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St. Joseph's Indian School

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This establishment has served as a residence school and mission for needy Lakota Sioux children since 1927; currently over 200 students are enrolled at the facility, with a waiting list. The on-site Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel features stained glass windows depicting the Sacred Rites of the Sioux and the activities of the local Catholic Church.

The school also operates the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, on the school grounds, where Sioux culture and heritage are interpreted, and historic items as well as contemporary artwork of various American Indian tribes are displayed. The museum is open to the public year-round, and visitors to the school are welcome.

Location: Off Interstate 90 Exit 263, Chamberlain South Dakota 57326 Telephone 605-734-3300

Other History nearby:
(Fort Thompson) Crow Creek Pow Wow
(Wessington Springs) Dean Annex
(Chamberlain) St. Joseph's Indian School
(Chamberlain) The Atka Lakota Museum

03/28 Coming to The Chamberlain area
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Sully County Fair Onida SD August9-12 kicking off the fair with a parade through Onida on Thursday, at 6:27 p.m. The parade will end up at the fairgrounds where we will be having cake, refreshments and music.