The Cana Reconciliation Medicine Village’s purpose is to support current and revive traditional Indigenous lifestyle. In teaching traditional Lakota and today’s modern medicine, with taking care of the village and its people approach. This would not be a degree program, but a rekindling of traditions. Everything is still a great work in progress but moving forward.

1. The land used for the village would be in the same area as the original promised treaty. Historically, this is important to the Indigenous nations as part of a treaty would be acknowledged and honored.

2. The area would also serve its purpose with the mountains and valley areas. There areas are still able to sustain and thrive life over 170 years from the initial promise in today’s modernization. Providing areas for animals to graze and water nearby, the area is a very resourceful area to educate here.

The Initial staff will include several teachers (hunting, bow and arrow, quill work, music, equine) to name a few. The role of the teachers does not change and encompasses as it did in the 1800s, to have all students be providers and protectors. The property will also maintain a ranch/farm. Year-round green houses for healthy diets. There will be joint operating between both and students may assist in those areas are part of the modern learning process.