Siċaŋġu Co
As the economic engine of the Siċaŋġu Lak̇ota Nation in South Dakota, Siċaŋġu Co’s purpose is to improve the financial and social well-being of its tribal relatives. It is working towards Wicozani, or “the good way of life” for the Siċaŋġu Oyate — holistic health, economic self-sufficiency, cultural revitalization, sustainable housing, food sovereignty, climate resilience, and shared, lasting prosperity.
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To encourage new business and economic development on the Rosebud Reservation, Siċaŋġu Co (formerly REDCO) conducted a needs assessment with community members and local businesses. The study involved surveys, community meetings, and secondary research. Our role was to facilitate data collection and provide recommendations for housing, professional services, retail, entertainment, and open spaces.
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Gather insights from the community and assess demographics, knowledge of local businesses, and planning efforts.
Identify community needs and interests concerning housing and business development.
Assess consumer shopping patterns.
Analyze findings and provide actionable recommendations for future development.
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Results from the study are used to inform agencies, business owners, decision-makers, and community members on initiatives to enhance new business and economic development on the reservation. The study has also been used to guide the direction of Keya Wakpala, a 590-acre multi-use space in Mission, South Dakota. Since the completion of this project, other studies have been conducted based on the initial findings.
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Jun–Dec 2014
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Michael Brydge — Project supervisor, tool design, data collection and analysis, secondary research, financials, and report writing
Andrea Mader — Data collection and analysis
