About St. Joseph's Indian School
Since 1927, St. Joseph's Indian School has served Lakota (Sioux) children and families.
Our mission is to educate Native American children and their families for life — mind, body, heart and spirit. This mission drives our organization to educate and provide housing for over 200 Lakota (Sioux) children each year — all at no cost to their families.
Child poverty and abuse are serious issues on Indian reservations. By supporting St. Joseph's Indian School, you are helping Native American children in need reestablish pride in their culture by learning the Lakota language, studying Native American culture and healing the broken family circle from which they come.
You Can Light a Spark in Every Child!
For nearly a century, St. Joseph’s has been lighting The Spark of curiosity, energy and promise that lights the way to a brighter future.
Why Your Support Matters
If you’re new to St. Joseph’s Indian School and the struggles facing Native Americans living in reservation communities, the following information will help you get familiar with both. We hope after reading, you’ll desire to help innocent Lakota children overcome the obstacles set against them. One by one, people like you are making work at St. Joseph’s possible.
Stories from our Lakota Indian School
Students stepped into the St. Joseph’s Indian School gym and were met with a burst of color that felt almost impossible for February. Paper palm trees rustled in the warm air, the scent of popcorn drifted across the room and the commotion of carnival games echoed off the walls. For a moment, winter didn’t feel so sharp. It was I Hate Winter Day! And, for one day, summer fun set in …
Once every month, students and staff unite for a unique tradition at St. Joseph’s Indian School — Lakota Mass. This beautiful Mass honors Catholic faith and the rich culture of the Lakota (Sioux) people, creating a deep spiritual experience.
Beginning Sunday, January 25, St. Joseph’s Indian School joined Catholic schools across the country in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. This year’s theme, “United in Faith and Community,” felt especially close to our hearts. We know how truly blessed we are to call ourselves a Catholic school. It is a gift to freely talk about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and even more incredible to encourage our students to explore faith.
Embrace a Child in a Circle of Care
The DreamMakers are a special group of friends who give automatic monthly gifts to ensure the Lakota (Sioux) children are provided for year-round. For as little as 32 cents a day, 100% of your monthly contribution will go directly to helping meet our students’ immediate needs … and will help provide dreams for the future.
Our Programs
Children attending St. Joseph's benefit from individualized care plans that follow nationally approved and accredited techniques. Friends who support St. Joseph's Native American programs help provide for every aspect of each child's physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs.
