Tag Archives: Lakota
Native American Film Series: “Skins”
Skins is as close to experiencing life on Pine Ridge, while also doing justice to the people and culture it represents.
Posted in Humanitarian Also tagged Adrian C Louis, American Indian, Black Hills, Chris Eyre, Mount Rushmore, Native American actors, Native American movies, Pine Ridge, Skins 1 Comment
Pe’Sla: Spiritual & Symbolic
The purchase of the Pe’Sla land is a significant event of the Lakota reclaiming their sacred land. However, it is also another reminder of how the US government has not fulfilled the treaties made with the Native Americans years ago.
Posted in Humanitarian Also tagged American Indian, Black Hills, broken treaties, Fort Laramie Treaty, Mayan Prophecy, Native American, Pe'Sla, Rosebud Reservation 1 Comment
“Diabetes is Not Our Way of Life”
The Native American youth struggle with diabetes and the Cheyenne River Youth Project as well as other groups are working hard to educate youth on diabetes.
Posted in Humanitarian Also tagged Cheyenne River, diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, Let's Move!, Michelle Obama, Native American 3 Comments
What is an Indian? Each Tribe is Different
Native Americans are not all from the same tribe but have different languanges, forms of government and origins.
Posted in Humanitarian Also tagged AIM, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dakota, Herman J Viola, Nakota, Native American, Sioux, Yankton Sioux Tribe 2 Comments