SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi"Bringing the Family Back to Life"
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Current Events:
SGU Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi will be hosting a “Special Rodeo” for individuals of all ages with all disabilities on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at the SGU TGKP Horse Ranch 2 miles NW of Mission. Registration starts at 10:30am and activities start at 11am which include stick horse racing, horse grooming, corral riding which is wheelchair accessible, and many more activities. Lunch will be provided and we’re asking for volunteers, no rodeo knowledge needed. You can pre-register starting September 23rd and inquire more information from the following numbers: Jaylynn Hawk at (605)515-2870 or (605) 856-8298 or Dave Valandra at (605)682-1823.
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).
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The mission of Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi (TGKP) is to work with all of creation to improve the lives of children and families with Serious Emotional
Behavioral Disturbances (SEBD) through implementation of a Lakota based Mental Health Wraparound Model and use this model in the teaching and preparation of Lakota Counselors at Sinte Gleska University (SGU.) Wopila (Thank You) for visiting our site. |
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Wolakota and the Code of Behavior by Victor Douville
