The Lord’s Prayer in the Dakota language 

Ate unyanpi, mahpiya ekta nanke cin, Nicaje wakandapi nunwe.  Mahpiya ekta nitawacin econpi kin, He iyecen maka akan econpi nunwe.  Anpetu iyohi aģuyapi kin, anpetu kin de unqu miye.  Qa tona ecinśniyan ecaunkiconpi wicunkicicajujupi kin, He iyecen waunhtanipi kin unkicicajuju miye.  Qa taku wawiyutanye cin ekta unkayapi śni miye; Tka taku śice cin etanhan eunkdaku miye: Wokiconze kin, qa wowaśake kin, qa wowintan kin, hena ohinni qa oninni nitawa heon.  Amen.

We turn to our Grandfather in the West, To your symbol color of black. To your symbol of thunder mighty and purposeful. To your lessons calling us to balance our emotions in the spirit of gentleness and honesty. To invoke your spirit of introspection, seeing within. Give us your strength and the courage to endure.

We turn to our Grandfather in the North, To your symbol color of white. To your animal symbol of the buffalo strong and nurturing. To your lessons calling us to balance our spirit in harmony with our brothers and sisters.

We turn to our Grandfather in the East, To your symbol color of red. To your animal symbol of the spotted eagle who carries sacred messages. To your lessons of wisdom and knowledge revealed to us. Help us to love you with our whole heart, mind, and soul.

We turn to our Grandfather in the South, To your symbol color yellow. To your animal symbol of the crane which brings us in touch with earthiness and growing things. To your lessons calling us to balance our body in the spirit of a good sense of humor. To invoke your spirit of innocence, trust, and love. Help us to open our eyes to the sacredness of every living thing.

We turn to our Grandfather in the Heavens, To your symbol color of blue. To your animal symbol of the bald eagle, who soars ever upward and calls us to a high spiritual life as well. To your lessons of relying on your protection and calling on your help. To invoke your spirit of trust and hope. Help us to turn our hearts ever toward you in daily life.

We turn to Grandmother Earth, To your symbol color of green. To your animal symbol of the mole, who travels through you and is never separated from you. To your lessons of nurturance and harmony with all living things. To invoke your spirit of nourishment and balance. Help us walk a good road every day of our life.

We look to God who cleanses our earth and us with snow, wind, and rain. To Jesus who fills us with the wideness of mercy and lovingly embraces us all. And to the Holy Spirit who inspires us.

Matakuye Oyasin.