50th Annual Powwow & Cultural Celebration

St. Joseph’s Indian School
September 17-19, 2026 | Chamberlain, South Dakota
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Celebrate 50 years of honoring Lakota (Sioux) culture, tradition, and community at St. Joseph’s Indian School’s largest event of the year.

Schedule at a Glance

(subject to change)

Thursday, Sept. 17

8:00 am – 4:00 pm — Guest Registration (Recreation Center)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Equine Therapy Center Open House

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Circle of Culture: Alumni Teaching Traditions (Recreation Center)

Friday, Sept. 18

8:00 am – 4:00 pm — Guest Registration (Recreation Center)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm — Self-Tour Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel

9:00 am – 11:15 am — Cultural Activities

11:00 am – 1:30 pm — Food Trucks (Wisdom Circle)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm — School & Health Center Open House

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm — Cultural Performance

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm — Alumni Thiyóšpaye Social

Saturday, Sept. 19

8:00 am – 4:00 pm — Self-tour Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel

8:30 am – 11:00 am — Guest Registration (Recreation Center)

9:00 am – 11:00 am — Student Homes Open House

10:00 am – 4:30 pm — Concession Stand

11:45 am — Powwow Grounds Blessing

12:00 pm — Grand Entry & Powwow

5:00 pm — Mass

5:30 pm — Complimentary Meal & Powwow Prizes

What to Expect