Events

JJ Kent is a musician and educator who is a descendant of his grandmother’s full-blooded Muskogee heritage.  He is also the adopted son of a full-blooded Lakota woman from the Oglala band. JJ is immersed in the proud lineage of both these indigenous nations. He received his Lakota name Wicasa Ho Waste’ (which means “Good Voice Man”) from his adopted Oglala mother.

Some years ago, JJ was asked to share his knowledge of Native American history through storytelling and this was to became an important part of a spiritual journey for many.  JJ’s music and teaching touches many hearts and he has taught and played his music at various universities and educational venues across continents.

JJ is an accomplished musician playing Native American flute, as well as singing and playing guitar and keyboards. Receiving almost yearly nominations, he was excited to win the coveted 2009 NAMMY Flutist of the Year award and continues to sell his multiple CDs all over the world.

At the present time JJ and his wife live in Rapid City, South Dakota (translated in Lakota as “Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe” which means “Swift Water City”) and travels the world sharing his music and teaching.

To learn more about JJ visit his webpage  https://jjkentflute.wordpress.com/
 

JJ Kent is a musician and educator who is a descendant of his grandmother’s full-blooded Muskogee heritage.  He is also the adopted son of a full-blooded Lakota woman from the Oglala band. JJ is immersed in the proud lineage of both these indigenous nations. He received his Lakota name Wicasa Ho Waste’ (which means “Good Voice Man”) from his adopted Oglala mother.

Some years ago, JJ was asked to share his knowledge of Native American history through storytelling and this was to became an important part of a spiritual journey for many.  JJ’s music and teaching touches many hearts and he has taught and played his music at various universities and educational venues across continents.

JJ is an accomplished musician playing Native American flute, as well as singing and playing guitar and keyboards. Receiving almost yearly nominations, he was excited to win the coveted 2009 NAMMY Flutist of the Year award and continues to sell his multiple CDs all over the world.

At the present time JJ and his wife live in Rapid City, South Dakota (translated in Lakota as “Mni Lúzahaŋ Otȟúŋwahe” which means “Swift Water City”) and travels the world sharing his music and teaching.

To learn more about JJ visit his webpage  https://jjkentflute.wordpress.com/

Steve Meeker, Vice President for University Advancement

Steve, a member of the Black Hills State University administration, is responsible for all aspects of university advancement.  Advancement includes the Alumni Association, corporate relations and fundraising through the BHSU Foundation and the Yellow Jacket Foundation.  Steve welcomes every opportunity to share the vision of Black Hills State University while working with donors, alumni and friends to achieve their goals for helping to build excellence at BHSU. 

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Booth Setup at Donald E. Young Center Field House

6 rows with 12 booths/row for a TOTAL: 72 booths.

Width of booth: 10ft (8ft tables will be used)

Arms extending out on each side of booth: 6ft (same as last time)

Space between the “arms” of each booth will be decided there, but should be around 12 ft. We have plenty of room to go out further as needed.

Booth Take down at Donald E Young Center Field house for teacher & job fair

**Tentative Time**

Pipe & Drape Set-up for Large convention at Deadwood Mountain Grand.  We will need 12 - 20 volunteers to help with this event

**Tentative time**

Large event booth take down at Deadwood Mountain Grand

**Tentative Time**  Set up 400 feet of the pipe again similar to what we did last year at Donald E Young Center for SD Youth Archery Competition 

Belle Fourche Rec Wellness Fair booth set up Friday March 31 2:30pm

**Tentative Time** Take down pipe & drape SD Youth Archery Competition at Young Center

Booth take down for BF Rec Center Wellness Fair