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Toka: The Revival of an Indigenous Sport

Toka is an Indigenous sport played by the Piipaash (Maricopa) and Akimel O’odham (Pima) nations. This traditional game is experiencing a resurgence thanks to passionate athletes like April Morago. When...

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Joseph, Ofelia, and Mary Gallo Receive ACE’s Most Prestigious Award

In October, several members of the ACE and IEI team traveled to Modesto, California to present the 2025 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education to Joseph, Ofelia...

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Community Living after ACE

Community is one of the three pillars of ACE Teaching Fellows, bringing together teachers who initially don't know each other well, but often end up creating lifelong bonds. Sometimes those...

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Oscar Howe Painting Coming Home to South Dakota

(Chamberlain, S.D.) –The Aktá Lakota Museum will soon welcome back to South Dakota a piece by well-known Native American artist Oscar Howe. The museum's Acquisitions Committee recently purchased the work...

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An Unforgettable First Buffalo Harvest

Chamberlain, S.D.) –On November 19, St. Joseph's Indian School eighth-grade students and staff ventured to the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation on a brisk and cold morning to experience what would...

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Mentor Spotlight:Getting to Know Jeannie Courchene

Mentor principals have played a critical role in the success of the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) since the program’s inception in 2012. The experience, accountability, and personal attention that these...

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Honor Your Ancestors and "Rock Your Mocs"

(Chamberlain, S.D.) –During the week of November 16, St. Joseph's Indian School 4-6th grade students and Native Hope are participating in this year's national Rock Your Mocs event. This annual...