Greetings!
Mitakuyapi – Lakota word for All My Relatives
I am Wilma Bear Shield-Robertson, Development Director at Sinte Gleska University SGU. My background is strongly influenced by Lakota tradition. I am a proud alumni of Sinte Gleska University.  
We celebrated our 47thAnnual Graduation and 36thAnnual GED Graduation on Friday, August 23, 2019.  We had 85 University graduates and 19 GED graduates. It was a joyous time to see the excitement and pride expressed by the graduates and their families. The hard work and the achievement in completing their degree requirements culminated on their special day of recognition.
The support and educational experience I received from Sinte Gleska University is available for students and future students who envision a career, a positive and productive life for themselves, their families and communities.
Your generous support to Sinte Gleska University plays a large role in helping us continue our important educational work for student development and to preserve and interpret our evolving Lakota history, Language and culture.
Please view our 47thAnnual Graduation, go to you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured.
Please visit our facebook site.  https://www.facebook.com/sgufoundation/ & you can donate on our website:http://www.sgufoundation.org/
Your donation is greatly appreciated and is tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
Wopila – Thank you
Wilma Bear Shield-Robertson
 
 
 

Anpetu Was’te– good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word Tiospaye- the English definition is extended family.  I chose this word because, as I hope that all of you readers or followers know that to me - you are my extended family.   Even though we may not be blood related, as a Lakota Winyan, (woman), I believe you ALL are my family.  
The spring session has been in full force and students are actually preparing, I imagine, for Sinte to be wrapping up soon.  The weather has been beautiful, after a rough and turbulent winter, however, we are expected to have a snow storm this week.  Presumably, that is the last of the snow storms until next winter.    
In conclusion, I want to remind all readers to visit our web page and be sure and tell your friends and family to check us out on past events, current events and schedules for up-coming events.  https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured.
Also, remember to check out the SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/and don’t forget that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka! 
(A big thank you)
​Kathy Boyd
 
 
 
 

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Iyokpi - the English definition is happy.  I chose this word because, for me I am happy that we here at Sinte Gleska University ended a great year and I am happy that are spring classes started today and I am looking forward to the new year (2019)!  
We are gearing up for our Annual Founder’s Week.  This event is also lived streamed and you can enjoy all of our forums (including family night), crowning a new Miss Sinte Gleska and of our course our well-known Pow Wow.  The date for this Founder’s Week is January 28th through February 3, 2019. 
In conclusion, I want to remind all readers to visit our web page and be sure and tell your friends and family to check us out on past events, current events and schedules for up-coming events.  https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured.
Also, remember to check out the SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/and don’t forget that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka! 
(A big thank you)
 

 
Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Ptanyetu - the definition is fall or autumn.  I am once again using fall/autumn as it is now actually fall and we here at Sinte Gleska are in back in session and  the our classes and the students are back in the swing of things.
This past weekend September 28th and 29th we hosted the Northern Plains Indian Art Market.  It was in held in Sioux Falls, SD again and I was told it was a great success.  We are the host of this event, we do it to help our artists, not only locally, but artist through the Midwest as well.  You can see some the pieces and events that took place on SGU website.  Be sure and visit it.  There are so many talented native artist and this gives them a chance to show case their artist skills.
In conclusion, I want to remind all readers to visit our web page and be sure and tell your friends and family to check us out as well there are past events, current events and up-coming events the is available to view or  you can also go to the you tube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
Also remember to check out the SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 
 
 

September 2018
Kathy Boyd’s Blog
Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Ptanyetu - the definition is fall or autumn.  As I said in last month’s blog, summer is almost over and fall is around the corner.  I look forward to the fall and personally, it is my favorite time of the year. 
Well, we just celebrated our 46th Graduation commencement and it was great.  We also celebrated our SGU 35th Annual GED commencement.  This year we had a total of 69 graduates, which consisted of 5 Masters, 16 B.A.’s, 41 A.A.’s, 9 – 1 year certificates and 14 GED certificates.  It was awesome to see so many graduates.  I am already looking forward to next year’s commencements.
Along with our graduation, it was also our Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s 142nd annual fair celebration.  So, our people and people in our surrounding communities had a lot of fun and exciting things to attend after our big graduation.
The campus is back in session as our fall/winter classes have begun.  The campus is hopping and it so great to be able to be a part of the Sinte Gleska University family.  We try very hard to help each and every student in the college endeavors.
I wanted to remind all of our readers that the Graduation commencement was live-streamed and you view it on website.  Also remember that stay tuned on our website for live streaming, classes offered, and do not forget we host the Northern Plains Indian Art Market.  The Art Market will be begin September 27, 2018.  Go to www.NPIAM.org for more information.
Reminder:  Go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
And, as I stated above please remember that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 
 
