Lakota in America

"Lakota in America" is the third film in Square's For Every Kind of Dream series. See the other films at foreverydream.com.
Genevieve Iron Lightning is a young Lakota dancer on the Cheyenne River Reservation, one of the poorest communities in the US. Unemployment, addiction, alcoholism, and suicide are all challenges for Lakota on the reservation.
For nearly a hundred years, it was illegal to practice Lakota customs. Now, the Cheyenne River Youth Project is working with young people like Genevieve to create a stronger economic and cultural future-and they’re using their Lakota heritage to get there.
Learn how you can support CRYP at www.lakotayouth.org/lakota-in...
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[@sydneywhitfield7497]

When she said "It's like we have room for death but we don't have room for life" that hit hard

[@sheilacarver7707]

This is a disgrace to the American Indians of all tribes. Shame on America shame on the government shame on all who think they are better than any Indian nation I pray God will help this country wake up to truth.

[@MrPoilleke]

That is indeed hard to hear!

[@skylajewel817]

It hits a lot harder when you came from that

[@theoutlander2873]

It's their choice. They get more help and benefits than poor whites living in poverty.

[@jay-c6128]

Its called a church building

[@israelmelendez8398]

"It's like we have room for death, but we don't have room for life." Wow that hit me.

[@OscarMartinez-pb3tf]

There is hope that hope is Jesus and in Jesus theres life

[@lainyblazo-young2876]

preach

[@Sig721Tau]

@@OscarMartinez-pb3tf Yeah, cause forcing white European religion and cultural beliefs onto the American Natives worked out so well for them. Forced sterilization of women, long hair removal, induction of smallpox, denial of native language and beliefs as well as mass genocide to rid the Americas of a complete ethnic group was such a good thing for white people. *Sarcasm*

[@dial0foroperator]

Keep your Jesus myth out of this. Traditional culture was destroyed by settlers ramming Jesus down the throats of Natives because of the narcissistic, paternalistic belief that the white man knows better. There is hope in life. There is hope in family. There is hope in the Creator, whatever form they take for these individuals.

[@giselaschall]

I thought about it. I think it's not a matter of "color" - it's a matter of arrogance, stupidity and brainwashing. Many people are currently walking on earth. They have their eyes open. They somehow sleep. It is a worldwide topic.

[@sidu6]

To be called “Iron Lightning” is pretty legendary

[@riverstyx274]

As a maori I feel proud to watch other people keep their spirit alive. young or old

[@huiawalker203]

Tautoko that bro

[@Coastermania15]

The government is shameful for what they did to these beautiful people. Their culture is amazing and beautiful

[@johnhanusin4973]

Davy Crockett would agree with you. He tried to prevent the Cherokee "Trail of Tears."

[@voidremoved]

even more fucked up than you already are I just put a curse on you so you will suffer longer in hell

[@seanhettenbach2101]

@Proud2be White You should go read all the stipulations and regulations our government has put in place over time. The Native communities adjusted and adapted after relocation, and began thriving in just 30 years(1 Generation!). Our government forced the Native communities reduce their livestock and agriculture production. The Natives adjusted and in only 15 years, became self sufficient and began thriving. Again our government forced them to reduce their lands, their livestock, and their agricultural production. Again, the Natives adjusted and became self sufficient and were begining to thrive. Our government stepped in, and appointed Native communities with regulatory, federal interveining agencies, which regulated their education, their religion, their ability to be self sufficient, which they have never fully recovered from... When you have a culture of people, who have suffered like the Native people have, for 200+ years; you are going to see the scars and wounds on their society. I can imagine the only thing keeping them from capitulating and subjugating to extinction is; Their culture, their traditions, their pride, but most of all, the hopes that they will one day be able to return to the lands that their ancestors were forcefully removed from and are inherently their birth right. I cannot blame those who have given into depression and have lost hope. For their souls have been fighting for 200+ years. The U.S was able to fight a war, over seas in a land which was not theirs, and designate a country for people of Jewish blood, on land which the U.S had no claim of. Yet, they are incapable of providing the Natives with the lands that they rightfully deserve; and were wrongfully removed from? I see great irony in those implications. How can one be true and the other be False?! In conclusion, the situation in the Native community is not a representation of self inflicted societal poverty, rather the result of unjustified government oppression, and worst of all, the tragic effects of ethnic cleansing.

[@ruthiebelle1]

@Proud2be White Do you know anything at all about American History and "How the West Was Won"? Won? No, stolen by taking the land and livelihood from the people who owned this country, the True Americans! You, my man (?), are white only by accident. You had nothing at all to do with it, just as people of other races had nothing to do with it, either. Nothing to be proud of, accidental white man.

[@martina6107]

Wendy V I agree.. So fkn upsetting

[@dr.k9769]

I'm Lakota and it kills me to see us still struggling. I graduated Medical school and i work now for my own people. I don't take money and if you think the government does, youre still uneducated about us... #nativeamericanlivesmatter

[@molarmama32]

GOD BLESS YOU Doctor. I never charged my patients who could not afford Dental care. Dr. P-

[@MichelleMCTran]

Dr. K congrats. I don’t like to see people struggle.

[@amye9655]

Dr. K the government doesn't what, I lost your train of thought.

[@Christmas0003]

I respect your pride... You people are smart and beautiful.... Lots of love... Deep from INDIA

[@dustinthompson9947]

Im only part indian. I wasnt lucky enough to meet the full blooded indians in my family. But i can tell you as a hunter. Alot of people would enjoy 1 chance at a buffalo. We would pay and gladly donate the meat as well to feed the needy. Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to harvest one. I would sign immediately. Not only that the native americans are beautiful people who need to share their culture. The ladies are absolutely beautiful.

[@T-Spoon-of-Old-and-Gold]

Do not forget your language, do not forget your culture, do not abandon your religion. Big love from a nomad in Kyrgyzstan.

[@ashleyfavorito3577]

They shot the video like a movie it is beautiful... This deserves an award

[@Jimmycro]

I am Irish man. Watching this makes me cry. I hope you natives keep getting stronger. Children are the future.

[@lorascelsi8102]

Amen.

[@meganaxeliar]

Same. I hope they prevail in their nation somehow. Too bad America doesn’t represent its natives anymore. Every nation should be a reflection of its natives, it’s cultural origins, history, ancestry, etc. Too bad we still haven’t learnt from history and condemned invasion, empire, war, colonization, imperialism... globalism.

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

God bless you my friend ☺

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

@@meganaxeliar I wish I could help these people with their injustice ..It's Horrible what the US Government do yo them ....Where's the LOVE IN THIS WORLD GONE ONLY A FEW HEY !!!.....IT'S TIME TO ASK AND PRAY FOR CHANGE !!!💖

[@warmcloud2218]

Much respect to any non native who can see that we are all human and no one is better than the other

[@gillesteixeira3452]

i remember someone in America said (a native american i think) about their oppressors : "they wanted to bury us, but they forgot we were seeds"

[@SamplaysMC12]

That’s so true. New earth is coming and we shall reign again.

[@lelouppe]

kzbin.info

[@raimundosilva4382]

Pp piscinas nas palavras dela palavra dela de prostituta tempo todo

[@arthurheidt6373]

native americans never where oppressed white have united all indians in north america under the best nation of its time in the world, where all in the world wanted to live in. and now under trump they want to protect and keep that nation under control

[@lnaallah1324]

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[@kizzy2874]

I cried when she sang over her ancestors. Beautiful strong souls.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

"If you think you can Depend on the Government to take care of you ,, you better take a closer look at the Native Americans" .. Henry Ford

[@breanna6600]

what is government for if not to take care of its people?

