Hau kola – hello friends!
My name is Marina and I have worked at St. Joseph’s Indian School since 1971. As you can imagine I have seen many changes and they definitely have all been GOOD!
I work in our business office where I manage our mail schedule and send out all the special packages you receive, keeping you informed of what the Lakota boys and girls are doing. Over the years our mail program has changed in many ways. We are always looking for new ways to share information with you on what the students are doing, how they are progressing in school and the importance for each child to be proud of and learn about their Native American culture.
For those who are just learning about our work with Native American children I invite you to visit our website, www.stjo.org. It is filled with information that will give you an inside glimpse of what we are all about.
Although, I don’t work directly with the students I am proud to be a part of their tiyospaye – extended family. To see the happy faces of the children as they play outdoors, participate in our annual powwow and just enjoy the safety they feel in their homes and classrooms is simply amazing.
Thank you for the special part YOU play in making their dreams come true as you share your blessings with each Lakota child!
I hope the photos and mailings I send your way bring you a sense of joy and pride for all you do for the Native youngsters on the prairies of South Dakota.
May our paths cross as we put our efforts together to provide a hope-filled future for the Lakota boys and girls.
