Four Lakota Values Powwow Dance Styles Here at St. Joseph’s, we seek to instill and encourage Lakota values in the Native American children Long ago, the Lakota (Sioux) people would would gather for a wacipi — dance — to celebrate the coming of spring and their relationship we serve. Throughout our campus homes, school and extracurricular activities, the Four Lakota Values are with the Earth. Dance was a form of prayer thanking the Wakan Tanka — Great Spirit — for another year of life. continually brought to the forefront of our students’ young minds. No other event captures the Native American spirit quite like the powwow. Generosity — Wacantognaka There are four main types of dances at St. Joseph’s Indian School’s annual powwow. Each dance is unique and beautiful in its own way. Generosity is something that any real Lakota person possesses. A Lakota person is looked up to not only for his or her ability to provide food, clothing and shelter, but also for the ability to give generously and not count the cost. It is Vol. 57, No. 4, October 2017 better to give a lot than to have a lot. GRASS DANCE Courage — Woohitika The grass dance was To take care of others, one must have bravery and originally a ceremonial courage. Lakota people learn to face danger without dance to celebrate the peoples’ relationship with running away and how to face even death with TRIVIA Mother Earth. The regalia dignity. Today, a person must have courage to face Letter from Fr. Anthony Q: How many Native is unique because it has bad thoughts and desires. It takes courage to make Campus Calendar American tribes are in the almost no feathers; it changes instead of running away from problems. Dear Friends, October 5 state of South Dakota? consists of a shirt and World Teachers Day trousers with colorful fringe Respect — Wowacintanka Greetings from the Great Plains of South Dakota! attached. The dancers try In order for people to live in peace and October 16 to emulate the movement nd harmony, they have to respect one another. 2 Quarter Begins As summer gives way to fall, the Native culture celebrates Ptanyétu — The Moons of Change. of the grass blowing in the The elders are respected for their wisdom and October 17 breeze as they sway from the young are respected because they are International Day for the In earlier years, the Lakota people took this time to prepare for the winter months. The women side to side. the future. Everything was put on the Earth Eradication of Poverty prepared buffalo meat that the men had hunted. Large quantities of firewood were gathered and by the Great Spirit. All people and things stored. Before winter arrived, enough dried meat and fruit was are relatives. October 23-31 collected to fill multiple underground storage caches. Red Ribbon Week Wisdom — Woksape November We’ve recently wrapped up our 41st annual powwow TRADITIONAL DANCE Wisdom helps people get along Native American celebration — what a wonderful weekend! The men’s traditional style of dance and understand the world around Heritage Month provides an image of past warriors them. It also helps us see people are November 1 Educating Native American children in the traditional FANCY DANCE who would return from hunting or more valuable than things or money. All Saints Day ways of their culture is one of the most important things The men’s fancy style of dance battle and tell their story through Being humble and caring for others we do at St. Joseph’s Indian School. Together with elders from is fast, exciting and full of color. dance. Some suggest the dancer is is the greatest wisdom of all. November 2 South Dakota tribes and our students’ family, we encourage The fancy dance was introduced tracking prey or sneaking up on the All Souls Day JINGLE DRESS DANCE enemy. The feathers worn by the our students to embrace their culture and heritage in a during the reservation era when dancers are arranged in a single bustle November 11 tribes from the southern plains The jingle dress dance came meaningful, real way. and worn on their lower back. The Veterans Day conducted large gatherings for by way of a holy man’s spectators who wanted to witness vision and is danced only bustle and other regalia are symbolic Temporary Rate Hike November 22 Since 1927, our mission has been to educate a war dance. Fancy dancers by females. The regalia is of a dancer’s relationship with nature Thanksgiving Break Begins children for life — mind, body, heart and spirit. We combine quick movements and adorned with tiny metal cones and connection to the Great Spirit. St. Joseph’s Indian School is offering a temporary increase in our charitable gift annuity rates. Because annuity payments are believe having an understanding of your cultural roots is tricks to impress spectators. that make a very distinct guaranteed by the entire assets of St. Joseph’s Indian School and the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of South November 23 an integral part of building success in all aspects of life. sound. This style of dance is Women traditional dancers wear Thanksgiving Dakota, Inc., a temporary increase is possible and prudent. While watching the females’ fancy popular among young female long, beautiful buckskin dresses or December 20 Wopila tanka — many thanks ­— for helping us carry dance competition, spectators dancers. You can hear them trade cloth adorned with meaningful If you are considering an annuity, you MUST have your check, money order or securities postmarked by December 31, 2017 designs made from beads, animal Christmas Break Begins on this very important work! often note that they look similar coming from a distance as to receive these temporary rates. to butterflies. Dancers wear their many metal cones make teeth, quillwork, shells and ribbon. January 3 decorated shawls with fringe a unique jingle sound! The female dancers carry a feathered 3 easy ways to contact us: God bless, School Resumes at the ends. The faster pace of fan as they sway and dip in place on 1. Call Planned Giving Manager, Denise Hyland at 1-800-584-9200 the outside of the circle. Most dancers January 7 the drum challenges dancers to 2. Complete and return the attached form on the enclosed envelope carry a shawl draped over their arm. Christmas Liturgy keep in time with the beat while 3. Visit us online at stjo.org/plannedgiving Fr. J. Anthony Kluckman, SCJ & Celebration coordinating their fancy footwork Remember, if you want your gift to affect any 2017 tax savings, it must be mailed by December 31, 2017! Chaplain and graceful movements.

