Connection to the Horse for the Lakota People For the Lakota, the relationship with the horse is one of the most profound and spiritual bonds in our culture. The word Šúŋkawakaŋ itself shows the sacredness of this being — šúŋka means “dog,” and wakaŋ means “sacred” or “holy.” When the horse came to our people, it was recognized not as property or tool, but as a spiritual gift and a powerful ally. The horse transformed Lakota life, making travel, hunting, and trade easier, but its true significan

Star Chief Eagle is an enrolled member of the (Sicangu Lakota) and is one of the premier hoop dancers in the world. The impact of the stories that she tells through her art is undeniable. This video was recorded at the Lakota Food Summit in Rapid City presented by Thunder Valley. You can visit her website for more information about when and where you can see her in person. https://lakota.law/3zcOKZq | Lakota People's Law Project

It is never too early to immerse them in the knowledge and culture. "Upon suffering beyond suffering: The Red Nation shall rise again, and it shall be a blessing for a sick world; a world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations; a world longing for light again. I see a time of Seven Generations when all the colors of mankind will gather under the Sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again. In that day, there will be those among the Lakota who will carry

On March 5th, criminal justice reform advocates around the country led by Van Jones hosted a #DayOfEmpathy, calling for ending mass incarceration of people of color. Lakota leaders - incl. Chase IronEyes, Yonasda Hill, Robert Horse Stands Waiting, and Sheri Seaboy-McNeil - produced talking circles in Rapid City, Pine Ridge, and Standing Rock. Send a letter to your reps at lakotalaw.org/reformCJ and please share this video! | Lakota People's Law Project

7.3K views · 229 reactions | Empowering our future leaders: Lakota Tech H.S. Student Council meets with representatives from the Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance to learn and talk about their inspiring efforts to uplift their community and nation. #YouthLeadership | Lakota People's Law Project | Facebook

“He Refused to Surrender—So He Led Them North” — The Great Escape to Canada #SittingBull #NativeHistory #Lakota #HistoryShorts | History Shortcut

The hard life of growing up as a young boy in the Lakota people #Lakota #america #history | The Rest is History