[@shietonkawee_sioux4154]

I’m Lakota Sioux. My native name is shietonkawee.

[@vincentmackay4927]

Hi Shietonkawee,you are are beautiful person and come from a very beautiful culture.Be proud of who your are.

[@derrickh5894]

U are so pretty I'm a Hebrew from the tribe of Judah

[@troybrown6012]

What does your name mean?

[@fallenangel-do3iy]

You are such an amazing person keep fighting you will always have support of family and loved ones. heck I love you and I don't even know you because I believe that we should all love each other. Much love to the Lakota people from me❤❤❤

[@derrickh5894]

How are u doing sista

[@athenasalomons5847]

12:53 "But this generation of kids is... different. They're proud of who we are. They're proud to be Lakota. They're not afraid to speak up. To change what's happening for us. And let the world know that we are still here. They are the next culture bearers. The next leaders. They're a powerful new generation." That's beautifully written and powerful.

[@rodolfogarcia_1]

I'll fight to keep the American way of life because I believe this land belongs to Americans and that it's, in my opinion, one of the greatest countries in the world.

[@mintscool]

True..even I proud of ancestor heritage even after 600 years of Islamic rule and 200 years of Christian rule...we are reclaiming our Bharat

[@Freedomisjesus294]

What is the meaning of your name, I like it

[@pink_alligator]

That's the first time I've heard a older generation praise mine and the younger generation like that. Good damn that hit me, powerful indeed

[@kamgradsr7418]

My heart breaks for you. I am Hawaiian, and the United States did to us what they are doing to you. My Great Grand parents in the years following 1898, were told to STOP SPEAKING our language. We have almost lost the language, but today the Hawaiian Community is training the willing children to speak, to dance, to sing and to learn our history. But I ask you to hang in there, you still have many 100% blood Lakota to marry, and to grow. We have a dwindling few 100% Hawaiian blood people. In 100 years we may have no one with 50%. We are dying. I want you Lakota to live, and prosper. This video is eye opening. Our lands have been stolen too, but we have no Reservations. Only a tiny few live on a few Hawaiian Home Lands, the rest of us are going to die off with out culture, language, teachers, and with out America hearing our story. I feel connected to you, I wish I could come to visit. With love and respect, another Indigenous person.

[@yialmighty2114]

As a Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) it makes me sad to see the state of life in the mainland for my native cousins but happy to see you all alive and growing. A time shall come where our people will rise again. Aloha my beautiful cousins

[@dubissokomisch]

"Genevieve Iron Lightning" what a BOSS name!

[@maxsjoberg788]

"Genevieve" a European name. So much for decolonization.

[@beautybrainsbrawn]

I know right?!

[@FUBAR956]

hell yeah! If I was hiring somebody and their name was Iron Lightning, I'd hire them on the spot.

[@onesamquanch]

wrong... opposite of a boss name, thats what the whites told them their names were

[@jus_sanguinis]

Not realy. Real boss wouldnt translate his name into the language of his conquerors. For example, there is Russian last name Volkozubov, which consists of -volk/-wolf, -zub/-tooth and ending -ov/-er. So in English it will sounds like Wolftoother. But Russian in USA is still Volkozubov, not Wolftoother. And in Uruguay its Volkozubov, not Lobodiente or something. I like Native Americans, but its seems like they are the only people on Earth, who translate their last names into foreign langauage. And this is weak.

[@wassupbuddy8707]

When she started singing at the graveyard... that was beautiful, shes beautiful

[@JessicaFlores-xx3wu]

Emmanuel Perales YES

[@jazmincarla8576]

it really was and she really is

[@karosonj1]

I felt the pain in her singing and I cried, it was so emotional..

[@allegramanini8794]

What’s the song called?

[@inigopetersen2486]

My husband was Yankton Sioux, passed away from cancer 2018, my son is 1/4 Indian and the tribe will not register him into the tribe. Excluding someone who belongs to your tribe will only hurt your tribe. I live in California and have a lot to contribute and would love to share in hopes that my son can know his roots, I definitely don't live in poverty and can help someone in need.

[@ramzidz6150]

Greetings from a native Berber of north Africa ❤️🇩🇿

[@benmezianeadel3759]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 azul fellak , c nous native Americans

[@benmezianeadel3759]

Deja c ma cousine la fille

[@Cantetinza17]

The government needs to hang their head in shame. No one should live that way in this country. Especially those who were here FIRST!

[@carlesgriner3865]

blacks were here first no argument do your research them so called native americans is nothing but a 5 dollar indian

[@hectorrodriguez6843]

@@carlesgriner3865 Lmao you are wrong

[@tjdetroittheysaythetruthhu6190]

I agree 100 %

[@btwarner2124]

@@carlesgriner3865 prove it. You are crazy!

[@risinghawk4935]

@Just Me yet a Moron like you is using European Technology also speaking a European Language.

[@sharonmccomas4173]

Native Americans have surely been treated most unfair in the history of the United States. I pray that you make a great comeback. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@tommyvictorbuch6960]

"What is God? Is it a what? Or is it a who? Is it an it? Is he a he? Is she a she? Believers say that God is the entity that created creation. Everything you see is the work of God: trees, hills, bumble bees, pancakes, stars, chocolate pudding, lava, incandescent light bulbs. God made it all. He's a busy guy, if he is a guy, and if he exists, and if he is discernible to the human mind. God. Is it just something to scream when we're mad or when we're cumming? Is he just someone to thank before every meal? Is she our mother earth, forests sewn into her skin like hairs and rivers strewn throughout her body like veins? What is God? Maybe God is an if. If we don't know the answer, then the answer is God. If God makes us feel good, then God is real. If all my friends believe that there is a God, then there is a god. Maybe God is a contingency plan; an ejector seat when reality becomes too difficult. Some say that God is manifest in the splendor of the universe. Why then is he not manifest in the squalor of the universe? We say "God damn it!" when we stub our toe, as if God will hear us and smite the table that we stubbed it on. We say, "God willing," when we hope that God will intercede on the behalf of our cause. We say "God bless you," when someone sneezes, because apparently God cares a lot about the rapid expulsion of mucus from your nostrils. We say, "God help us," when doom approaches. We say, "Oh my God," when exasperation overtakes us. We say, "Why, God?" when malady afflicts us. We say, "God works in mysterious ways" when what we really mean is that the universe acts in random and callous ways. We say, "God bless America," or "God save the Queen," or something similar to express our loyalty towards whatever government power lords over our lives. We say, "God is watching," to instill fear. We say, "God is good," as if to convince ourselves that this is true. We call the righteous men, "God-fearing." Fearing God is righteous. God-loving is not a term that has yet entered the common vernacular, though God is sometimes referred to as a "Loving God." We say, "In God we trust," but if that were true, then what use would we have for all these tanks and missiles. We say, "God helps those who help themselves." But those who help themselves don't need God's help. What is God? Is God an X. A variable? A place marker? God is that which we need God to be. A despot one moment, a redeemer the next. One who will love you, but send your enemies to roast in flames. One who is so great that he created the universe, yet so petty that he persecutes the homosexuals. One who explains everything that isn't explained, until someone else explains it. Believers, I ask: is God you? Is God your biases? Is God your judgments? Is God your ego? Let's cut to the chase: Are you God? When you say, "God damn this chair!" aren't you really the one damning the chair. When you say, "God Bless America!" aren't you really expressing your own love for America. When you say, "God doesn't approve of the sinners," aren't you really saying that you don't approve of someone, and so you've slapped the sinner label on them. When football players thank God for victory, aren't they really saying, "Thank God for making me so great."? Isn't God a crutch, not just for your life, but for your ego? Without God, would your perception of the world collapse? Or would it broaden beyond your mind's ability to comprehend? What is God? What is God? I think, believers, that God is the opinions that you can't otherwise justify. God is your intellectual laziness. God is your ego. God is that which you need God to be. God is X. God is the sum of all your willful ignorance. God is a convenience. God is a social adhesive. God is exclusionary. God is your bigotry. God is an excuse. God is your clever ploy to avoid thinking, responsibility and the need to develop a sense of social justice. God is your lie. What is God? God isn't real." - The Amazing Atheist.

