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Our Mission

The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers is a non-profit organization in Pipestone, Minnesota, that was formed in 1996 by local Native Americans and tribal leaders to protect and educate the public about the nearby pipestone quarries. 

Please Help Restore The Historic Rock Island Depot

We desperately need help saving our historic building. Any support is welcome. Please visit our crowd funding website for more information. Thank you, Wado, Miigwech, Pilamaya ye, Muchas gracias, Merci beaucoup, Grazie mille, vielen Dank!

Pipestone Pipes

American Indians quarry for the red pipestone. These are for many people sacred grounds,  because the pipes are used for prayer. Many believe that the pipe's smoke carries one's prayer to the Great Spirit.

Education & Workshops

We offering presentations on a variety of topics, from American Indian history and Native American storytelling to pipe making and beadwork.

Culture Camp

You always wanted to live like a Native Indian? Here is your chance. You live in a teepee, learn survival skills and identify plants and many other things...

Visit our gift shop in Pipestone

We sell native made pipes, raw stone & supplies, beadwork, books and music and lots more.

We look forward to your visit!

Visit our onlineshop worldwide

The Keepers online store is THE place to find custom-made pipes, beaded jewelry, leather and rawhide items, herbs and teas and much more. See the entire catalog here. We support Native Americans artists.

Pipekeepers in Media

Rona Johnston, pipe carver and artist from Pipestone is to see in a tv story about Southwest Minnesotar Artists. Watch her video between 19:00 - 27:00 min.
http://video.pioneer.org/video/2365719491/

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