The hochokaaudio’s Podcast

Season 2, Episode 12 - Fresh Perspectives on Catholicism Through an Indigenous Lens - The First Thanksgiving

Few things in American life strike a deeper chord than Thanksgiving, says Dr. Damian Costello. Walk with us through the true indigenous roots of the first Thanksgiving feast to come to see and respect the Indigenous way of giving thanks at the heart of this celebration. 

Season 2, Episode 11 - The Spirit That Inspires Us - Dehonian Thought and Action

Learn what drives the mission of St. Joseph’s Indian School and the inspiring leader who said, “The Heart of Jesus is overflowing with tenderness and compassion for all those who suffer, those who endure hardships, those who go hungry, and for the sick and the infirm. His is the heart of a father, the heart of a mother, the heart of a shepherd.”

Season 2, Episode 10 - Boarding School Truth and Healing and the Roman Catholic Church

How can faith communities participate in the Truth and Healing needed because of our nation’s boarding school era? Fr. Mike Carson, Assistant Director of Native American Affairs for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, explains the group’s work on the subject and talks about the bishop’s efforts to advance boarding school truth and healing. We look at factors influencing this critical work.

Season 2, Episode 9 - Native American Boarding School Truth and Healing Part II

In this second of a two-part series, Makȟa Black Elk joins us to explain the impact of boarding school history on Native America today. Makȟa unpacks the living reality of that history for boarding school survivors and descendants and the vital work of truth and healing.

Season 2, Episode 8 - Native American Boarding School Truth and Healing - Part I

Makȟa Black Elk is Executive Director for Truth and Healing at Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, S.D., a former Indian boarding school. A descendent of boarding school survivors, he brings a passion for interreligious dialogue to his work advocating for truth and healing in Catholic ministries and schools serving indigenous peoples. He speaks about why this challenging work is so important now and why it is difficult for many to engage in. Listen to Makȟa and host Scott Woster on Hóč

Season 2, Episode 7 - Forming Lakota LeadersThrough the Seventh Grade Cultural Trip

We’ve been speaking with Joseph Marshall III on Lakota Leadership, primarily through the lens of legendary leader Crazy Horse. Today, we learn how St. Joseph’s Indian School travels in the footsteps of Crazy Horse to prepare seventh graders for their leadership roles at the school the following year.

Season 2, Episode 6 - Lakota Leadership Part II

In this second in a two-part series on Lakota Leadership, Joseph Marshall III, award-winning author, cultural and historical consultant, teacher, craftsman, administrator, actor and public speaker, completes our discussion of Lakota leadership and how it can inform parents and the public as we seek to form natural leaders to shape today and the future.

Season 2, Episode 5 - Lakota Leadership Part 1

In this first in a two-part series on Lakota Leadership, Joseph Marshall III, award-winning author, cultural and historical consultant, teacher, craftsman, administrator, actor and public speaker, unwraps his statement, “True leadership is only possible when character is more important than authority.”

Season 2, Episode 4 - Fresh Perspectives on Catholicism Through An Indigenous Lenz - The First Indigenous Christian

October is the month of the rosary, and as it draws near, Dr. Damian Costello says, get out your rosary to honor Enriquillo. His feast day is September 27, Día del Héroe De Bahoruco in the Dominican Republic. Pray the rosary and send up your voice with Enriquillo, the first Indigenous Christian we know of, champion of the rosary and authentic freedom.

Season 2, Episode 3 - Houseparenting Pearls of Wisdom

Running a home with 12 students means at least a dozen opportunities for laughter, growth and patience every day. Listen as the best of St. Joseph’s Indian School share the joy and wisdom they have garnered along the way.