Authors, Stories & Pirates: Students Loved Attending the SD Festival of Books

St. Joseph’s Indian School students recently attended the SD Festival of Books.

Story by Kim Bartling

“In sharing the journey of life, travel with the humble person on the quiet path.”

– Joseph M. Marshall III The Lakota Way; Stories and Lessons for Living

Marshall was just one of the many authors/presenters at the 2018 South Dakota Festival of Books which was held in Sioux Falls and Brookings September 21-23. During his presentation, entitled, “‘Indians’ vs. Indians: Writing the Truth,” the truth that hope comes in the form of children was shown in the 12 students from St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, S.D. Continue reading “Authors, Stories & Pirates: Students Loved Attending the SD Festival of Books”

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”

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”