GreatNonprofits names St. Joseph’s “Top-Rated Charity” once again

St. Joseph’s Indian School has been named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.

Thanks to reviews from our supporters, we have been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” again! The designation comes from GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. Continue reading “GreatNonprofits names St. Joseph’s “Top-Rated Charity” once again”

St. Joseph’s Sister Organization, Native Hope, Receives Award for Work in Social Justice

Native Hope is the first recipient of the Johnny Klingler Social Action Award.

St. Joseph’s Indian School is proud to congratulate Native Hope, our sister organization, on being the first recipient of the Johnny Klingler Social Action Award. The award was given by the Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Commission through the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Continue reading “St. Joseph’s Sister Organization, Native Hope, Receives Award for Work in Social Justice”

We Asked, They Answered: Parents Voice Why They Choose St. Joseph’s

Listen to parents and guardians tell why they’ve chosen St. Joseph’s Indian School for their kids in this video.

If you were unable to care for your child who was being tempted by peers and community influences to do drugs and alcohol or join a gang, where would you turn? Continue reading “We Asked, They Answered: Parents Voice Why They Choose St. Joseph’s”

The Perfect Team: Joseph Marshall educates SJIS students, staff on Lakota archery

SJIS students received a lesson in traditional Lakota archery on Native American Day, Oct. 8.

You might not expect that a room filled with young children could possibly be described as quiet. However, as Joseph Marshall III stood before them to teach traditional Lakota archery, the room suddenly became very still. Continue reading “The Perfect Team: Joseph Marshall educates SJIS students, staff on Lakota archery”

Co-Pilot Program Navigates New Students in the Right Direction

New students at St. Joseph’s Indian School are paired with a returning student to help ease the transition that comes with starting at a new school.

Imagine you’re 8-years-old arriving at a brand new school with hundreds of other boys and girls you’ve never met before. You’re miles from home and everything is new.

How would that make you feel? Maybe a little nervous? A little lost? Continue reading “Co-Pilot Program Navigates New Students in the Right Direction”