TGKP Horses Visit White River Nursing Home

Upon their request, SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi Ki (TGKP) "Bringing the Family Back to Life" Children's Mental Health Program, took therapy horses to the White River, SD, Nursing Home on May 17, 2022, for a visit with the residents. The Sunkawakan (Horses) and residents thoroughly enjoyed their time together. SGU TGKP, located on the SGU Campus and Ranch in Mission, SD provides behavioral health services for children, Ages 3-18, with serious emotional behavioral issues and their families. Services include assessment, therapy, wraparound care coordination, Lakota cultural teachings and healing practices, referrals and flex funds for immediate unmet needs. SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi is working to restore spiritual connections and healing with the Sunkawakan Oyate (Horse Nation)and all of creation for children and families through Lakota based equine therapy, summer camps and school and community-based activities. For more information, please visit the program website at Tiwahe.org or contact Marlies White Hat, TGKP Director at: Marlies.whitehat@sintegleska.edu