According to Mitch Olson, the Round House continues to serve the community in valuable and diverse ways. “Our people who use the building will find this project informative and relevant because it will inspire many from the community to seek and employ energy efficient methods within their own homes.”
Olson continued, “This project is in alignment with the community’s mission to provide culturally-based programs and services that preserve the Dakota traditions, promote and support education, healthy families and a diversified and growing economy, leading to increased self-esteem and self-sufficiency for individual community members the Pezihutazizi Oyate. We appreciate the support of the Clean Energy Resource Team (CERTs) to help our community to be aware of the improvements available.”