 

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wasuton Wi – definition is Moon of Ripening/Harvest – August.  The summer is coming to a close and fall is just around the corner.  So, I thought that I would share this word with you to give you some of the highlights or of Sinte’s August events.
The campus is preparing to host our 46th Annual Graduation and we are busy.  During this time, we are also starting our annual recruiting to try and get people interested in our unique university.  Registration will be August 13 through the 23rd, so time is of essence.   Stay tuned on our website for live streaming, classes offered, graduation commencement and other SGU event,
Reminder:  Go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
And, as I stated above please remember that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
​Kathy Boyd
 
 
 
 
 

​Anpetu Was’te – Good Day in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wiwayang Wacipi which means Sundance in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because at the beginning of the Summer Solstice in June our people begin to partake in the Sundance ceremony.  Therefore, I thought it only to appropriate to choose this word to share with you all, as I am an avid Sundance person.  Sundance in particular, is one of our most difficult ceremonies to participate in, but to me is one of the most rewarding.
Here on campus we are beginning the second round of summer school and then following that we will be preparing for our graduation that is August 24.  So for us here at Sinte, July and August are very busy months and I am looking forward to our new Student Union to host the graduation meal that follows our graduation.  This will be a big event and I actually cook for it.  So, I am looking forward to the planning and preparation of this meal.
So, stay tuned and look for my August blog.  Actually, my September blog will have more details of our SGU upcoming graduation and other events as it is the last week in August that these event occur.
I want to remind as I always do, go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
And, as I stated above please remember that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Wakinyan which means thunder in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because it is spring.  There are two very important ceremonies that the Lakota practice in the latter part of March and the first of April.  The Rosebud Sioux Tribe does a special ceremony every spring solstice welcoming back the Thunders.  It is a ceremony that is done in the Black Hills (which a very spiritual place for the Lakota).  Sinte Gleska University also does a ceremony in the Black Hills in early April and it is an annual wiping of the tears Ceremony for all of creation and is held at Pe Sla in the Black Hills.  This year it will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2018.  This ceremony is held to wipe our tears of loss and prepare all of creation to welcome new life.  We provide transportation for our students to attend and it is also a very special ceremony to my people.
Spring is in the air, but unfortunately we are still experiencing some snow storms, I hope it passes soon so that our students will be able to breathe the brisk spring air and experience more outside time.  I think it will help them to better prepare for finals that are soon approaching
Remember you can always go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
Please as a friendly reminder, remember, that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)
 
 
 
 

Anpetu Was’te – good morning in the Lakota language. This month’s Lakota word is Osiceca which means bad weather in our Lakota language.  I chose this word because the last time I did my blog I chose osni which is really cold, so it has been extremely cold and the weather has been bad.  We did not have work for two (2) days this month already and several snow days in February.  I cannot wait until spring.
Students will begin to prepare for mid-terms soon, spring break is next week and before you know it, finals.  It seems like this spring semester is going by so quickly.  Some other news is that we will begin transitioning for the use of Michael Benge Student Union.  It is right next to the SGU Administration building where I work and it is so nice.  Our students will have a study area, new cafeteria and just a place to hang out. 
Remember you can always go to our web site and check out the current events, news and upcoming events and you can also go to the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/sintegleskautube/featured .
As always, a reminder that you can also check our SGU Foundation Giving Page http://www.sgufoundation.org/ and remember that we also have our own Facebook page and my blog.
See you next month and please remember to watch for Sinte Gleska Updates and News on our Website.
Wopila Tanka!
(A big thank you)