[@stefanpigford6891]

❤️💛💚💙💜...!!!!!

[@mayj257]

200 years ago.....

[@tabs1505]

Darrow Au Andromedus STFU. This lack of respect and humility toward Indigenous culture is so consistent within white people.. Souls are tied to the land we come from.. America is rightfully Native People’s. I hope that one day you are able to feel the sorrow and anguish of the millions of millions of lives lost on this land. Not so you can suffer, but so you will change.

[@charisseagnew1788]

* bruh Dave : The come back has came but our white supremacists and white Hispanics are in denial, African People were hear way before the Spanish.

[@behnazbigmoradi6876]

This is eye opening. As a small child, I went to the eagle Butte boarding school. In the summers I stayed with aunties and uncles. It was hard then. My mother was killed when I was,4 a week and a half before my birth date. My father left me because my mother was an alcoholic. So, I was passed around within family members. Thank you my girl for sharing. I'm enrolled in Standing Rock Sioux reservation. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻💕💕❤️❤️‼️

[@espe1009]

When I was young I wasnt that nterested in my culture. Now I love it, I'm very proud and I love the temazcal

[@MikaelKjell]

I'm from Sweden and I've felt close at heart with indigenous people since I was a child. The swedish government acted in the exact same way with the Sami people in our north parts. I can see you have lots in common, not only in the treatment, but you also sound a bit similar to the language and the way you all used to live. I feel for you all, and I wish in my heart you won't fall apart as a people. The world needs you now, lore than ever, even though any can't see it. Yet... But they will. We are many who can see You, and we love you no matter what they forced you to become. Inside you're still the same, and we want you🙏 How can we help?🙏

[@theosvult4857]

Sweden is becoming rotten

[@lelouppe]

kzbin.info

[@rexxo4246]

Well, as fellow Swede, I agree, but Swedes in general are facing very dificult times due to the massive immigration and the religion of Islam that´s destoys out society, and all this because of the Globalism and the European Union. Many of our politicians have said mulitple times that Swedes does not have a culture. It´s disgusting how they can treat us like this and even get away with it. I am ofc speaking generally here.

[@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2]

I'm Filipino from Philippines, and I'm familiar with the Sami people of Norway the reindeer Herder🇵🇭🇳🇴

[@codeninja1]

Wow. Never knew about the sami people. I'll have to do some research on them! Thanks.

[@antoniaandra149]

I am from Romania, and I stayed in Rapid City for 2 summers, and I interacted with alot of Lakotas, they were so genuine and had a really good heart!!! Stay strong!

[@chrisgunn4741]

co122189 So I take it that you pretty much hate all white people then huh?

[@normanbaron8408]

co122189 - Romanians didn’t do nothing to the American Indians. I think your thinking about the Europeans. The only thing that Romania did was kick America’s behind in gymnastics!

[@leamyrtille1957]

co122189 God put Judgement on those who did these to the Native Americans. Just because those Europeans got away with in their time, they didn’t get away with it God eyes. They’re probably burning in hell for killing those Native Americans for Land.

[@JD-oe7jb]

@co122189 I don't quite understand your aggression towards this person's comment. This person is from Europe, not America, and their comment was clearly written with good intentions, saying that they had interacted with people from the group depicted in this video and that they are good people. It's easy to watch videos that are edited a certain way and wonder if it's a true depiction of the people in them, and this person was simply sharing that from first-hand experience, these people are truly good people. I understand if this had been a white privileged American who commented this, but this person has nothing to do with white supremacy in America, seeing as they are European (and from a pretty 'oppressed' European country, at that), so THEIR ancestors did not "murder millions". Although, even if they had been a privileged white American, that still doesn't mean that THEIR ancestors murdered millions, because they could be a privileged white American whose parents had immigrated from somewhere, and therefore their direct lineage wasn't even in the states during those times in history. Additionally, 2 summers around people unlike oneself could be a very humbling experience for someone who has never experienced a specific culture (such as the Lakotas) and completely open their eyes to new things.

[@sectorgovernor]

@co122189 Romania never had any colonies in history...you comlpain about racism, but you see 'white people' as a homogenous mass.

[@janumanju4154]

Imagine being a minority in your own land

[@TheTekEffect]

I am Puerto Rican and I’m part Taino Indian which might not be the same Indian but I am very proud to have the bloodline. Indians in america, What a beautiful people, culture, spirit!✊🏽

[@nadinesmith-jensen7732]

Thank you! I am Lakota, my mother had my brother one year before me, she was 16 when I was born so she was ver young and a mother. My grandparents took my brother because he was first born and I was a girl, they couldn’t afford to take both. My mom was plagued by addiction, she left me in my crib for days when I was six months old. I almost died, and was taken into protective custody and remained in the foster system for six years. Finally I was given up for adoption. I am sad I that I lost my Brother Chris! He was born June 3rd,1976! I am sending love his way as I am certain he is alive. I had to thank you. Thank you for giving me hope again! That is what makes name means, I never changed the name given to me at birth. Nadine-means hopeful one, or full of hope! Sending love your way 💋🖐

[@chrisnapoli8386]

Nadine Smith Addiction is horrible and destroys so many lives. I'm so sorry for this tragedy in your family, please try to find your brother. Also, please look for some programs to help you get a college education or a trade education, there should be many for native Indian people. Education and skills are paramount to becoming successful. A trade job such as becoming an electrician makes great money and has excellent benefits. If you are not already on your way to doing something like this, please find a path to it. This will facilitate your economic success in the near future and once you get to a comfortable position you can then help other youths like yourself to do the same and leave this sad story forever in the past.

[@luisav.7516]

Nadine Smith hope you’ll find your brother one day🙏

[@ChildOfKingJesus57]

I am so so very sorry for the way the First Nations peoples were treated and slaughtered, and still are being treated!. Your culture, land and lives taken as well as all your freedoms and still today your freedom taken still. You are still treated badly and Treaties are broken to this day!! I am white but I am also Native American, Ojibwe. I find hope and strength, freedom and salvation in Christ Jesus our Creator, who truly lives in me. He is the sourse of all strength and life.When I am weak, He is strong in me. You don't have to become white to know and love and worship Him. For He is our maker, the maker of all peopes and He loves you and grieves in His heart for you. I will continue praying for the Lakota and all First Nations peoples. May you grow strong and courageoous again. Don't let the troubles and difficulties in life destroy you. You are a wonderful Nation and people. Turn to God for hope, strength, Salvation and the love you deserve. God bess you all!

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

I am so sorry you had to endure such tragic situations when you were young. You are a Phoenix. Out of the ashes, you rose above the darkness and into the light. Hold your head up high, and be proud of you you are and who your people are now and generations that came before you. You have a purpose in this life. Wear it as a badge of honor. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@constant7171]

May i be your friend ? text me

[@genevieveironlightning6603]

Ummm. I clicked on this video with no idea there was another Genevieve Ironlightning in this world. We are both Iron lightnings, although I am of the Northern Cheyenne in Montana and you are a Lakota Sioux in South Dakota. Beautiful people. I also suspect we must be around the same age, although you may be a year older than me. Much love to you sister. I hope we cross paths one day.

