Four Generations Honor Relatives in Winter Solstice Ceremony
The Next Generation: Alyssa Lucio
The Next Generation: Kimberly Lucio
After having a dream about the Sun Dance, Kimberly realized what her role should be in the ceremony going forward.
The Next Generation: Monica Lucio
Meet Monica Lucio as she discusses how Lakota traditions helped her come to understand herself.
The Next Generation: Series Introduction
An introduction to the “Next Generation” series, which will highlight the Lakota women ready to take on leadership roles in the Tiospaye.
Stewardship & Climate Change: Afraid Of Bear Goes To Madagascar
Loretta Afraid Of Bear travels to Madagascar to combine her fight for Indigenous land rights with climate change issues.
“First In War And Peace: The Triumph of American Horse” - By Jose Barreiro and Tom Cook
Sun Dance In Chile: Development From Within
Al Weasel Bear’s Music
To listen, and to commemorate this wonderful singer’s life, click on a track below
Tossing The Ball: A Lakota Rite Of Passage (Trailer)
The “Tossing The Ball” ceremony is a Lakota coming of age ritual for girls. See the preparation involved in this ceremony and what it means to Lakota girls.
Meet Loretta - A Lakota Elder & Lifelong Activist
Loretta Afraid Of Bear is a culture keeper, lead Sun Dancer, and longtime activist.
Sun Dance : A Ceremony Of Worship And Renewal
Watch as Lakota elders walk us through this sacred ceremony.
Loretta Afraid Of Bear Meets The Pope
After decades calling for overturning the colonialist Papal Bulls, she finally had her chance to speak with the Pope directly.