St. Joseph’s Powwow

The elders say, “The longest road you’re going to have to walk in your life is from here to here. From the head to the heart.” But they also say you can’t speak to the people as a leader unless you’ve made the return journey. From the heart back to the head.

Phil Lane, Sr., Yankton Sioux

About Powwow

A powwow — wačhípi — is a gathering focused on dance, song and family. Powwows celebrate the connections to tradition and spirituality, to the Earth and to one another in a social, personal and spiritual meeting..

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Powwow Preparations

Powwow preparations begin as soon as the first bell of the school year rings in early August. A seasoned team of employees goes to work at once planning everything from start to finish.

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Powwow Dance Styles

There are tree separate powwow dance styles that you will see as boys and girls compete at St. Joseph’s Indian School’s wačhípi. Students specialize in one of these styles.

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