Marilyn Allen

Organizer

Marilyn is a member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. In 2021, Marilyn received her Bachelor of Science in American Indigenous Studies and minor in Business Law from Minnesota state University, Mankato. Then began working for her tribe in their legal department and in 2022, began working for her tribes Dakota Language Department as a Cultural Community Development Specialist where she currently still is. During this time, Marilyn obtained her Juris Doctorate at University of South Dakota, Knudson School of Law in Vermillion, SD. There, she also received her Indian Law Certificate and Dean’s Leadership Award. In 2024, she co-founded Wakpa Ipaksan Winyan Omniciye, which is the women’s society for the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe that focuses on the matriarchal teachings, ceremonies, kinship, and teachings surrounding all stages of womanhood along with food sovereignty, community gatherings, and more. Marilyn has been a lead in community organizing and been a part of grassroots initiatives since she was young.