Tag Archives: Lakota values
Celebrating Billy Mills, Native Athlete and Advocate
Billy Mills became the first Native American to win the Olympic Gold Medal for the 10,000-meter run in 1964… on March 6, South Dakota Celebrates Billy Mills Day to recognize his achievements.
Posted in History, Culture, Justice Also tagged advocate, Billy Mills, Native youth, Olympics, indigenous rights, South Dakota, military service, veteran Leave a comment
Native Chiefs & Leaders: Black Elk
What we can learn from the life and quotes of Oglala Lakota holy man Black Elk. Discussed by Murray Lee, a blogger for National Relief Charities.
Posted in Older Archives_Humanitarian Also tagged Native American, Oglala, holy man, Little Bighorn, Indian Reorganization Act, Black Elk, Crazy Horse, Wounded Knee 1 Comment