Weidner family, traveled to the Sinte Gleska University Sicangu Heritage Center to donate a pipe bag In the 1960’s Micheal was gifted the pipe bag by a family friend. For more information regarding viewing the repatriated pipe bag and/or the SGU Sicangu Heritage Center Rachel Iverson, the donor of the pipe bag, is the wife of the late Michael L. Weidner, who had been gifted the pipe bag by a family friend in the 1960s.

The group was given time to ride horses to get to know them better! The horse handlers competed in their race against time on the ultimate cowgirl/cowboy course. Teenagers who completed this camp were hired to work part-time for 8 weeks as a TGKP Horse Handler to

began at 8 a.m. with the Sunrise Ceremony, which included a prayer by Richard Moves Camp, SGU Lakota Studies feather, which was tied to their hair by a “sponsor” - someone they chose as a role model during their time The morning continued as graduates lined up at 10:30 a.m. according to their fields of study.

leaving at 10am the students and staff circled up for a prayer from Delmer Forgets Nothing, SGU Lakota Studies ribbons, including the 2026 AIHEC/SGU Student of the Year Award, earned by Michael Spears, a Senior studying for his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Lakota Studies, and, the coveted "President's Choice Award", awarded Christopher Black Bear, Kelsy Haukaas, Kaylee Haukaas, Lynell Hare, and were coached by Deane Oliver, SGU Interim was titled, "How Botanical Sexism Affects Allergies"; Provost's poster was titled, "Cross Sectional Study

Again, a major part of the camp is centered around horsemanship. new experience, and it was rewarding to see them grow more comfortable and confident as they spent time Cultural expression was another key part of the camp. They also spent time enjoying the outdoors, which helped create a fun and relaxed environment where they Being part of this camp showed me how valuable these kinds of experiences are.

Welcome from the Interim President   Sinte Gleska University   Anpetu waste, Mitakuyapi.  As Interim President, my role is to ensure stability, clarity, and forward movement during this time Margaret Ross (Wahcasawin)   Interim President Sinte Gleska University

By the time the two-day SGU workshop drew to a close, the raw hide had begun its physical transformation