ANTELOPE LAKE CAMPUS – The Sinte Gleska University faculty and staff hosted Sicangu grandparents for an afternoon of activities with food, gifts, prizes and a photo shoot with Santa.
Cheryl Medearis opened the afternoon with a welcome address on behalf of Sinte Gleska University. The Elder Christmas Dinner is an annual event organized by the SGU staff and faculty. The gathering is a favorite amongst Sicangu grandparents.
This year, students from the Wakanyeja Ki Tokeyahci Lakota Immersion School offered a group meal prayer in Lakota. They also shared Lakota songs to uplift their grandparents. Staff members Sage Fast Dog, Leland Little Dog, Foster Cournoyer-Hogan, Robert Bordeaux, Shylee Brave, Charlotte Walking Eagle, Talia Trimble, Rachel Janis and Kendra Elk Looks Back accompanied the students.
A meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, bread, coffee and lemonade was enjoyed by all who attended. A variety of desserts was also served. SGU staff and faculty carried plates to each table for all grandparents who attended.
Following the meal, the grandparents played several games of bingo. Ted Hamilton was the bingo caller. Winners took home cash prizes. Special guests at the event were grandparents from the White River Health Care Center.
Most elders received door prizes. Many families took advantage of the holiday background available for a photo shoot with Santa Claus. SGU staff also distributed coats, blankets, socks and shoes to grandparents and family members. Pre-lit Christmas trees and holiday tabletop decorations were also given to grandparents. Everyone who attended received a candy bag with peanuts and fruit.
Sicangu grandparents appreciate the staff and faculty of Sinte Gleska University for their generosity in hosting the Elder Christmas Dinner.
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