[@constant7171]

may l be ur friend ? text me

[@myamjaffaahh5921]

I'm crow a child of the long beaked bird lol

[@MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream]

@@myamjaffaahh5921 Hey, that is still relevant. Much love ❤ All of you, I hope you all find a peaceful path. A path unburdoned, and well lived. I cry because of the suffering still brought to Native Americans. If Russell Means never passed I bet somethings would be better. He was a good Oglala, and he was very educated. He was the guy who fought for Wounded Knee if I remember. My ancestors once came to this land, called it Vinland. I also have some decent of some indiginous tribe, possibly Lakota or a Cherokee clan. I can't remember, but I take my heritage and history serious. Take care, watch some 1491's if you have 't heard of them.

[@jesusjuarez136]

I'm Mexican part native and Spanish but my grandmother was a Sioux native American ...all I can say is that I'm proud to be part native love the culture the history everything its a feeling that I can't even describe to be part native

[@sharonmccomas4173]

Very cool names I love Native Americans I always have

[@pumagutten]

Geneviève Iron Lightning is one of the must beautiful girls I have ever seen. I wish her and the other lakotas all the best. Greetings from Norway.

[@lindsaytewhare3261]

Kiaora Genevieve Iron Lightning, such a beautiful name. My name is Lindsay don't like my name as the name derives from the Netherlands, dont know what my parents were thinking why they gave me this name anyways. I'm a Indeginous Native Maori from Aotearoa, NZ. My heart bleeds & my hearts saddens for my Lakota family. We as the 1st nations Indeginous Native people of Aotearoa, NZ know exactly & totally understand what your people have gone through & still going through of your struggles, pain & suffering. Being colonised ourselves from our oppressor the Crown ( Who were the Monarchy, British Authority then to our NZ Govement), we are still fighting for our autonomy & self determination. However our people are very fortunate that our elders back in the day had negotiated a live document we call it The Treaty Of Waitangi gives us mana & protects our Indeginous rights. Stops the goverment from doing what they've done to us in the past. We can actually stop the country if they don't stay true to our treaty. However back to your struggles. I admire what your trying to do you have a big heart & It's in the right place to do good for your people by your people. You keep that phylosphy close to your heart I promise you it will come one dau soon might not be now but it will come. Us Maori people are in support, we Haka & pray to our gods for your well being. I know your big Sprit God is watching over your people & I know there's a day of reckoning on the horizon for your people, and the goverment of USA need to be aware & be prepare a new day is coming no this truth for your people. The indeginous people of the world are starting to rise up & take a stand enough is enough. We in Maoridom we have a saying & it goes something like this I hope you keep this close to your heart & share with who ever you want to here we go. Ma te rongo ka mohio, Ma te mohio ka marama, Ma te marama ka matau, Ma te matau ka ora. In English it means: Through listening comes awareness, Through awareness comes understanding, Through understanding comes knowledge, Through knowledge comes well being. Also last but least the key is Education, us Maori people have adapted & used the Western world system to our advantage but still retained & maintained our heritage & culture. Once you've gained the Western world education of their knowledge & adopted together with your you have a receipe for us & your people to be world beaters nothing impossible the world is our oyster. Well ☝️☝️Genevieve ill keep praying for your people. I hope this will encourage you to keep fighting the good fight, Kia kaha (stay strong). Much love & respect. Keep on track of your education journey. One other thing is I've unofficially adopted you as my sista from anutha mutha, I hope your not affended, us Maori people got a habit of doing things like this. It's that bond & connection that only us Indeginous & our African people know & understand. Kiaora Arohanui Nga mihi nui

[@SebastianMartinez-uv8zz]

"The ones that matter most are the children" We must never forget this.

[@polinageller3489]

yeah, especially in europe were over 1 third of the whole population will be aged 65 or older in 2050 lmao

[@susieenglish302]

Our children will only thrive when parents love their children more than they hate each other

[@lucindamendiola8642]

Actually all of the matter because without the elders teach the childrenWould not know anything if all the elders died off how can the kids learn so really all of them matter old and young we all in they all need each other no one should be lease everyone should be 👍 great!

[@thomasmcdavid7322]

God bless every one of them.

[@automatedgeek]

To: Our Beloved President Trump, Many "Native Nation's" of people, of this land, are born and forced to live a lifetime on "reservations". Sir whatever the past PLEASE take a look at the papers that hold them in such dishonorable positions and barren lands. It is time for all our people to live free in liberty, whoever we are. Thank you Mr. President, geri bland here at your service Sir. Lovingly yours To: Our Beloved President Trump, Many "Native Nation's" of people, of this land, are born and forced to live a lifetime on "reservations". Sir whatever the past PLEASE take a look at the papers that hold them in such dishonorable positions and barren lands. It is time for all our people to live free in liberty, whoever we are. Thank you Mr. President, geri bland here at your service Sir. Lovingly yours 9/21/2020 .. Lakota in America . kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5aXnmyCdrt3fdk

[@AppleofHisEye23]

I’m Cherokee Indian. The sight of your smiles made me cry. Keep going! You are so strong! I’m so proud of you my Sister. God Bless You 🙏🏼💜

[@diegodelcid7626]

In school im reserching about Cherokee and the saddest thing i learned was The Trails Of Tears. Im so sorry for ur ansestores thay died and i know Cherokees were the ones who took it really hard. Believe in the 4,000 and more people who died during the Trails Of Tears. I LOVE CHEROKEE INDIANS SOOO MUCH💕

[@ricardoestrada1176]

With all my respect you are very pretty may God bless you wherever you are

[@lelemonade4504]

KG y’all ain’t Indians

[@lelemonade4504]

Sophia Delcid THEYRE not indians

[@tarabrooks3832]

@@lelemonade4504 Oh so you thing only the Lakota, Sioux, Apache are Native American? Listen up jack ass we Cherokee are just as much Native American as any of those of the other tribes.

[@fernandacita]

When she started singing over deceased ancestors, I lost it.

[@jflsdknf]

I feel like something happened to their souls when they gave up their beautiful way of life. I would love to see them return to their ancestral ways of living, their dress, hunting, housing etc., just like the amish maintain their lifestyle to this day. I feel it would be healing

[@justaman-km1hl]

I am Lakota and this breaks my heart...my prayer smoke goes out upon the four winds for my people... Genevieve you stay strong cousin! native pride! mitakuye oyasin

[@garlandgarrison3739]

justaman6972 Respect to both you and your people

[@maggie2sticks717]

Same here. I am Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (Miniconjou) and my ancestors are buried there.

[@305mrmanny]

beautiful prayers for you guys from a mayan brother

[@magikalalchemy]

I'm ready for a Native American president.

[@Eliszzyy]

yessss!!!!

[@MrJm323]

It'll probably be someone with SOME indigenous blood in their veins. ...I wouldn't be surprised if we already had one by now.

[@vibecheck4623]

Say no more I'll become president

[@isaacdiakite1720]

magikalalchemy That's what I said when I heard about Obama.

[@MariaDelgado-nu6jz]

Never going to happen..

[@freakilybean]

I can’t believe how much I been crying watching these videos, it makes me want to make myself more aware of other cultures

[@emeraldfox7175]

This totally broke my heart and made tears well up in my eyes..God forgive us for what we have done and are still doing to these Beautiful people

[@not2tees]

I hope the Lakota live forever.

[@lakotahkiller2511]

not2tees aw thank you bro i appreciate that im lakotah

[@suadpolashek6400]

Amin to that!!! Love the natives!

[@gigigk5472]

I wish that too.

