Santee Siouxx

03/13/2026

Sharing my daughter Alanna Pashe’s rendition of the beautiful Dakota Thank You song, composed by the Dakota Hotain singers and learned from her uncle.

A big thank you to the 2,500+ youth who joined us at this year's NextGEN gathering. Your impact will shape our future.

Grateful to Aiyana Hart, her family and the Manito Ahbee staff for hosting us on Treaty No.1 and Unceded Dakota Territory. Sharing our stories and teachings with the youth was truly special.

03/06/2026

Remember how the musicians kept playing on the Titanic? In times of darkness, keep creating, moving, singing, and dancing. That’s how you keep the light within you strong.

PC: 📸

03/05/2026

Excited to be part of the Opening Ceremony at RC Show ✨I’ll be performing on the Speaker Stage this Sunday March 8th from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, and I can’t wait to see you there.

Looking forward to spending time with the incredible Indigenous vendors at the Indigenous Pavilions, connecting with Restaurants Canada’s Culinary Award winner Chef Chris Commandant, and catching the Beverage Keynote: Chockie Tom.

If you’re planning to attend, here’s a little gift from me:

Use code TALENT50 for a special discount at www.microspec.com

Alanna Pashe | Champion Fancy Shawl Dancer
Santee Siouxx | Educator & Content Creator

02/27/2026

We’re getting closer.

02/07/2026

I’m often asked if our regalia carries meaning and yes, it always does.

This is the first fancy shawl I made myself, and it represents my home community of Dakota Tipi First Nation. It honours the grandmothers from there who continue to guide us and bring healing to our Dakota Nations.

The colours, materials, and design were chosen with intention, reflecting the ongoing relationship between past, present, and future.

Regalia carries our stories. It is a living expression of identity and connection to community.

Pechanga’26 PW

01/04/2026

Honouring who we are, today and always 🔹☀️🔹

Ribbon Skirt Day from Wikwemikong Class of 2025 Celebration ✨🌼✨

12/30/2025

We will never forget.

December 29 marks the anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre (1890).

This was one of the deadliest massacres of the Lakota people. It followed years of broken treaties, starvation policies, and fear surrounding the Ghost Dance, a peaceful spiritual movement led by Wovoka that emphasized prayer and renewal. It’s also important to note that not all Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota people followed the Ghost Dance, and Nations were never one belief or one voice.

After the massacre, 20 Medals of Honor were awarded, a decision that remains deeply controversial. Sacred items were taken as trophies. One Ghost Dance shirt was held overseas for decades before Lakota leadership, including Marcella Ryan LeBeau, helped bring it home.

12/27/2025

12/27/2025

The “handouts” conversation is never consistent.

Indigenous peoples are often accused of receiving “handouts,” despite treaty-based rights that predate Canada itself.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄 Sending good wishes to you all today 💫🎁♥️