Chamberlain - St Joseph's Indian School
St. Joseph's Indian School is a non-profit residential and education facility that relies on the support of private individuals to fund the care of over 200 needy Native American boys and girls in grades one through 12. The school's mission is to provide each child with an enriching, integrated living and learning environment with focus on education, culture, spirituality, healthy-living and self-awareness.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
St Joseph's Indian School
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The St Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain has been serving as a "home away from home" for Lakota (Sioux) children since 1927. The Sioux Chapel has stained-glass windows that depict the Sacred Rites of the Sioux.
St Joseph's Indian School
1301 North Main Street, Box 89
Chamberlain, SD 57326
United States
1301 North Main Street, Box 89
Chamberlain, SD 57326
United States
Phone 1 (605) 234-3300
Fax 1 (605) 234-3480
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 11:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Related Attractions
Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
The Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center is an outreach program sponsored by St. Joseph's Indian School. Located along the Missouri River in Chamberlain, South Dakota, the cultural center displays original Northern Plains art and offers art for sale through the gift shop.
The museum was designed to honor the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota people. Its circular building also serves as an educational facility for the Native American students at St. Joseph's Indian School.
The museum was designed to honor the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota people. Its circular building also serves as an educational facility for the Native American students at St. Joseph's Indian School.
Akta Lakota Museum
1301 North Main Street
Chamberlain, SD 57325
United States
1301 North Main Street
Chamberlain, SD 57325
United States
Phone 1 (605) 734-3452
Fax 1 (605) 734-3388
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