[@ragnahandbubsbird]

Amene

[@jasongarcia9614]

not2tees not just the Lakota but all the tribes of the Native Americans hope all of their customs live on a long with also the Native Hawaiians with them as well

[@sugarsky89]

I'm not gonna lie, I clicked because of the beautiful girl in the thumbnail. I stayed because of the beautiful background stories and pray for the best for the Lakota Youth movements. Greetings from Indonesia

[@themfboat6273]

Your weird I kno her in irl

[@krisdood777]

@@themfboat6273 you too bud

[@asnowballinhell]

@@themfboat6273 You misspelled "you're".

[@owengoldsmith4767]

Hi to the Cheyenne, Arapahoe and Lakota , from Australia much respect.

[@mundopizz]

Indonesian better think about the better treatment of indigenous West Papuan before supporting the injustice abroad. Remember, your government supported transmigration to replace the indigenous out of their homeland added by racial discrimination towards them show lack of compassion from both government and other citizen.

[@danielnavarro5348]

I have family who live on reservations and this makes me sad because this can be anyone's relative! My heart and soul goes out to all my native families out there.. brothers and sisters in God stay strong. Our Creator is coming soon.

[@terrythefatshark3971]

I was torn away from my brothers and sisters at a young age so i didnt grow up with my tribe. I was always told i was privileged to everything i wanted, i grew up “white” but thought i do have little white blood in me i feel more connected with them then everyone i am around.😞

[@miriambourke4505]

You are a special very person. Be proud of your self. Warm wishes Ireland

[@eaiza8285]

''Knowing I come from these people, I feel like I have to do something big'' That's exactly why keeping traditions and passing on a culture is so important. It gives new generation a propose in life, something bigger then themselves. Gives them a legacy. It should never be pushed away or forgotten.

[@jonathankuaana8220]

I know your posting was about a month ago but I would like to tell you to be proud in who you are and the legacy of your people. Share your Mana'o (story) with those who are willing to listen. As Kanaka Maoli (Hawai'ians) we stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Let your story be told through the eyes of your people through your dances, religious practices and your language. Be proud and be strong don't ever give up or give in and never settle for less. Things only get worse when we do nothing. You are our next generation keep the Mana'o alive. Much love and Aloha to you keep your head up things always get better through time.

[@Crazy_Rich_Asian]

Wait, is that you on the profile pic?

[@florencemaria1410]

I agree that passing tradition and culture is important... i also understand with the lands taken away from your ancestors, you all are lost... Because to me when i take the name of Native Americans; it means their close connection to mother earth / mother nature... the knowledge that your forefathers must have had is invaluable to the very EXISTENCE of this earth... and i never wished that knowledge be lost... they respected in preserving this earth and to live in humility, peace and harmony (unless threatened or in defense, they did not raise weapons against another)... All i could say at this moment is I FEEL GRIEVED WITH YOUR LIVES... modernization and greed has removed the very essence of unity within mankind and of this earth... I suggest you not just think of your own tribes/clans but unite to start sharing the very knowledge that was passed down by your.... ancestors and see a way out to improve the future generations... The skills, knowledge and talents that the ancient native Americans had are immeasurable compared to the modernized and civilized people of this world... i have always admired your community on the whole without regards to your tribes or clans and wished to learn all of your ancestral skills, talents and knowledge... It is my wish that all children are home schooled first in your community/environment till a certain age learning to respect, nurture and preserve this earth and then do a certain course of study as they grow older... today's world needs this method the most... they need to be connected to this earth to know the importance of it; then they will not destroy or disrespect it...

[@jonathankuaana8220]

Keep doing what your doing girl!!!! Just as long as we have people like you who enjoy teaching the next generation then our traditions will never fade into the history books. We live in a forever changing world that takes away everything and leaves nothing behind. We are always faced with the pain and struggles of our ancestral past but what we do with it will determine our outcome. May God always bless you on your journey in this life and may he be your voice of reasoning. Be strong, wise and proud keep going, don't stop and never ever settle for less. Much love and Aloha to you.

[@leahlind379]

Just adds pressure and the weight of carrying your people's traditions. Sounds horrible to me.

[@filipematias5127]

Don't make any mistake: Geneviève Iron Lightning is a TRUE Princess of the Lakota Nation!

[@DutchOrbit]

princess lmao

[@conniekalbac7811]

I agree!

[@NawtyDawg]

My question is ,Because I have not seen one person comment that she wasn't, we by do you feel the need to point that out, Are you Lakota ? do you live on this reservation? What is your level of expertice in Lakota living ?

[@alexsoria6945]

10:33 her voice and that song really touched my heart

[@rick-ry3kj]

To all my Native brothers and sisters out there, stay strong and keep the great culture going for future generations.

[@howzitcruzinthrulife9146]

To all of the Native American Indians..stay strong. I understand your grief. You came from strong and wise people. Remember that. Aloha from a Hawaiian from the Big Island 🌴🤙🏽🌋

[@cottoncandy8052]

Aloha 👅🤘 my native island brother from another Native American Indian 💙 # Cherokee's # Native Pride 💪✌ 😎 ️🤘👋

[@stefanpigford6891]

❤️💛💛💚💙💜!!!!!!

[@iforgot3022]

Native Americans are not Indians.

[@einfachicke1417]

Hello from Germany. Dont give up to fight. You are the real American. God bless you all. I cry with you but i am also proud of you all. Keep going. Sorry for my bad english.

[@janinebohl7488]

Hab keine Angst, Englisch zu sprechen und evtl. Fehler zu machen (hast du hier glaub auch nicht) :). Du musst dich auch nicht entschuldigen - schon gar nicht für "schlechtes Englisch". Du bist am lernen und daran ist nichts schlechtes. Um eine Fremdsprache beherrschen zu lernen, ist es wichtig, frei zu sprechen, es viel zu benutzen und Neues auszuprobieren. Dann irgendwann kommt die Sicherheit. Auch Muttersprachler machen manchmal Fehler. Edit: ich hab doch einen Fehler gefunden, aber das ist mir erst im Nachhinein aufgefallen. Was ich damit sagen will ist, dass es oft überhaupt nicht auffällt, weil sich die Leute eher darauf konzentrieren was du sagen willst anstatt nach Grammatikfehlern zu suchen.

[@SonofGodSieglinde]

Einfach Icke ha das sage ich auch hir mus was geändert werden

[@bend.8888]

I don't disagree with you but there is no such thing as Native Americans unless you are talking about the European settlers of old. The Indians we call Native Americans are in fact, not that at all. They are Aboriginals or Aborigines. There was no American until there were European non-aborigines to come here and make it. So, for your information, European settlers ARE the REAL Americans.

[@wipeoutmodzz8674]

@@bend.8888 Very true and very sad how they were all murdered they were know as the red Indian and I believe that there religion died with them they were all slaughtering so sad

[@southaucklandpolynesia]

America did the same to Germany. Wiped out Germans in a war and colonize Germany afterwards.

[@peacekeepermoe]

The Native American people are beautiful and strong and I love them for that. I hope one day they can live in happiness and pride of being the people that they always were. Long live the Native American culture :D

[@emmetnolan7081]

Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 to the Lakota people.................we remember !!!!!....and never will forget ......

[@estellechampagne669]

Respect for your culture and your ancestors

[@susannehinze6034]

Estelle Champagne It is a shame, that American Natives still must live in an Reservation. I think they are great people and the day will come, where the white man s gonna ask for their help. Because many of the native people knows about herbs and other things,what the white man dont knows at all.Be proud of your self American Natives!!!

