Annual American Indian Day and Powwow

48th Annual American Indian Day and Powwow

A traditional Lakota (Sioux) powwow helps Native American children, like those at St. Joseph's Indian School, share their culture, heritage and traditions with friends like you from around the nation.

Since 1976, St. Joseph's Indian School has hosted an annual weekend of Lakota culture on our Chamberlain, South Dakota campus.

Visitors are welcomed and encouraged to attend many or all of our powwow activities.

Guests enjoy free Native American cultural activities like:
- A thiyóšpaye — extended family — banquet on Friday night
- Tours of St. Joseph's campus, school and the children's homes
- An all day powwow dance competition for Lakota children of all ages
- Equine Therapy Center Tour – Meet the Horses
- Traditional Lakota (Sioux) meals
- And much, much more!!

Schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration for new arrivals (Nagel Business Office)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Self-tour Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel at your convenience
8:00 am – 2:00 pm: Food Truck (Wisdom Circle)
9:15 am – 11:30 am: Cultural Activities (Rec Center and Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Equine Therapy Center Open House
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: School and Health Center Open House
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Cultural Performance (Rec Center)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Thiyóšpaye Banquet (Arrowwood Resort)

Click here to register