
Our Mission Statement:
To promote business prosperity and a healthy community by providing information, resources, community planning, and advocacy for the Yankton Sioux Tribal members.
Our History
The Yankton Sioux Tribe continues to preserve and aggressively promote a strong economy and quality of life for the overall well-being of Yankton Sioux Reservation located in southeastern South Dakota, encompassing the eastern two-thirds of Charles-Mix county and is bordered on the south and west by the Missouri River. The reservation consists of 430,504 acres of gently rolling land with few significant hills or plateaus.
Most of the land is used for farming and as pasture lands, the majority of farm and pasture lands are leased to non-members. The Missouri River and the land surrounding it are largely untapped resources for the YST, although some irrigation of tribal farmland has taken place.
The cities and communities that are on or near the Yankton Sioux reservation are the City of Wagner, City of Lake Andes, City of Pickstown, White Swan Community, Marty, Dante, Greenwood and Choteau Creek.
Tribal Background of the Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate or "People of the End village".
The YST is a non- IRA Tribe. The General Council (all enrolled Tribal members 18 years of age and older) is the ultimate authority of the Tribe. The management known as Business and Claims Committee (B&CC) conducts day-to-day business of the Tribe. It consists of nine members who are elected every two years.
CEDS PLAN
Planning and District III services and Center for Indian Country Development Resources below:


The Yankton Sioux Tribe collaborates with Planning and Development District III out of Yankton, South Dakota on a variety of professional services that include technical assistance, potential grant opportunities and future economic development projects.
Planning and Development District III is a voluntary association of county, municipal and Tribal governments. Its mission is to provide comprehensive development assistance to its membership and the private sector. The district offers a full range of services that help the region maintain public services and expand economic opportunities. The association is governed by a committee of elected officials, non-profit organization representatives and business interests. The district employs a professional staff with extensive experience in a variety of development and technical fields. For more information
Call: 1-800-952-3562 (SD Only) or 605-665-4408
Fax: 605-665-0303
Email: districtiii@districtiii.org






The YST received a Technical Assistance Grant to create a Native CDFI Financial Institution through the Department of Treasury.
WHAT DOES THE CDFI FUND DO?
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) plays an important role in generating economic growth and opportunity in some of our nation’s most distressed communities. By offering tailored resources and innovative programs that invest federal dollars alongside private sector capital, the CDFI Fund serves mission-driven financial institutions that take a market-based approach to supporting economically disadvantaged communities. These mission-driven organizations are encouraged to apply for CDFI Certification and participate in CDFI Fund programs that inject new sources of capital into neighborhoods that lack access to financing.
This program will offer such service to meet the needs of affordable housings loans as well as home buyer training & financial education to members living on or near the Yankton Sioux Reservation.

Ihanktonwan Development Fund, LLC.
A General Council has been scheduled to approve this business structure and By-laws. We look forward to this great opportunity for the surrounding communities. Thank you for your support!

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Ihanktonwan Fund, LLC.

Ihanktonwan Development Fund, LLC



Ihanktonwan Development Fund, LLC


STAY CONNECTED!
The Yankton Sioux Tribe has launched the CodeRED emergency notification program to keep Tribal members informed on the lastest COVID-19 issues. To sign up go to www.ystcovidresponse.com and click on the CodeRED logo. #MaskUp#StayWell
TO JOIN BY TEXT:
Type YSTRIBE to 99411 to enroll in CodeRED for emergency alerts from YST.
To download the mobile app:
Use google play or the app store and type CodeRED. If you have any troubles registering please contact task force at 384-5683(KOVD).

Contact Us
800 Main Ave South
Wagner, Charles Mix County 57380
USA
605-384-3641 ext.1011
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