[@wandaalexander1972]

Yeah, and they do look just like Siberians...check it out

[@thehomelander1680]

nyaweh

[@jakebarrett6175]

Estelle Champagne yes always respect your culture, family and ancestors no matter what type of family your in!

[@christhepotato]

yeah, especially if your white and your ancestors arrived here, after 1830..

[@reyna3879]

Native American people are so beautiful. 😍

[@meganaxeliar]

Now look at the US... ugly, globalist mess.

[@ziaurrehmankhan9942]

Hahhahah like you

[@dannypacheco9794]

Yes they are and the only and true Americans

[@Rambo-hz4yk]

YOU REALIZE MEXICANS ARE NATIVE AMERICANS TOO AKA (INDIGENOUS & EUROPEAN )

[@jaelsonmarcelino3036]

They are the real owner of the America. They never must loose their culture. They are real American. Never mi d if is north, central or south America... All of them deserve to have our respect...

[@kaitlynfrank6657]

My family has lived on the northern part of this reservation but we are enrolled in Standing Rock. My dad doesn’t talk about his upbringing but I know they were poor. I saw his old house when my grandma passed away along with the reservation and as a nine year old it had a big impact on me. I was forever grateful that my dad was able to go to college and get a degree so that we now live the life we live off the reservation. Thank you so much to the producers for filming such an important part of America. Everyone needs to see how Natives are treated in our land. South Dakota government pays little attention to our reservations and its such a disappoint. I hope we can do better. I am proud to be Lakota.

[@luvu2323]

Such a pretty girl and beautiful singing voice.

[@tommychen6102]

The native Americans are one the most peaceful and beautiful people in the world. God remembers the hardships and the trauma and everything that has been done to the native people. When the day of the Lord comes, judgement will come upon those that mistreated and abused you. I’m Chinese and I love Native American culture. We have more in common than you think.

[@Nativegirl1985]

Owaga ✊🏽

[@jjumbo33ify]

Tommy Chen Thank you from the Navajo Nation.

[@ak-tn1ed]

Thank you from the Cree, Ojibwa and Sioux nations! I love Chinese culture too.

[@tjj6362]

I'm black, I agree. But they got to keep their culture. We were stripped of our culture

[@sadame1414]

@@tjj6362 Educate and motivate . Regain what is yours

[@DaFireElf]

there is an underlying sadness to this, because such a beautiful culture was subjected to so much irreversible oppression. these people are resilient and determined. there are countless systems that stack against their odds and yet they still thrive.

[@CoercedJab]

bea they do not “thrive” System of oppression is there to prevent it watch the senate hearings

[@dwightstewart7181]

Guy, the indians haven't been oppressed in over 100 years. They are free to move off the reservation, get jobs, and buy things (homes, cars, etc) just like the rest of us. They choose to remain on the reservation, collecting welfare and similar, instead.

[@KaptainKKD]

I'll be honest, as a Taiwanese American, I would never have guessed that I would have come to be fascinated with Native American culture: to appreciate their heritage, to feel sadness with them for their substance abuse issues, and have anger on their behalf for what the US government has done to their communities. Our nation is getting more and more woke to injustices and learning new ways to do something about it. So stay strong and keep your spirits up.

[@lbacker90]

I caught this documentary late (3 years old.) Lord, I pray that all of these youths in it are safe. Join me everyone and throw some prayers up for them. I hope that we will receive an update.

[@germainebulsey9393]

Just keep your culture strong and speak proud with your language, I’m an Aboriginal from Australia and only thing makes us strong is keeping our culture alive! My far away brothers and sisters keep the pride going in your future 🤜🏾🤛🏾✌🏾👍🏾✊🏾

[@Omega13channel]

I am interested in Aboriginal culture. Can recommend some books for me? Thanks!

[@patriciasmith9988]

My mother is Native American I still remember the stories she told about growing up on the reservation and how hard it was my heart brakes for my people!

[@joshuaaguilar8631]

@Tor Teo but no More stronger than white man, just look around

[@tessarix]

"breaks".

[@conradg.horchos2322]

Joshua Aguilar that’s was with modern inventions on their side, I think it was a brave fight nonetheless

[@erveybravo1859]

si es bueno que t hablen de tus raices xq son los valores de todo humano y que Dios t bendiga 🙏🙏🙏📿

[@Mr.Ripper113]

@@joshuaaguilar8631 bruh they were more trained than us with guns. give them a tomahawk and a shield and see how well they would have done. my people were far more superior in strength physically and mentally. whites were aided with there guns and horses for longer than we were.

[@irinaermolaeva5520]

It really breaks my heart to see these beautiful people living in such bad circumstances:( i wish i was there to help them 😭😥😥

[@jaronby]

Never forget who you are or where you came from. Stay strong, stay healthy, and stay together.

[@despaahana]

Native Hawaiians were repressed too. Not segregated in to reservations but the land was bought from under them and were kicked out to fend for themselves, in their land. Prohibited from speaking their language, and culture. #NativesUnite

[@monjier]

Desiree Paahana same for us Maori here in New Zealand, too. We need to forgive ourselves for what happened. Our lands were taken from us but we still bare the burdens and we've got to move forward and forgive ourselves for letting these past grievances weigh so heavily on us. I'm lucky that I was a smart kid. I grew up around the drugs and gangs but made it into university and now I am a director and founder of a corporation.

[@squidneythesquid2487]

Trance Kowhai wow, great job! You and other natives are so strong.

[@anjayl]

#NativesUnite ? try #HumansUnite, it's better to stop the cycle.

[@samsung9159]

Desiree Paahana most colonized countries follow this concept. All Polynesians east Asians natives of South and north America should unit we all come from a common ancestor

[@hulaqde]

Malama Pono Sistah, we shall overcome

[@puawaiblossom7745]

Native Americans have the most powerful magic in their hearts, Mother Nature ❤🍃 A beautiful culture ❤

[@DesertFoxWRX]

Lol, their culture is extremely high birth fatality rates and passed out drunk in front of liquor stores. I understand that you're trying to apologize to them but it's a grain of salt, trust me. What's done is done and no one is forcing them to live lawless on the reservations.

[@eastwood111]

Magic is from hell, not from God. It's the byproduct of witchcraft. The truth can be very harsh but it's better to live in truth than to live in a lie and ultimately lose your soul. God bless you!

[@rasul407]

TheWinter Wolf can a non native date or marry a Native American girl?

[@AsianAntman]

east wood what the fuck are you rambling about

[@zejdland]

@@rasul407 not if your white ... their culture hates white people that why they live in a gheto

[@robbremault8145]

You are the first nation people. I hope you can share your culture with us all more. The world is so ready for us to hear these human experiences, and for you to teach us how to reconnect with the land & nature. My ancestors came from France in the 1800's to Manitoba, as blacksmiths and farmers. They left the chateau owners of France in search of a better life. I'm sorry they did not see that the land was not theirs to take / purchase, and that they encroached on your way of life. They brought a Catholic cross that did so much harm and sadness to so many, and your way of life. The Lakota people, and all descendants of the first nation tribes, need to be proud of their heritage and preserve it. We we all need to listen to your stories, learn & live together as one human race x o

[@paulpearce1161]

Never give up your own people and culture , they are your most precious possessions . Best wishes.

[@kiksuyesni]

I'm Lakota too, my Lakota name is wambli luta, if met genevieve many times at pow wows, and just around eagle butte, i see a lot of my friends in this video😂 but I'm glad to see people from all across the world are learning more and more and understanding more about our culture.💜

[@jochenh54]

Never forget: it‘s Your land!!!

