Students began working on designs for the art contest. The winning entry will be used to design T-shirts and posters for our annual sobriety walk.
Students began working on designs for the art contest.
St. Joseph’s Lakota students recently learned about the traditional uses of tobacco as opposed to recreational use, like smoking or chewing.

“The theme for our Sobriety Walk this year is being tobacco-free,” said Chris, St. Joseph’s Prevention Coordinator. “Roxanne came from Crow Creek to visit with us about tobacco’s traditional uses. We learned traditional tobacco has no nicotine, unlike the cigarettes and chewing tobacco that are
around today.”

Roxanne visited with students about the role tobacco plays in traditional Lakota ceremonies.
Roxanne visited with students about the role tobacco plays in traditional Lakota ceremonies.
Traditional tobacco – chanli – is sacred; even pinches are offered for prayer and healing during ceremonies.

“After Roxanne’s presentation, students began working on their entries for the art contest,” said Chris.

Once all students’ entries are submitted, the winning design will be used to create posters and T-shirts for St. Joseph’s 15th Annual Sobriety Walk.

St. Joseph's 15th Annual Sobriety Walk will be held April 30th.
St. Joseph's 15th Annual Sobriety Walk will be held
April 30th.

 

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