1-800-341-2235 6 stjo.org/cop 1-800-341-2235 1 stjo.org/cop 1-800-341-2235 4 stjo.org/cop Learning the Lakota Language South Dakota Tribes nation’s top popcorn producers — Counties in the northeastern corner Native American Heritage Month Lakota Foods. of South Dakota. The tribe employs a According to the Lakota Language Consortium, the Lakota language Did you know South Dakota is home to number of people in their plastic bag November is Native American Heritage Month, also is dangerously close to extinction. Recent linguistic surveys reveal more than 71,000 Native Americans? Approximately 21% of St. Joseph’s manufacturing industry. students are enrolled members of the known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage that there are only 2,000 first-language Lakota speakers remaining on Many live on one of South Dakota’s Lower Brule Tribe. Less than 1% of St. Joseph’s Month. It is a special opportunity to acknowledge the and around the reservations of North and South Dakota. This number represents less than 2% of the total Lakota population. nine reservations. Here’s some fun facts students are enrolled members of the important contributions of Native people and celebrate about each of the nine reservations located Pine Ridge Reservation Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. their rich and diverse cultures, traditions and history. throughout South Dakota. The Pine Ridge Reservation is located Without language, a culture dies. in the southwestern corner of the state Cheyenne River Reservation In December 1915, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, in Bennet, Jackson and Oglala Lakota Standing Rock Reservation St. Joseph’s recognizes and understands the importance of the The Cheyenne River Reservation is Counties. In addition to ranching and The Standing Rock Reservation rode from state to state on horseback seeking a state Lakota language to the culture of the Native American children and located in Dewey and Ziebach Counties in farming, the tribe operates a lodge which straddles the South Dakota-North Dakota government that would approve a day to honor Native families we serve. the north central area of the state. This includes a motel, restaurant and gift shop. border. The reservation borders the Americans. Although there is no record of any national days At St. Joseph’s, children in grades one through eight attend a reservation is approximately the size of the northern edge of the Cheyenne River being proclaimed, his efforts were not in vain. entire state of Connecticut, encompassing Approximately 5% of St. Joseph’s Reservation in Corson County. This area regular Native American Studies class led by enrolled tribal members. students are enrolled members of the In class the students learn the Lakota language, as well as their cultural 1.4 million acres! is the birthplace of one of the Lakota’s The first American Indian Day was declared half a year Oglala Sioux Tribe. greatest warriors and most respected traditions and proud heritage. High school students enjoy lessons in Approximately 2% of St. Joseph’s later on the second Saturday of May 1916 by the governor medicine men, Sitting Bull. Native American traditions and culture through activities and curriculum students are enrolled in the Cheyenne Rosebud Reservation of New York. Several states followed suite with similar days in their campus homes. River Tribe. The Rosebud Reservation is located Approximately 1% of St. Joseph’s scattered throughout the year. in south central South Dakota in Todd students are enrolled members of the In addition to Native American Studies classes, our teachers strive Crow Creek Reservation County. There are 20 communities located Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a to include the Lakota language and culturally appropriate material in their The Crow Creek Reservation is located regular curriculum. St. Joseph’s staff has been working with classroom within the reservation. In addition to cattle joint resolution and designated November 1990 “National about 26 miles from St. Joseph’s campus ranching and farming, the tribe manages a Yankton Reservation teachers and other school staff to label objects throughout the school, in Hughes, Hyde and Buffalo Counties. buffalo herd for food and game production. The Yankton Reservation is located in American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations further incorporating the Lakota language within the school environment. Today, the major economic occupation southeastern South Dakota in Charles Mix have been issued every year since 1990. is cattle ranching and farming. The tribe Approximately 13% of St. Joseph’s County. The reservation is mostly farmland April, our Librarian, explains “our elders say we must start operates a large irrigated farm, guided Indian School’s students are enrolled in the with some small areas of timber. The Follow us on Facebook, stjo.org/facebook for special learning at a very young age — those of us who have not had the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. hunting for small and large game and a remainder is rolling hills and prairie. posts throughout the month of November! opportunity to learn from grandma or grandpa will learn in school.” goose camp operation. Lake Traverse Reservation Approximately 4.5% of St. Joseph’s We encourage you to follow us on Facebook (stjo.org/facebook) Approximately 19% of St. Joseph’s The Lake Traverse Reservation covers students are enrolled members of the for weekly Lakota Word Wednesday videos or visit stjo.org/Lakota students are enrolled members of the Crow an area of over 400 square miles and Yankton Sioux Tribe. for more information. Creek Tribe. is located in Marshall, Day and Roberts Flandreau Santee Sioux Reservation

