Calvary Episcopal Cathedral

10/20/2026

Ten individuals, including several from South Dakota, were trained to lead su***de prevention workshops with a focus on Indigenous communities, Oct. 6-9 at Calvary Cathedral. It was presented by the Episcopal Church's Indigenous Ministries, with training provided by SoulShop, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit. Curriculum development funding was provided by Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati and funding for the four-day training was provided by United Thank Offering. The Rev. Shaneequa Brokenleg is staff officer for racial reconciliation for The Episcopal Church, as well as interim missioner for Indigenous ministry. She also serves as a part-time supply priest for the Tiospaye Wakan congregation at Calvary Cathedral. May the Holy Spirit guide them in their work!

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/10/19/churchs-indigenous-ministries-and-soul-shop-host-first-su***de-prevention-train-the-trainers-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEtAxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXhXaHE4cXY4WEh6TG9RV2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevOmIMwLOBf8l0AEHZB_f5OVrmJGPp8OClulNyhX6EIGkCEx3wYd_ppqxNg0_aem_vCKL1PrJcu2ipgnm16JesQ

[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s Office of Indigenous Ministries and the faith-based nonprofit Soul Shop Movement held the first “train the trainers” program at Calvary Episcopal Cat…

10/13/2026

It was a beautiful morning for the Native American Day parade today in DTSF. Congratulations to Grand Marshall Anna Brokenleg!

10/12/2026

It was a beautiful day for the Blessing of the Animals! Eleven in-"person" dogs and several virtual pets - bless them all!

10/11/2026

Parking in the Calvary lot is available for those attending the Native American Day parade. The parade begins at 11 at 13th and Phillips and goes to 6th Street.

The Native American Day Parade will be on Phillips Avenue between 6th Street and 13th Street on Monday morning. Staging area road closures start at 9:30 a.m. and the parade route road closures will begin around 10:15 a.m. The pre-parade fun run starts at 10:55 a.m. and the parade is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Downtown traffic will be impacted by the parade. Attendees are encouraged to park in public lots/garages and walk to the parade route.

10/11/2026

We are so pleased that Anna Brokenleg is being honored as the grand marshall of this year's Native American Day parade! Anna has done so much good in our community--may her impact ripple out infinitely and may many blessings return to her and her family!

✨✨2026 Grand Marshal ✨✨

Anna Brokenleg serves as the Grand Marshal of this year’s Native Americans’ Day parade, honoring her lifelong dedication to uplifting Indigenous youth, celebrating Lakota culture, and strengthening community through education and service.
An enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Anna learned early from her grandparents and older Lakota relatives what it means to show up for your people, care for the next generation, and give back to the community. She has carried those lessons throughout her life.
Anna has spent 19 years as an educator and currently serves as Supervisor of the Sioux Falls School District Office of Indian Education. She is a former K–5 teacher, Native American Connections facilitator, and Reclaiming Youth at Risktrainer. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Augie and has helped bring Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and the Circle of Courage into schools, helping young people build resilience, belonging, and pride in who they are.
And somehow, while doing all of that, Anna is also a single mother raising two children...proving once again that Lakota women apparently do not believe in having only one job! She brings equal parts mom energy and big auntie energywherever she goes: nurturing, encouraging, keeping people in line when necessary, and making sure there is always room for a little laughter. And if there is a musical playing somewhere, you can pretty much count on Anna knowing the words (and probably singing them).
Whether she is supporting a young person, serving her community, raising her family, singing, laughing, or gathering people together, Anna leads with the warmth, strength, humor, and generosity she learned from those who came before her. She is a powerful example of what a Lakota woman can do when she knows where she comes from, knows who she is responsible to, and brings her whole self to the work...and to the people she loves.

10/09/2026

Training for anyone interested in being a lay reader and/or chalice bearer will be held this Sunday at 12:30, after the Tiospaye Wakan service. This is open to Calvary and Tiospaye members.

10/06/2026

Our prayers go out to the family of Rosanne Kirts, whose memorial service is 11 am on Thursdsay at George Boom Funeral Home. Rosanne and her late husband Alan attended worship at Calvary and were active in our foyer groups and other activities. "Well done, good and faithful servant." You did so much good in the world.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM OF ROSANNES MEMORIAL SERVICE Dr. Rosanne Kirts, 79, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Sioux Falls. Her memorial service will begin at 1100 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at George Boom Funeral Home On-Site Crematory in Sioux

10/04/2026

Calvary Cathedral offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Native American Day. We worship and live gratefully on the lands of the Oceti Sakowin. Mitakuye Oyasin; We are all related.

(Image from southdakotatravel.com of beadwork from Čhatkú Arts Center, Red Cloud School, Pine Ridge, SD.)