Hóčhoka Podcast
The Lakota word Hóčhoka means the center of the camp circle. The name speaks to the actual location of the recording studio, the centrality of the mission of St. Joseph’s Indian School to all that we do, the role of the podcast to be at the center of the Native American educational conversation and gather others around that conversation.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
What was this fascination with the numbers four and seven? Why did she love storms
and the red earth of South Dakota’s Black Hills? Listen as St. Joseph’s Indian School’s
LaRayne Woster tells the story of her personal journey to a strong Lakota Cultural Identity
and how she encourages her students to follow the same path.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
“To be a good person is the right thing to do,” says author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III in expressing the first purpose for living. He and hosts Scott Woster and Hope McCloskey explore the role of place, purpose and history in restoring Lakota cultural identity. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Cultural and familial stories hold the seeds of cultural identity. Award-winning author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III tells traditional Lakota stories and shares his familynarratives to illustrate the power and richness of stories. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Hear the fascinating story of how the Lakota bow and arrow get their form and function from the natural world and hold Lakota cultural authenticity. Lakota author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III uses the bow and arrow to relate practical advice for restoring cultural identity. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Legendary Lakota Leader Sitting Bull had a vision before the battle of Greasy Grass that included this message, “Do not take anything that belongs to them.” Join award-winning author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III as he discusses the debate on the meaning of the vision and how it pertains to cultural identity today. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Legendary Lakota Leader Sitting Bull had a vision before the battle of Greasy Grass that included this message, “Do not take anything that belongs to them.” Join award-winning author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III as he discusses the debate on the meaning of the vision and how it pertains to cultural identity today. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
“Know where you came from,” advises award-winning author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III as he reflects on the wisdom of his grandfather who would remind him to look back down the path they had travelled. Cultural identity depends on this kind of memory and language revitalization. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
“Know where you came from,” advises award-winning author and storyteller Joseph Marshall III as he reflects on the wisdom of his grandfather who would remind him to look back down the path they had travelled. Cultural identity depends on this kind of memory and language revitalization. Remember, send an e-mail to hochoka@stjo.org to be entered into a drawing for one of 12 signed copies of Joseph Marshall III’s book, “Crazy Horse Weeps.”
St. Joseph’s Indian School's video podcast series showcases the people and ideas that make our school the special place it is.
Watch, listen and learn more about what the school has to offer. Listen to the wisdom of thought-leaders on Native American education today. Laugh, hope, warm your heart and sharpen your mind at the center of the school’s camp circle.