You're invited to our 32nd wacipi!
St. Joseph’s Indian School will be hosting its 32nd Annual Wacipi - Powwow - September 19-20. Everyone is welcome and all events are FREE.
Events begin on Friday with cultural workshops, a special performance by Native Nations Dance Theater and a tiyospaye – extended family - banquet.
Saturday morning, tours of the school and homes are offered. The powwow officially begins with the grand entry at noon.
Following an afternoon of dancing and numerous Indian drum groups, a traditional Lakota meal will be served and prizes will be awarded.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Lakota (Sioux) culture, you won’t want to miss this anticipated event ... register now or call 1-800-584-9200!
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Native American Beadwork
Beadwork is an art form that has a long tradition in Native American cultures.
Native Americans began using glass beads after they came into contact with Europeans.
Known as trade beads, pony beads and seed beads, glass beads were first manufactured in and around Venice. Glass beads come in a myriad of colors and are used in weaving and appliqué techniques.
Everything from clothing and containers to ceremonial pieces are decorated using beads.
Native Americans continue to bead today using traditional methods ... learn more.
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Curator's Corner - Changing Times II
The Lakota way of life has changed drastically in the last 130 years.
Missionaries entered reservations, and religious ceremonies like the Sun Dance were banned.
Children were separated from their families to attend boarding school with the goal being to assimilate youth into European culture. Traditional Lakota language was lost, and traditional life changed.
However, some aspects of Lakota culture were retained and are preset today. Click here to read on.
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