[@jacobhosterman5573]

Unfortunately it's actuality not there land. All Indian reservations are controlled 100% by the us government. That is why it's so poor, cause they don't even own there own land. They literally need permission from the government to do anything. Very unfair

[@JasonLee-gy5ch]

No it's not their land it was fought for and made into a great nation without them you poc's are salty and jealous.

[@theoutlander2873]

Actually, Asia is their land.

[@ice-tgaming4609]

Never forgeg also its a Conquered land!! Its those who have power can claim the land for thier own this world is not finders keepers if you can conquer it you can own it just like the ancient times and if you want to blame someone for thier violence and greed you should blame human nature

[@albrechtnechtan9443]

Okay "Hohberg"

[@joseluisp71]

Despite of all your problems and what you have been passed through, I admire you, Lakota people! I am seeing you and sending a great hug from Colombia.

[@Ari-oi8wo]

My family on my dad's side came to America on the Santa Maria. Everyone died in my family except for my seventh-timed great grandmother. She was about 12 or so when the Indians in defense raided us. She was shot in the leg, ran to a cornfield, was kidnapped by the Indians, and then married the Indian chef's son. They had my sixth-timed great grandfather, Elijah. He was two when we raided another time. His father died. His mother and him moved into Pennsylvania. On my mom's side, my great-great grandmother was creek Indian. Full blooded for the most part. This year in class (11th grade), we are learning about Indians, and in my LA class, we are reading Sherman Alexie's book "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian". It's about life on the rez. I wanted to connect more to my heritage but what I found is just truly saddening. Their culture is beautiful. It's so sad that we just came here as immigrants long ago and forced our way in, and this is all that's left. Just utter isolation and brokenness.

[@DM-it1qf]

I teared up when Genevive was singing at her ancestor’s grave.

[@haute03]

I had skip over it because I was about to burst into a full out sob. The little singing that I heard was gorgeous though.

[@cindybutler2183]

I did too.

[@sergzz8257]

Но отчего же там флаг государства, ограбившего коренных жителей.

[@MrRebustr]

Me 2

[@marlenepietsch3939]

Me tooo

[@noraherrera7436]

Visited the Navajo Reservation in Arizona last years and was instantly overcome by emotions. Shame on the US government for the mistreatment of these beautiful people. They deserve so much better. It’s up to us to spread the word. One thing that gives me hope is seeing the youth showcase their beautiful culture. We need reparations for native Americans!!!!! #NoPeaceOnStolenLand

[@jessie6703]

This makes me so emotional because my grandpa is from Eagle Butte, he’s Cheyenne River too ♥️ I’m proud to be Lakota 💪🏼

[@mirirecinos3283]

I wish I knew What Tribe I Am, I'm lost just with this feeling in my heart That I love Native people!! I wish I was Welcome into any of their Tribes!!

[@americanstylefreak]

I loved the chant in Lakota! I hope you guys can find a way to move foreward while at the same time preserving your beautiful culture, customs and your language. I live in Germany, so I don't know how bad things really are, or what opportunities there are, but I like to think that if you take responsibility, you add meaning to your life. The girl is right, you descend from great people, and the legacy of your ancestores resides within you, so you're obliged to do great things, whatever they may be.

[@RumerPriestly]

These girls are stunningly beautiful, and the native language is wonderfully pleasant to listen to. I admire the tenacity of these people, in the face of centuries of persecution, segregation and oppression. It's devastating, what man has done to his fellow man, but I love that they are holding to their traditions and expressing their culture so proudly. It's so inspiring to see, and I am fascinated by native culture, I really want to sit down with some of their elders and hear stories of their chiefs and tribes.

[@chelseashay2174]

I've always felt the same way! Well said

[@ianbale612]

I'm Indonesian. And I got 2 Lakota friends. I'm proud. I'm proud because they're strong people. Survivors. I respect them so much. Dear children of Lakota, please be a good children. To continue the true pride of Lakota. To show the world, who Lakota is. To show the world, Lakota is great people who will still exist in many years to come. Love & hugs.

[@francesfrancellaapfel9166]

Brought tears to my eyes! I have everything but they deserve what I have and more! Independence, a future of choice! Keep fighting for your rights! GOD BLESS! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@timmorey9844]

The young Lady who is featured in this video has the potential to make an enormous impact on the Future of her People. There are many of us who would be willing to help. How do we do it? Howdy from South Texas and God Bless.

[@mikekavanagh8952]

Shame on The US Government,

[@MiaEZ]

mike kavanagh it should humbly apologize like for Africans Americans! There still had been No Public apology to Native American people ever. It would be a start to turn this cursed country USA around!

[@shnorth888]

It's the same thing in Canada. Alot of the reservations have the same problems with alcohol, drugs neglect from both federal and provincial governments.

[@christhepotato]

Government already apologized by continuing giving them money. what else do they want? Yeah, it sucks how some of these communities still live in poverty, but there are plenty of opportunities out there for people to get out of it.

[@tara8909]

mike kavanagh The US government has no shame

[@germainebulsey9393]

The white man killed the red man, and then made the black man go to war with the yellow man. True fact!!!

[@dechenmo8966]

I never wrapped my head around the concept of "reservation." The term perpetually shows how colonizers tried arrogantly to show their crooked generosity, as if they were saying: Hey "Indians" we took your land and murdered your families but I've "reserved" some small stripes of land for you. Talking about original sin here.

[@lexyswope]

They also stole their sacred hills because of gold. I know someone who recently said she just bought a cabin in the hills. I then lost all interest in contacting her. She rarely contacts me so it's all good. I was born in SD but now live elsewhere. A group of people here aren't treated well either. The stiff-necked just don't learn.

[@inaaranur1611]

All of the land including Rapid City is Lakota land and held up by Supreme Court but they still just built there. They later offer Lakota money to just forget it is their land and won in war against USA and no matter how poor Lakota are they never take. They stand Strong with nothing in their hands but their ancestors in their hearts !!

[@naomicatherine1245]

Because the tribes weren't murdering and maiming and raping each other for hundreds of years before the "colonizers", they weren't fighting over land and leaving piles of bones behind. Moron

[@dwightstewart7181]

Bullshit. The indians have been free to move off the reservations, getting jobs and buying things (homes, cars, etc) just like the rest of us, for over 100 years. Most choose to remain on the reservations, collecting welfare and similar, instead.

[@juliat661]

Lincoln.. History repeats itself

[@WolfPhotographyVideos]

I've been over to a couple of wacipi on Labour Days over the years. Beautiful experience. It's so saddening that the government of the USA are still keeping the tribes down. It's uplifting to see the Guardians of the Lakota tribe working this way with their children - especially with the difficulties they have faced and continue to face.

[@pinoyako9830]

It's in those native cultures where we can see the connection between nature and people. It's sad, new generations don't embrace and they tend to change it. Truly culture is dynamic.

[@daniloreis86]

Respect for all the native Americans, from North to the South!

[@BahamaWynters]

Danilo Reis And East to West.

[@conniecisneros8396]

I'M PART INDIAN TOO SO I KNOW WHAT THEY WENT THROUG BEFORE AND AFTER

[@dukelion3389]

Lets roll lets roll lets take back control they got their money but we got our soul. A new day is coming when it will be even better than it was before the white man.

[@erika662]

Danilo Reis thank you

[@erinvaughn3739]

Please support out Native Tribes, This is our America !! 👍💪❤

[@susanbrown2909]

Erin Vaughn you have my support ..bless you all love from UK.

