The Lakota Way 1

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PLEASE READ! IMPORTANT!

First off, I want to thank everyone who's watched my videos and supported me with kind and encouraging comments. It really means a lot, and it gives me hope that this new series of videos will be very popular.

Second, I have to say that I am in NO WAY an authority on Lakota culture. The information I'm presenting is essentially my translation of Luther Standing Bear's own words. If anything I present here strays from his words, known facts, or is speculation I will point it out. I realize that some of what I present may contradict popular knowledge. If that's the case, then it is because Luther Standing Bear's viewpoints differ from the mainstream. If in my interpretation of his work I incorrectly portray the Lakota, then I apologize ahead of time and urge anyone with proper information (or differing viewpoints) to post a comment and point out what they believe needs correction. The comment pages for these videos should be a forum where we can exchange ideas and learn more.

As I was reading LAND OF THE SPOTTED EAGLE, I realized that this book is a miracle and a treasure. I did not realize that such a vivid picture of Lakota life existed in print. It affected me so much that I'm compelled to share it with as many people as possible. It is my firm belief that the Lakota people epitomize the best that human nature has to offer when we put our minds to fairness, kindness, equality and the acceptance of the mystery of being alive. If this video grabs your interest, then do yourself a favor and get a hold of this book.

I hope you enjoy the video and yearn for more. I get a great deal of satisfaction building these videos up from my simple desire to help people see the world in a new way.

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The Lakota Way 1

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  • Lakota Oyate will ...

    Lakota Oyate will be in prayers for ever.

    May your people, culture, language, heritage, land and history live for ever.

    FREE LAKOTA!

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  • Its good that there ...

    Its good that there are more and more U.S. and world citizens who are realizing the terrible situation that the Lakota are in, thanks to the U.S. government. Its overwhelming to try to figure out how to help them and where to begin, but when the Lakota are ready to stand up for their sovereign rights, WE ALL HAVE TO STAND WITH THEM! Not letting them stand alone is at least one way of helping them. Following the progress of Russell Means and his delegation may give you some ideas of how to help.

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  • What a touching ...

    What a touching slide show. I am white and agree with rehan832007. I am ashamed of what my "ancestors" have done and have always felt in my soul deeply apoligetic. I want to help pick up the peices, but i don't know where to start. Europeans came over and caused a devestating Culture shock. I commend all who truely carry on thier culture in a traditional and spiritual manner. Something tells me that's really where it could have a strong start for replenishment.

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  • I was just ...

    I was just wondering, now that the Lakota have their own country, what would that mean for Mt. Rushmore as I think that would now place that in Lakota territory.

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  • Only one way fro ...

    Only one way fro Lakotah freedom...vote for RUSSELL MEANS. RUSSELL MEANS FREEDOM.

    By LakotaRepublic [Affiliate User] 1206876313 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Beautiful video, ...

    Beautiful video, beautiful Peoples!

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  • People around the ...

    People around the globe care deeply &
    wish to help American Indian communities.
    *Some do not know how they can help though.*
    Here's just a few ways you can make a HUGE difference within the Lakotah community:
    *Help Lakotah sovereignty
    russellmeansfreedom. c o m
    *Help the Lakotah community
    friendsofthepineridgereservation. c o m
    *Help build sustainable microvillages at
    natural-villages. o r g
    *Help nonprofit Lakotah schools
    cokantiospaye. c o m
    & contribute positive Youtube comments:)

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  • God Save the Lakotas

    God Save the Lakotas

    By enjoypot [Affiliate User] 1205651924 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • I'm Saponi, I know ...

    I'm Saponi, I know we are souian...but not sure how we fit in with lakota....I know saponi was the eastern most bands of siouans.

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  • Thank you for ...

    Thank you for sharing this. I am here to learn and with this I have. This film was added to my playlist, in hope that other will learn from it. Thank you, and may God bless!!

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  • Excellent - Thank ...

    Excellent - Thank you -
    The Lakota were a fasinating tribe , great culture.

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  • my grandfather ...

    my grandfather named me Dakota for the great land we came from.. I thank him every day in my thoughts.. Pidamaya, iyaya kici wowahwa

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  • good video. I ahve ...

    good video. I ahve heard free Tibet, chinese say that Tibet was once of china some time ago. What about South Dakota? free South Dakota? It was always "free" till last 200 hundred years.

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  • this is a source of ...

    this is a source of good information i shalltake what i learned and pass it on

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  • Thx 4 this ...

    Thx 4 this informative video. And I hope that 1 day the US Gvmnt. remember the old contracts and they hold what they promissed in these contracts. Greetz from Germany.

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  • The narrative in ...

    The narrative in the clip itself said they fought the Cree and Pawnee over territorial encroachments. Did that make any of THOSE people devils? The story of human history is filled with conflict and war, the perpetrators of which represent the entire human race. Stop the self hatred, you just make more victims out of this horror.

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  • thnx....

    thnx....

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  • my good friends ...

    my good friends sitting bull and crayz horse.

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  • thanx,,

    thanx,,

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  • Loved the video, ...

    Loved the video, very informative, I hope all is not lost in these modern days. Thank you from Scotland.

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  • thank you.

    thank you.

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  • Much appreciation ...

    Much appreciation from a Mexican-American or
    Mixed-Blood from Arizona.God Bless you!

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  • Han, Great video,I ...

    Han,
    Great video,I appreciate it very much.
    Lila pilamaya for sharing.
    Toksa ake.

    The instrument you can hear is a flute.

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  • Is the instrument ...

    Is the instrument being heard an oboe? As a white person I recognize my race as the devils they have proven themselves to be throughout history.

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  • Ya'at'eeh! I give ...

    Ya'at'eeh! I give the Lakota great respect and honor. I am Dine' (Navajo). I enjoy learning of your traditional values, and praise the people who continue native traditions. Hozho' Nahasdlii.

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