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47TH ANNUAL WAČÍPI – POWWOW
September 14, 2023 - September 16, 2023
Each year, St. Joseph’s hosts an annual weekend of Lakota culture on our Chamberlain, South Dakota campus. For Full Event Details and Updates Visit www.stjo.org/powwow
Thursday, September 14, 2023
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration is required only once upon arrival (Nagel Business Office)
5:00 pm: Meet and Greet (Rec Center)
Friday, September 15, 2023
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Guest Registration for new arrivals (Nagel Business Office)
9:15 am – 11:30 am: Cultural Activities (Rec Center and Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Food Truck (Wisdom Circle)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Equine Therapy Open House
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: School and Health Center Open House
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Cultural Performance (Rec Center)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Tiyóšpaye Banquet (Arrowwood Resort)
Saturday, September 16, 2023
8:30 am – Noon: Guest Registration for new arrivals (Nagel Business Office)
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Homes & Chapel Open House
11:30 am: Grass Flattening/Powwow Grounds Blessing
Noon: Grand Entry & Powwow
5:00 pm: Mass at Our Lady of the Sioux Chapel
5:30 pm: Complimentary Meal (Picnic Pavilion) Powwow prizes awarded after.