Sacred Life Center - SDPI

01/14/2026

🪶 Culture is wellness. Movement is medicine. 🪶

We are respectfully honored to welcome our local cultural dancers who will be sharing traditional movements and teachings as part of our SDPI wellness programming:

• Caelen Lohnes – Boys/Men’s Fancy
• Verna Alex – Girls/Women’s Jingle and/or Fancy (depending on interest)
• Georgia Alex – Girls/Women’s Traditional
• Jonah Jackson – Boys/Men’s Traditional

These classes are offered in a good way, honoring culture while supporting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. All are welcome—if you are interested in learning a dance, you are more than welcome to join regardless of gender.
Each session is a space to learn, move, and reconnect—building strength, confidence, and community through dance.

Join us tonight for the first session held by Mr. Caelen Lohnes from
5:00-6:00pm at CCCC Paul Yankton Fitness Center!

Next week's class will be held by Verna & Georgia on Wednesday, January 21st.

Jonah's class will be held on Tuesday, January 27th.

**Same time, same place for all classes!**

01/13/2026

✨ We’re excited to introduce Paris Kuhn! ✨

Paris is from Standing Rock and is the owner and personal trainer at Steel Resolve Fitness. Her work focuses on building both physical and mental resilience through strength training, conditioning, and core training.

Through our Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), Paris will be working with our program and offering two 30-minute workout sessions each week, with a special focus on women who would love to train in a supportive and encouraging space.

We’re grateful to partner with Paris and look forward to bringing strength, confidence, and movement into our SDPI programming. 💪🖤

Welcome Paris!

Workout sessions will be Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00pm-5:30pm at CCCC Paul Yankton Fitness Center starting February 3rd.

01/13/2026

🌿We’re excited to work with LeNae Lee, RD, CDCES, who will be supporting SDPI programming! 🌿

LeNae is a local Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with more than 25 years of experience in nutrition and diabetes care. She is knowledgeable about local health needs and brings a strong understanding of diabetes prevention and chronic disease management approaches. 🥗

Through her work with SDPI, LeNae will support nutrition education and wellness programming in ways that are practical, respectful, and responsive to community priorities.

🤝We look forward to collaborating with her and value the experience and insight she brings to our SDPI team!

Welcome LeNae!

01/13/2026

📢📢📢📣📣📣📣Calling all adults wanting to join in on a weight loss challenge. 📣📣📣📣📢📢📢

We have some men registered but are in need of some ladies!

Spirit Lake Human Resources donated money to the money pot!!!
This is in addition to the entry fee 😁🤩

💪 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE — CRUSH YOUR GOALS! 💪

Ready to kick-start your health journey in 2026? Join our 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge and stay motivated with community support, accountability, and cash prizes!

🔹 Two divisions: Male & Female
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 $200 | 🥈 $150 | 🥉 $50

📅 Starts: Jan 12–16
📅 Ends: March 30–April 3
👤 18+ only
💵 $20 entry fee

📍 Register at: CCCC Paul Yankton Wellness Center

Whether you’re just getting started or already active, this challenge is for YOU. Let’s crush goals together! 🔥

📩 Questions? bradyc@spiritlakenation.com | 📞 766-2373

01/12/2026

Women—if you had the option to train with a female personal trainer through SDPI, we’d love your input.

To help us schedule two weekly 30-minute sessions, what time of day works best for you?

Poll options:

⏰ 7:00–7:30 AM

⏰ 12:00–12:30 PM

⏰ 4:30–5:00 PM

⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM

You may select more than one option. Please comment if another time works better for you. Also, comment if certain weekdays work best.

Send a message to learn more

01/12/2026

Happy Monday!

January is our planning month, so we will not have Native Fresh until February.

Be on the lookout for some exciting classes coming up this year!
We will share details once all are finalized.

Have a great day 😁

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2026

📊 Quick Poll: Diabetes Prevention Classes

Which option works best for you?

A. In person
B. Online
C. A blend of both (in person + online)

👉 Comment A, B, or C below!

Send a message to learn more

01/08/2026

****Announcement****

We invite all community members to join our Native American dance classes—a welcoming space to learn dance, support wellness, and celebrate culture together.

✔️ Beginner friendly
✔️ Open to all ages
✔️ Community-led instruction

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

💪 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE — CRUSH YOUR GOALS! 💪

Ready to kick-start your health journey in 2026? Join our 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge and stay motivated with community support, accountability, and cash prizes!

🔹 Two divisions: Male & Female
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 $200 | 🥈 $150 | 🥉 $50

📅 Starts: Jan 12–16
📅 Ends: March 30–April 3
👤 18+ only
💵 $20 entry fee

📍 Register at: CCCC Paul Yankton Wellness Center

Whether you’re just getting started or already active, this challenge is for YOU. Let’s crush goals together! 🔥

📩 Questions? bradyc@spiritlakenation.com | 📞 766-2373

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Spirit Lake SDPI! 🎉

As we step into the new year, we wish you a healthier year filled with balance, strength, and renewed energy. May the months ahead bring nourishing foods, movement that feels good, time for rest, and moments of connection with family, culture, and community.

We look forward to supporting wellness journeys together as the seasons change and new beginnings unfold.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from our SDPI staff!

As the year comes to a close and winter settles in, we are reminded of the importance of slowing down, restoring balance, and caring for our overall wellness—mind, body, and spirit.

As a tribal-led program, our work is grounded in community, culture, and shared responsibility for one another. We are grateful for the relationships, trust, and moments of connection we’ve experienced throughout the year.

May this season bring rest, warmth, and time with family, and may the new year bring renewed health, balance, and strength to our community.