tribes themselves – they provide access to experiences you can’t get anywhere else.
About Native American Cultural Tours
An Alliance Between Tribes
We are a Native American non-profit representing the tourism interests of the five nations of North Dakota: Spirit Lake Nation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Our alliance formed in 2016 after we saw a need to combine efforts to share our stories in our own words with visitors to North Dakota. These immersive tours are designed for those who have a genuine desire to learn, have an open heart, and are willing to eliminate pre-determined assumptions.
Tribes of the Great Plains
About the North Dakota tribes
Once spread across the central plains of the U.S. and Canada, today, our five tribal nations are located on reservations in rural North Dakota. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has the smallest and most dense reservation, while the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has the largest, spanning across the North and South Dakota border. Between our five tribal nations, we have seven linguistically and culturally distinct tribal peoples: Dakota/Lakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Anishinabe, Cree, and Métis. Each of these tribes has its own history and lifeways.
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General Information and Visitor Guidelines
With so much misinformation spread about Native American people and our tribes, we believe all questions are good questions. Every genuine question helps us provide education and awareness about our people and history. Our FAQs are a starting point for your educational journey with Native American Cultural Tours
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