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The Official Dakotah Scrabble Dictionary
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Language Name
Dakota.
Alternate Language Names
Dakhota, Dakhótiyapi, Dakȟótiyapi, Dakotah.
Region
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Montana, United States; Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Who
Tammy DeCoteau (Editor, Text Editing, and Layout).
Others Involved
Association on American Indian Affairs Native Language Program (Creator); Hasbro, Inc. (Game Trademark).
We are unable to access information about others who may have been involved in the creation of this dictionary.
Those involved with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute: Everett BlackThunder (Director); Janet Brown (Office Manager); Amanda Quinn, Leslie Neconish (Graphic Design); Kendra Hofland (Document/Recording Specialist); Spencer Wanna, Solomon "Harvey" Quinn, Gerald Thompson, Sr., Vine T. Marks, Sr., Beatrice Biddell, Patricia Gill-Eagle (Elders).
Publishing Information
Published 2006 by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access the dictionary to determine how people, such as speakers and contributors, are cited. Information for this post was gathered from the WorldCat reference and the publisher's website.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how or where source materials are cited. A list of Elders is given on the publisher's website in their staff list. It is unclear whether these Elders worked specifically on this resource.
Where is Information Coming from
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine where the information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book and meant to be used in tandem with the Dakotah Scrabble game.
Access
This dictionary is accessible at one WorldCat affiliated library. It is also available for purchase from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute'a website for $20 USD or for free when purchasing the Dakotah Scrabble game. However, as of mid-2025, the game is no longer listed on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute's website.
Included Languages and Directionality
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine the included languages and directionality.
Dialects Included
Information in this dictionary comes from Lake Traverse Reservation (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) and includes information from the eastern dialect of Dakota (i.e., Santee-Sisseton/Dakhóta).
Type of Dictionary
Based on the title and the WorldCat description, this is a Scrabble dictionary. We are unable to access this dictionary to determine further details about what type of dictionary it is.
How are Entries Organised
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how entries are organised.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | Unknown | |
| Audio | Unknown | |
| Images | Unknown | |
| Example phrases | Unknown | |
| Speakers marked | Unknown | |
| Dialects marked | Unknown | Seems to only include one dialect |
Other Notes
The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute focuses on creating language learning materials for their community. These materials include dictionaries/word lists, children's books, flash cards, and posters. These can be found on their website in the Mazopiya (Shop) sections.
This dictionary was created to accompany the Dakotah Scrabble game which used to be available for purchase on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute's website. As of mid-2025, the game is no longer available on the website and may not be accessible. However, the dictionary seems to remain available.
External Links
Reference The Official Dakotah Scrabble Dictionary on WorldCat (only accessible from one affiliated library): https://search.worldcat.org/title/180773251?oclcNum=180773251
Purchase the dictionary from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute for $20 USD or receive free when purchasing the Dakotah Scrabble game (as of mid-2025, the Dakotah Scrabble game is no longer listed on the site): https://www.swodli.com/shop/dictionary-product-3
The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakotah Language Institute's home page: https://www.swodli.com/