Community Outreaches

Training began with children who were taught to sit still and enjoy it. They were taught to use their organs of smell, to look when there was apparently nothing to see, and to listen intently when all seemingly was quiet.

Luther Standing Bear, Lakota

Aktá Lakota Museum

The Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, an educational outreach of St. Joseph’s Indian School, is committed to promoting knowledge and understanding of the Northern Plains Indian Culture – past, present and future – through the preservation of historic artifacts and contemporary works of art.

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Rising Eagle Day Camp

St. Joseph’s Indian School does not sit idle during the summer months ...

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Thrift Store & Outreach Runs

In addition to monetary gifts, friends support St. Joseph’s children and families with gifts of clothing, toiletries and more. Items are offered first to our students and their families through our home, school and outreach programs.

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Reservation Parishes

St. Mary Parish, Lower Brule, S.D., Lower Brule Reservation, a parish in the Diocese of Rapid City, is the headquarters for Lower Brule Ministries, a group of three parishes that receive financial support from St. Joseph’s Indian School.

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St. Joseph's Bookmobile

St. Joseph’s Bookmobile travels more than 3,000 miles across South Dakota each summer to distribute free reading materials to children and families in need.

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Native Hope

Native Hope exists to address the injustice done to Native Americans. The organization dismantles barriers through storytelling and impactful programs ...

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Sacred Heart Center

Sacred Heart Center is a nonprofit service organization founded by the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The Center is located in ...

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