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Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important?

Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important?

Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important? That is a difficult question to answer if a person doesn’t understand the importance of our “Cultural Identity” as Lakota. Simply put, our Cultural Identity is... (Continue reading)

Mary Louise Defender Wilson – 13th Annual Evening of American Indian Storytelling

Mary Louise Defender Wilson - 13th Annual Evening of American Indian Storytelling

Mary Louise Defender-Wilson is from the Dakota and Hidatsa tribes. She was raised speaking Dakotah, the language of the Standing Rock Sioux. Wilson began telling stories at the age of 11. In 1999, she was honored with a National Heritage... (Continue reading)

A Young Man

A Young Man

A Young Man A young man stands alone But is not alone. A young man stands firm in his resolve For the People and the Land A young man stands alone For the women and children. A young man stands alone Tired of seeing his Dakotah Tiyospaye suffer... (Continue reading)

Moon of Popping Trees

Moon of Popping Trees

Moon of Popping Trees 2009 Standing alone in the muffled silence of a billion swirling snowflakes, I know no fear in my heart or thought filled mind. For I have been born and bred to this northern land. A harsh beautiful environment of wind, snow... (Continue reading)

To be one of us

To be one of us

In the snow and upon frozen ground lay the work of the defeated remnants of the 7th united states cavalry. these brave and courageous soldiers of the United States Army. brave… when there when there were no Warriors… courageous… when they were killing Children and Old... (Continue reading)

Wanbli Koyake discusses lifeways

Wanbli Koyake discusses lifeways

4/23/09 Enroute to Indigenous Voices 2009: A Media Celebration of Identity; Wanbli Koyake, Lakota Sundance Leader, discusses lifeways. ... (Continue reading)

Support CRST Boycott (of Dale’s Sinclair)

Support CRST Boycott (of Dale's Sinclair)

PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL CRST voted to boycott Dale’s Sinclair after hearing of the many incidences of abuse and discrimination against CRST members by its owner, Dale Lesmeister. Among the allegations that led to this resolution are: *Lesmeister beat... (Continue reading)

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People Lakota Spiritual Leader and Head Man, David Swallow, Speaks to Lakota Youthby David Swallow, Edited and Published by Stephanie M. Schwartz, Member, Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) David Swallow Young American Indians today suffer... (Continue reading)

Aint Crying For Them On 9/11

Aint Crying For Them On 9/11

I remember walking in Rapid City the day those planes hit THEIR towers. There was a sense of optimism in the air. It seemed someone poked the Rapist in the eye and got away clean. On this Day, I will recall... (Continue reading)

With Visible Breath – Aaron Widow

With Visible Breath - Aaron Widow

Aaron Widow teaching songs to the people. ... (Continue reading)

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