The principle mission of The Upper Keya Paha Trading Co. through the internet outlet, THE UPPER KEYA PAHA VIRTUAL TRADING POST, is to increase the exposure and profits of our featured artisans.  These artisans have several things in common.  They are all Sicangu Lakota Artisans.  They all live on the Rosebud Reservation.  They all have fallen victim to middlemen who make more money marketing their crafts.  They all desire to expand their markets and increase their income from the fruit of their talent and labor.  They all lack the resources to market their crafts on the internet.  Thus, THE UPPER KEYA PAHA VIRTUAL TRADING POST hopes to fulfill these needs.