The Institute for Study of Dakota Culture established in 2005 is one part of a plan to preserve the culture of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe and other Dakota people, including providing formal and informal instruction, research into the history of the people, finding innovative ways to study culture and language, and preserving and syndicating this knowledge.  Sisseton Wahpeton College provides a variety of cultural experiences, including weaving culture into day to day instruction, enabling students to integrate Dakota culture and values into personal and professional activities.