A celebration of Sicangu Lakota sovereignty, education, and culture at Sinte Gleska University
Founders Week Celebration & Wacipi
Experience the 55th Annual
SGU Founders Day Wacipi.
Founded in 1971, Sinte Gleska University was named for the Brulé Chief Spotted Tail. Our Founders Day Wacipi is a celebration of sovereignty, education, and the endurance of our culture."
Vendor Registration
Be a part of the Sinte Gleska University Founders Day Wacipi. We are seeking food, arts, and crafts vendors to share their talents with the Rosebud community and visitors. Secure your spot at one of the season's premier cultural gatherings!
Contest Registration
Register now for the SGU Founders Day Wacipi dance and drum contests. Find Grand Entry times, prize details, and vendor applications for the premier tribal university powwow on the Rosebud Reservation.
2026 Miss Sinte Gleska University Wiƞyaƞ
Rachel R. Janis
Haƞ mit̄ak̄uyep̄i, Lak̇ol miċaje k̄i waƞbli eṡk̄at̄e wiƞ nahaƞ wasiċu eya Rachel Janis emaciyapi.
Ina wayeki Erin Zimiga eċiyap̄i na at̄e waye k̄i Nate Janis eċiyap̄i. Ina atk̄uk̄u na huƞk̄uk̄u k̄i Poncho na Earlene Zimiga ewiċak̄iyap̄i.
Zimiga na Janis et̄aƞ wau kṡt̄o.
Waƞbli hoḣp̄i emat̄aƞhaƞ na Niġesaƞla el wati ċha Siċaƞmaġu na Omaglala.
Siƞt̄e gleṡk̄a University el wablawa
Wak̇aƞyeja k̄i ṫok̄eyaḣc̄i wowaṡi eċaƞmu woali waƞji wauƞsp̄ewiċawak̄iye.
For those who may not know me, my name is Rachel Janis. I come from Wanblee (Eagle Next District) and have lived on the Rosebud for almost 15 years. I am both Sicangu and Oglala and was raised by my maternal grandparents Poncho and Earlene Zimiga.
I am a First grade teacher at a Lakota immersion school on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. working on obtaining my bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Siƞt̄e Gleṡk̄a University. My philosophy has always been to work with Lakota youth, helping and guiding them. I hope to become a Lakota Educator some day.
