Author: St. Joseph's Indian School

At St. Joseph's Indian School, our privately-funded programs for Lakota (Sioux) children in need have evolved over 90 years of family partnership, experience and education. Because of generous friends who share tax-deductible donations, Native American youth receive a safe, stable home life; individual counseling and guidance; carefully planned curriculum based on Lakota culture and individual student needs and tools to help build confidence, boost self-esteem and improve cultural awareness. All of this helps children to live a bright, productive, possibility-filled future.

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”

Meet our 2018 Powwow Royalty

After competing against a number of other students, Mariah, Vincent and Rico were chosen as the 2018 St. Joseph’s Royalty!

After competitions in dance and a Q&A with judges, St. Joseph’s Indian School has crowned three students as the 2018 royalty for the 42nd Annual Powwow. Learn more about Mariah, Rico and Vincent! Continue reading “Meet our 2018 Powwow Royalty”

Supporters Help Fuel Love of Reading on Reservations

The St. Joseph’s Bookmobile had another successful summer distributing free reading material to people in reservation communities.

Free books.

Those are two words that should always be together and, thanks to donor support, they are! St. Joseph’s is blessed to provide several outreach programs for Native American families living on reservations. One is the St. Joseph’s Bookmobile. Continue reading “Supporters Help Fuel Love of Reading on Reservations”

Students Find Comfort in Furry Friends

St. Joseph’s homes and classrooms are seeing positive results from the HAPI Homes program.

Homes are always happier when one of the members of the family walks on four legs, right? We sure think so!

With the help from supporters like you, St. Joseph’s is proud to have the Houseparents and Pets In (HAPI) Homes program on campus. The program launched in 2017 with three dogs. We’re happy to announce the program just got a bit HAPI-er, and has expanded to 10 dogs in select homes and classrooms! Continue reading “Students Find Comfort in Furry Friends”

Wheels Keep Turning Thanks to Helpful Houseparent

Riding bikes is a popular pastime for students – meaning bikes experience their fair share of wear and tear.

At St. Joseph’s Indian School, every measure is taken to be good stewards of the gifts donors send students. Some of those gifts are bicycles.

As expected, kids are hard on bikes. They zoom, race and bump along and the bikes take a beating in the name of having fun. Continue reading “Wheels Keep Turning Thanks to Helpful Houseparent”