[@janetsbridgeofsighs8974]

Erin Vaughn Why are some tribes so very poor and others own casinos? You are all Native Americans, do you try to help one another or do you keep isolated? I ask these things in all sincerity. All Indians were treated abominably but I wonder why with some tribes being so well off that they don't try to help those living in such squalor? You were all forced onto reservations, forced to choose Christian names, forced to speak English. I always felt the Indians had it worse than the Africans brought here, but I do not know that for certain. It is just a feeling I have after reading about various tribes. It is funny because I have felt this way for as long as I can remember, back to high school at the very least and I am in my 50's now. I married a man who says he is part Native American on his mother's side but they know absolutely nothing about it. Not even the tribe they come from. The grandmother is from Connecticut but that doesn't mean anything. I would love to find out more for my son as he has recently gotten engaged and will marry soon. He has asked me if I could find out anything but to my knowledge there is one Aunt still living in her 7o's but she has Dementia. I don't know what she knows if anything at all. Are there any DNA testing that are helpful? I heard they tend to just lump people together in where they think they want to be. That is not it at all. My son would be far enough down the ladder that he would be unable to register as American Indian because we can go back to his great grandmother on his mom's side and although they all say they are part American Indian they don't have names or location. I would love to find some of his history for him as a wedding gift next year. I had a friend who was a Shaman in his Connecticut tribe. ( before his passing). I had been invited to a gathering place in the woods where you can see large fires burned with seating all around. He spoke to me of some things. His house was like a museum of the artifacts of his Native heritage. He spoke in, to me, what sounded like another language which I had no reason to disbelieve was in fact his native tongue. I always felt very peaceful when I visited there. I was not invited to participate though. I am not Indian. My mom is French Canadian and my dad's family came over from Europe, England mostly. Some Portugal areas as well. A mutt really. But if I could find out more for my son I think it would mean a lot to him. As I said it would go back a few generations so I do not believe it is anything that would change, except maybe in his heart. As a child once he heard dream catchers were part of a native culture he had to have one and he was only 5 at the time. On and off throughout his 29 years he has spoken of it. Finding out information would be something he has always wanted. I just don't know how to go about it since his father's family never passed down much information. Are there any DNA tests that are not a rip off? Maybe a genealogy chart with both sides would make the perfect wedding gift in the fall on 2019. If you have knowledge you can impart I would appreciate it so much. Thank you for your time.

[@user-xj9im4kq9n]

Me too, support these tough native Indians from Beijing

[@ragnahandbubsbird]

I Love Native Americans

[@ezioauditoredafirenze9180]

Erin Vaughn me too, but i think that Will never happen ...

[@williampounds9180]

Natives are the treasure of our country.

[@elianesantos4075]

Viva o povo indígena... Um abraço do Brasil 🌵🌳🌳🌳

[@mirirecinos3283]

Ya quisiera Saber que tribu soy 😣😔

[@wayneblackman6407]

You are warriors. Let your history speak through your heart.. Lakota forever.

[@destinylazore2947]

Who here is proud to be Native? I know I am! I'm Mohawk and my name is Teiorahkwaithe it means " She brings the sun"

[@erniecorella7676]

Destiny Lazore 👁️2 am proud to be Native American. I am HowlingCoyote of the Apache Muscalero tride I to agree with you young lady you are a great inspiration to me.may you & yours live a prosperous and healthy long life.😊

[@miracletutoring2123]

Destiny I would love to speak to you reach me at [e-mail]

[@miracletutoring2123]

Destiny I would like to speak to you. Reach me at [e-mail]

[@kornbeane6619]

Destiny Lazore I'm a oglala from the Dakota's an I'm proud to be Lakota

[@gabemccue3497]

Destiny, you better Bell be that I'm a proud Chahta!

[@AlexThePatriot]

To see my people in this state as a cherokee indian from my moms side of the family and to have native american birth marks on both sides of my face it makes me cry,tear up,angry,mad,upset,pissed off,furious,emotional, and want to get justice for my people. It's like punching me in the stomach seeing this and it hurts,hits me so much that it's on a whole other level. Lakota,Cherokee doesn't matter we're all native americans and that means we're all family. We will always be native american.1-1000 years old we're all here for each other as native americans,family, and as one never forget that we're all here for each other. and we will teach the new generations, our kids about our history,ancestors,where we come from, our roots,our traditions,ancestry,and etc. We as a culture,as a people will live on and on as long as we keep doing what we're doing like we're doing in this video and battling and over coming tough times.

[@oswaldovogel1834]

When the band begins to wobble stand firm. Stay strong, stay together.

[@markp4667]

Usually I don't write comments on KZbin, but i make an exception this time. Your video is so dramatically honest. They robbed your lands but NOT YOUR HISTORY. Keep fighting for your legacy and heritage. ALWAYS. Thank you to inspire me Ms.Genevieve Iron Lighting with your words and voice! Thank you from a Filipino guy born & raised in Italy. #LakotaAreAlive ✊🏼 Please someone who knows the song @10:33?

[@lime957]

tangata whenua people of the land maori respect

[@efmoraes2284]

I come together with your heart saying . And : Thank you for the inspiration from Brasil .

[@sovereignrightbeautiful1960]

Everyone should fight for their heritage. I am American and am repulsed by immigration!! And so we're the Lakota. Why repeat the same mistakes? Long live Lakota and long live USA!

[@katinamarie6651]

You're repulsed by the native Americans that speak Spanish but love the ones that speak English?

[@rogertanhasdi5412]

Christopher collumbus is from italy

[@seb240ful]

I live in France, I'm a french citizen, however, despite the ten thousands miles and that tremendous ocean, from the bottom of my heart, I see you, I love you for what you are, for your stunning culture, and your pure soul. Native americans, you have got my love and my greatest respect

[@tl9585]

Mad respect to the Native American for continuing their traditions even through all the oppression they’ve been through!

[@adrimares1592]

This is our time to shine. Big changes are coming. Great change is coming.

[@karomrovo]

I'm mexican, and I feel proud of my native roots. Lakota are our brothers and sisters. In Lakesh.

[@asteroidkatfacts1036]

I agree.

[@waltw9818]

I am Tlingit - All 'yall' are my "Southern Brothers & Sisters!" lol

[@charisseagnew1788]

These modern Mexicans are colonize by the Spanish rule and people. Africans were settlers here first, hundreds of years before The Spanish came . . Y'all really need to do y'all research but the facts has been researched and done✨💯

[@Ga18bo03]

I'm mexican too, and I totally support this comment. Don't stop fighting!

[@marlenebellic449]

❤

[@ravenone6255]

Every culture is unique and evil is when one group try to exterminate another

[@dwightstewart7181]

Yeah, the indians tried to exterminate the settlers and we responded by kicking their butts.

[@Leejahstar]

an on top of all the bullshit is the whiteman.

[@patman0250]

Evil? No I think their words are looking forward to life.

[@lelouppe]

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[@eltorocal]

Raven One ...hence WHITE man comes for Red Man land... using Yellow Man and Black Man along the way.

[@beatrizgiselacharcacohaila6871]

Qué hermosooo. Saludos desde la tierras de los INCAS a estas hermosas tierras sagradas del Norte de América y a sus hermosas culturas y gentes LUCHEN POR CONSERVAR Y PROTEGER SU CULTURA Y SABIDURÍA DE SUS ANTEPASADOS SUS DANZAS, COSTUMBRES ETC ES LO MÁS BELLO QUE TIENE NORTEAMÉRICA . QUE LA MADRE TIERRA LOS PROTEJA DE ESOS HOMBRES BESTIAS .¡QUE VIVAN LAS AMÉRICAS AUTOCTONAS!

[@GabrielGarcia-km2ou]

I want to see the native living again in beautiful tends, making together nice tribes, peaking their languages, being conected with the world as they ever were and living in their land ruled by them, not their land ruled by some "americans"