Starr Chief Eagle is an enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe. She was born with the Lakota name Wichahpi Tokahe (First Star) and was later given the Lakota name Wichahpi Ohitika Winyan (Brave Star Woman) as she entered into adulthood. She grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota including Rapid City and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and started hoop dancing before she could walk. Since then she has been practicing every year to perfect her techniques and skills. Starr was raised up in hoop dancing by her father Dallas Chief Eagle and continues to carry on his teachings with a combination of her own.

Starr enjoys sharing her culture through art, language, dance, and song for future generations in hopes of restoring and maintaining the Lakota culture. She has performed the art of Hoop Dancing throughout the world and continues to further reach out at home and in the heart of the Paha Sapa (Black Hills of South Dakota) at Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and other places such as schools, camps, and other gatherings. In her free time, she continues to learn more about the art, history, and language of the Lakota people by pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Native American Studies. This knowledge can be seen in her crafts such as beading, sewing, and other artworks as well as influences her performances and teachings, enriching her everyday life.

Starr Chief Eagle presentation was paid for by a South Dakota Humanities Council ARP grant received by the Lake Andes Carnegie Public Library.

Starr presented at the Lake Andes Carnegie Public Library in July of 2021 and was well received. We are happy to bring her back to our community. Thank you to Andes Central for providing a time and place for the presentations.

For more information about Starr visit her website ABOUT | hoop (chiefeaglestarr.wixsite.com)

Thursday, February 10th 2022.

Scheduled presentations:

9:30 am K-5th grade • 10:30 am 6-12th grade

Community Presentation at 6:00 pm in ACHS auxiliary gym.

NO CHARGE!