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By: Teddie Rae Herman, SGU Media MISSION - Sinte Gleska University held its 53rd Annual Wounspe Wowapi Yusutapi and 42nd Annual GED Wounspe Wowapi Yusutapi - 2026 Graduation Ceremony - on Friday, August 28, 2026. The graduating class was the largest in the university’s history, with 129 university graduates and nine GED recipients. The day began at 8 a.m. with the Sunrise Ceremony, which included a prayer by Richard Moves Camp, SGU Lakota Studies instructor. At 9 a.m., the Feather Tying...

By: Yamni White Hat A three-day cultural immersion camp held last week provided a group of young girls with an opportunity to connect with Lakota traditions, build self-confidence, and develop a deep bond with the Sunkawakan Oyate (the Horse Nation). This last week I helped assist with the Wicincila, Younger Girls, Sunkawakan Camp. This three-day experience for girls ages 8 to 11 blended cultural teachings, hands-on learning, and outdoor activities. The purpose of the camp was to give the...

Photo Credit: Kalion Knox | SGU Media Tech By: Gabriella Kenny SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi, Bringing the Family Back to Life, annually hosts a Teen Horse Handler Training Camp. This 4-day training is for teenagers ages 14-18 who want to learn or are passionate about riding and working with horses; along with learning ranch maintenance and Lakota teachings. Day One: In the morning the teen horse handlers learned about horse anatomy, how to properly tack up a horse – followed by putting away tack,...