Hókahé…
“Welcome” to Tiospaye Ministries. Tiopsaye means “Extended Family” in the Lakota language. The council and volunteers of Tiospaye Ministries bring the hope and love of Creator to the American Indian community by fulfilling the Great Commission. We come alongside the American Indian community and work with them through hardships, darkness, and sense of hopelessness after being pushed aside for so long.
Life below the nation’s socioeconomic standard is devastating and often dangerous. Many American Indians are struggling for their very survival. Every social condition facing the dominant society is compounded exponentially among American Indians. Alcoholism is the leading killer of American Indians and the suicide rates are as much a five times higher than the U.S. national average. These conditions lead to feelings of neglect, loneliness, hopeless, and despair.
Backpacks for the Rez!
Tiospaye Ministries is collecting donations for our Backpacks for the Rez! drive. Our goal is to provide backpacks and school supplies for 500 children on the Pine Ridge reservation. You can donate on the Bright Stars page. Or by clicking the Donate button.
Great Adventure Service Trip
Tiospaye Ministries is preparing for our annual Great Adventure service trip. We will be serving on the Oglala Lakota Sioux Reservation in Pine Ridge, SD. Our trip will include:
- providing filled backpacks for school children
- a community cookout
- a 3-on-3 basketball tournament
- various outreach activities
You can support our service on the giving page, or by clicking to Support button. All donations are tax deductible.