The hochokaaudio’s Podcast

Season 3, Episode 15 - Talking Thiyóšpaye – Part II

Been here, done that! Let’s get acquainted with a former student. Today we talk with Larry Jandreau, a student here from 1960 to 1964. Larry is currently the Director of Facilities Management for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and a member of the St. Joseph's Indian School Board of Directors. Enjoy as he looks back to St. Joe's in the 60s.

Season 3, Episode 14 - Talking Thiyóšpaye – Part I

Let’s hear about what it was like from someone with soul. Today we talk with Virgil Taken Alive, former counselor in the Big Boys Dormitory, enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, retired station KLND DJ who went by Lakota Soulman and our treasured powwow emcee.

Season 3, Episode 13 – Donors Steele and Debbie Alphin

Why contribute to the mission of St. Joseph’s Indian School? During the school’s 46th Annual Powwow, host Scott Woster sat down with Steele and Alphin to learn how this couple came to be donors and what motivates their generosity.

Season 3, Episode 12 - Fresh Perspectives - Bishop Marty and Sitting Bull

What would Sitting Bull and Bishop Marty talk about? Why does it matter? In our first two seasons of Hóčhoka, we completed several podcasts to bring fresh perspectives to the relationship between Catholicism and Lakota spirituality. We continue that theme with today’s conversation.
Today we talk with Dr. Paul Monson, associate professor of church history and academic dean at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology near Milwaukee, Wisc. Dr. Monson discusses the relationship between these two iconic figures and wonders about the influence Sitting Bull had on Bishop Marty.

Season 3, Episode 11 – Counseling Services, Part III – Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy at St. Joseph’s Indian School – learn why it is more than horse sense. Today we talk with Patty Bourne, equine specialist, and Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Patty gives us insight into the dynamic at the heart of equine therapy. She and Robyn tell us how this therapy is utilized in Counseling Services provided by St. Joe’s to our students.

Season 3, Episode 10 - Counseling Services, Part II – Brainspotting

Where you look affects how you feel. Really? Today we talk with Dr. Karen Wiemers, psychologist, and Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Dr. Wiemers helps us understand “Brainspotting” – that where you look does affect how you feel. She and Robyn tell us how this therapy is utilized in Counseling Services provided by St. Joe’s to our students.

Season 3, Episode 9 - Counseling Services, Part I - The Counseling Services Department

One counselor to every twenty students? That isn’t the only exceptional feature of St. Joseph’s Indian School;s Counseling Services Department. Today we talk with Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Robyn is here to discuss Counseling Services’ role in the “Circle of Care,” our approach to student care at St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Season 3, Episode 8 - Innovative Care Delivery: The Circle of Care

What is a wraparound environment? Why does it matter? St. Joseph’s Indian School’s Executive Director of Child Services Jennifer Renner-Meyer discusses the “Circle of Care,” our approach to student care. Learn about this practical and comprehensive concept.

Season 3, Episode 7 - Eagle Star to Mark Freado, “Tell Us About It”

What happens when a high school senior meets a professional trainer and coach in youth development, forensic psychology, social services, mental health, juvenile justice and education? We’re here to find out. Mark Freado has more than four decades of experience in services for young people and their families. He provides consultation and training services to public and private organizations worldwide. Listen as St. Joseph’s high school senior Basil Eagle Star gets to know Freado.

Season 3, Episode 6 - Kid Whispering Part III - Superpowers

You don’t need to be a superhero to be a top-flight Kid Whisperer, but there are four superpowers you’ll want to make your own. Today Mark Freado joins us again to unpack the wisdom in his book, “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Hone your superpowers with kids here.