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Welcome Faith Bartholomew and Cash!
We at SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi “Bringing the Family Back to Life” are delighted to introduce our newest member, Faith Bartholomew, a seasoned family therapist who has been hired on as our new Child and Family Therapist.
Faith is originally from Arizona but eventually moved to the North Carolina mountains where she lived and worked with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years. She has also been coming to the RST reservation for about 20 years, earning deep respect for her commitment to our culture, communities and people. Her expertise and understanding will be invaluable to our children's mental health Lakota-based therapy program.
Faith also brings along her sunka, Cash, who will assist Faith at the SGU TGKP Horse Ranch with some therapy sessions. We are confident that Faith's presence will enhance our efforts to support and nurture the youth and their families that we work with.
Please join us in welcoming Faith and Cash to our TGKP tiwahe!
Faith is originally from Arizona but eventually moved to the North Carolina mountains where she lived and worked with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 15 years. She has also been coming to the RST reservation for about 20 years, earning deep respect for her commitment to our culture, communities and people. Her expertise and understanding will be invaluable to our children's mental health Lakota-based therapy program.
Faith also brings along her sunka, Cash, who will assist Faith at the SGU TGKP Horse Ranch with some therapy sessions. We are confident that Faith's presence will enhance our efforts to support and nurture the youth and their families that we work with.
Please join us in welcoming Faith and Cash to our TGKP tiwahe!
The results are in for our 3rd Annual Horse Handler Olympics!
Girls:
1st Place – Jaylynn Hawk
2nd Place – Bailey DeCora
3rd Place – Hailey Young
Boys:
1st Place – Yamni White Hat
2nd place – Pat yellow Hawk
3rd Place – Tyson White hat
Dave Valandra, SGU TGKP Ranch Manager, set up a challenging course where the teens had to race the clock running over poles, unloading six 50lb feed bags, climb over 2 fence panels and drag one 5 feet, then onto carrying a large piece of wood a few yards, take a fence post put of the ground then pound another back in the ground then halter two horse heads and finally carry a 70lb sand bag from one chair to another and run across the finish line! All of the horse handlers and some TGKP staff who participated did an amazing job, we have a hard-working and capable team on our hands!
All 1st place winners won brand new spurs, 2nd place winners won new roping ropes, all 3rd place winners won new halters.
Girls:
1st Place – Jaylynn Hawk
2nd Place – Bailey DeCora
3rd Place – Hailey Young
Boys:
1st Place – Yamni White Hat
2nd place – Pat yellow Hawk
3rd Place – Tyson White hat
Dave Valandra, SGU TGKP Ranch Manager, set up a challenging course where the teens had to race the clock running over poles, unloading six 50lb feed bags, climb over 2 fence panels and drag one 5 feet, then onto carrying a large piece of wood a few yards, take a fence post put of the ground then pound another back in the ground then halter two horse heads and finally carry a 70lb sand bag from one chair to another and run across the finish line! All of the horse handlers and some TGKP staff who participated did an amazing job, we have a hard-working and capable team on our hands!
All 1st place winners won brand new spurs, 2nd place winners won new roping ropes, all 3rd place winners won new halters.
Teen Horse Handler Training Camp 2024
SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi “Bringing the Family Back to Life” kicked off the summer with our Teen Horse Handler Training Camp where teens learned to care for and work with the sunkawakan oyate, gaining knowledge in horsemanship, communication and Lakota culture. In addition to their work with the horses, our teens received training in crucial life skills, setting them up for future success both on and off the ranch. We invited Tatanka Funds to do a presentation on financial literacy, teaching the teens credit management and how to open a savings account. After the completion of camp they will be hired on part time at the ranch to assist with our other youth horse camps and contribute to the ranch's daily operations throughout the summer. Each teen also underwent CPR certification, which was taught by the RST Ambulance Service, ensuring they are prepared to handle emergencies whether on the ranch or in their communities. Camp ended with a cookout with the teen’s families and our 3rd annual Horse Handler Olympics! Dave Valandra, Ranch Manager, set up a challenging course to test the teens on their physical and mental skills on tasks one would do around the ranch, in a timed race. Our Teen Horse Handler Training Camp is more than just a summer program; it's a continuation of our commitment to nurturing the next generation. This summer, as they work alongside us, they will not only contribute to the success of our camps but also carry forward the values and lessons they've learned, empowering our youth to become responsible, compassionate, and capable individuals. To make a referral to TGKP for Children's Mental Health services, please call Justin Baker at 605-856-8148 and to keep up with our other camps, please visit our website www.tiwahe.org and follow us on Facebook (Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi).
Last week, SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi, also known as “Bringing the Family Back to Life,” along with TCSD Exceptional Education Department welcomed faculty and students led by Jarrett Allen from Wingate University’s Physical Therapy Department in Wingate, NC. The dedicated visitors from Wingate raised money to purchase wood and worked tirelessly from Monday to Wednesday to construct a platform with a ramp to give access for local students with disabilities to the TGKP therapy horses. By the end of the week, they successfully facilitated sessions with seven children and one adult.
This collaboration aimed to create a supportive environment for youth with disabilities, focusing on transferring them to the back of a Sunkawakan (horse) relative safely. In preparation for their visit, the TGKP Ranch desensitized the horses by introducing wheelchairs to the horses.
This partnership not only built a physical platform but also laid the foundation for a more inclusive and compassionate future, where every child, regardless of their abilities, can experience the healing power of our Sunkawakan relatives. For more information on TGKP services or referrals, please contact Justin Baker, TGKP Lead Family Coordinator at (605)856-8148 or stop by the TGKP Office in Mission, SD on the SGU Campus, behind the Lakota Studies Tipi.
This collaboration aimed to create a supportive environment for youth with disabilities, focusing on transferring them to the back of a Sunkawakan (horse) relative safely. In preparation for their visit, the TGKP Ranch desensitized the horses by introducing wheelchairs to the horses.
This partnership not only built a physical platform but also laid the foundation for a more inclusive and compassionate future, where every child, regardless of their abilities, can experience the healing power of our Sunkawakan relatives. For more information on TGKP services or referrals, please contact Justin Baker, TGKP Lead Family Coordinator at (605)856-8148 or stop by the TGKP Office in Mission, SD on the SGU Campus, behind the Lakota Studies Tipi.
2024 Sunkawakan/Horse Summer Camp Schedule
(Applications Below)
It's almost summer and you know what that means! Here's our 2024 TGKP Sunkawakan/Horse Summer Camp Schedule. All camps will be day camps (no overnights this year) and will all run from 9am-4pm each day. Please see flyer for dates and locations.
Applications below! You can print an application off or if you are unable to print you can pick one up from our office. They are also be available on our Facebook Page. All applications must be turned in at the SGU TGKP office located on the SGU Antelope Lake Campus located directly behind the tipi.
For more information, please contact Kateri Douville at (605)856-8163, Marlies White Hat at (605)828-0396 or Dave Valandra at (605)682-1823.
Applications below! You can print an application off or if you are unable to print you can pick one up from our office. They are also be available on our Facebook Page. All applications must be turned in at the SGU TGKP office located on the SGU Antelope Lake Campus located directly behind the tipi.
For more information, please contact Kateri Douville at (605)856-8163, Marlies White Hat at (605)828-0396 or Dave Valandra at (605)682-1823.
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