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Little TRAVERSE Sisseton is located in the southeastern region of the H A R D I N G Eagle Scripture Reflection Wakpala M A R S H A L L STANDING ROCK B R O W N P E R K I N S Mobridge Peever Some of our favorite Lakota phrases: state, an area known as the Prairie Coteau. Glad Firesteel Trail D A Y Valley Glencross City Timber Lake E D M U N D S The region consists primarily of gently Isabel W A L W O R T H Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. — Romans 12:10 (ESV) Iron Whitehorse Lightning Thunder Butte Green Grass D E W E Y La Plant G R A N T C O D I N G T O N Wačhéčhičiye. — I will pray for you. Ridgeview rolling land, and the Big Sioux River flows Dupree P O T T E R F A U L K Red Lantry Eagle Parade Elm Butte

B U T T E S P I N K Preserving and sharing the Lakota (Sioux) culture is a core part of our mission at St. Joseph's C L A R K through the center of the area. CHEYENNE RIVER WATERTOWN

Red Scaffold Y S U L L Y Indian School. Through Native American Studies classes, our Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, H A M L I N D E U E L Čhiyáonihaŋ. — I respect you. Z I E B A C H Approximately 1% of St. Joseph’s H Y D E M E A D E Spearfish H A N D special ceremonies and our annual powwow, we encourage the Native American children in our care to Sturgis S T A N L E Y H U G H E S B E A D L E students are enrolled members of the K I N G S B U R Y PIERRE B R O O K I N G S L A W R E N C E Fort Pierre BROOKINGS acknowledge, embrace and honor their beautiful heritage. Wowáuŋspe kiŋ he wašáke. — Education is power. H A A K O N Mac’s Corner Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. RAPID CITY Stephan FLANDREAU CROWB U F F A L OCREEK Lee’s Corner SANTEE Flandreau Lower Fort Thompson LOWER Brule S A N B O R N M I N E R J O N E S J E R A U L D P E N N I N G T O N BRULE M O O D Y Lower Brule Reservation L A K E Throughout Romans 12, Paul encourages all Christians to love and honor those around us. During these Kholá, iyúskiŋyaŋ waŋčhíyaŋkapi! — Hello, my friends! L Y M A N Chamberlain Oacoma D A V I S O N A U R O R A M C C O O K J A C K S O N C U S T E R MINNEHAHA fall months, may we seek to love one another wholeheartedly and honor each other with our actions, words The Lower Brule Reservation is located Red Shirt B R U L E MITCHELL HANSON SIOUX FALLS PINE RIDGE Wanblee in the central part of South Dakota, 15 M E L L E T T E Long Valley and deeds. Sharps Taŋyáŋ Yahípi! — Welcome! Corner Kyle O G L A L A L A K O T A C H A R L E S D O U G L A S M I X Parmelee Okreek miles southeast of Pierre, South Dakota’s H U T C H I N S O N T U R N E R F A L L Porcupine Mission T R I P P YANKTON R I V E R Manderson Oglala B E N N E T T Rosebud ROSEBUD L I N C O L N Wounded Lake Knee Batesland Olsonville G R E G O R Y Andes state capital, in Lyman and Stanley Saint Wagner B O N Daily, Lord, show us how we can love and honor those around us. Help us to show others Your Pine Ridge Francis Pickstown T O D D H O M M E Y A N K T O N Marty U N I O N Counties. Lower Brule is one of the C L A Y TRIVIA

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