Cankdeska Cikana Community College Cultural Heritage Center

Fort Totten, North Dakota

On the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation, JLG led a 9,000 SF addition to Candeska Cikana Community College that revitalizes cultural tradition and unites the Tribe’s historic artifact collection for the first time in a permanent home. The unwrapped nomadic design challenged doing more with less while reflecting important Native American tipi and medicine wheel symbolism. Beyond typical artifact exhibits, the addition extends to a 2,740 SF multipurpose space that welcomes both campus and community to connect, learn, and celebrate Tribal tradition together.

Awards & Certifications

  • AIA ND Merit Award 2025, AIA SD Honor Award 2025

Completion Date

2017