LIFE LAKOTA | The Cheyenne River Reservation

Over-The-Rhine International Film Festival - Grand Jury's Short Documentary WINNER
Life Lakota captures the state of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota today. The Lakota culture is fading and their voices must be heard. Local leaders are taking action to educate the youth while organizations like the Sioux YMCA are helping kids stay above the influence of many of the extreme adversities that the reservation presents them. Lakota people are humble, proud and full of faith, we are honored to help tell their story.
Produced by Vativ Media:
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In association with Lost Traveler Films
Apologies to Orville Mestes (Soldier Bear) of the Lakota Nation for misrepresenting his name. Love and respect to you and your people.
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[@rosebudadkins6803]

I am also Lakota living in the PNW among the Yakama Rez. I sweat, ceremonies, powwow, etc. with them. They are a happy and gracious tribe. I am grateful for this posting. Sending you ravens! A’ho. ❤️🙏🌹 My grandfather prayed we would not have the dark eyes and features of our mother. He prayed that we would pass for white. We do not have the dark eyes but many native features. However……I feel like a peppermint. Neither fully red nor white. I felt and knew of the discrimination going to town with grandmother. I decided as a child that I would never look down on another. We are all Creator’s children.

[@randalllakeworth3134]

That is good!

[@paologuerra1942]

Hugs, love and respect from Naples, Italy, to Lakota People ❤. Freedom and proud are priceless. Stay safe!

[@kristybillington4520]

I'm a Lakota, I thank you for this. A'ho My father was ashamed to be, many years ago. Before he passed away he told me to NEVER be ashamed of myself and heritage. I became a Court Advocate to fight for treatment rather than my client's going to Jail or Prison. Hanta Yo.

[@adam007ize]

How do Natives in the US feel about white people claiming to be Indigenous? Most people i see in the video are white, appropriating a beautiful culture. It's awful that they are living in poverty, as it's awful to see anyone suffering like that, whether Native, white or whatever. Is this cultural genocide? I mean if the culture is been preserved by white people, does that count? Just look at how different the Sioux in the photos looked, they are an entire different race and phenotype. I'm not intending to offend anyone, I would just like to know how Natives feel about this?

[@kristybillington4520]

@@adam007ize Adam, I am Lakota, Italian,Irish, and Scottish. My beliefs and traditions I learned from my father, my mother said that the Lakota were Savage's. This broke my heart as a little girl. Where did I fit? Where did I belong? Should I cut myself in half, one side hating the other? No I will not. I belong to Mother Earth , Father sky, the waters, and animal's and to Creator. I do belong , I feel, I breathe, I endure the hurting words of ignorance, for I am Creators handiwork. I will continue to walk with all of my people's no matter the color to unite and help our Mother Earth heal for her creatures to live in harmony upon her . Remember all of the little ones to come need a home that will thrive and provide all of us in LOVE. We are all related. Omitakuye Oyasin.

[@erichbrough6097]

Ila washte, stay strong, blessings! 🙏

[@NwoDispatcher]

@@kristybillington4520 are you denying your Whiteness because you hate whites?

[@kristybillington4520]

@@NwoDispatcher No, I am part white, and I have no idea how you could possibly come up with the suggestion of question of denying the fact that I can also white. I'm half Italian too. But, I feel the Native part of me mostly. My spirit since I was little, I felt the connection to Earth, animals, nature, wind, water ect. I was denied to know that I was Lakota from my Dads side..my mother found it shameful! I'm not ashamed of any part of me!! I hope that I've cleared this up for you. Be still,Be well.

[@lenmatthies9626]

I am Pawnee. The summers I spent living with my grand parents was priceless. We didn’t know we were poor. I am proud.

[@marcinbukowski7423]

I agree with you 100%. Thank you for sharing that with us 🙏

[@NwoDispatcher]

You are Jewish

[@chesztacopperpot6393]

Born and raised Pawnee and grew up n lived in Pawnee, OK my whole life.

[@marcinbukowski7423]

@@chesztacopperpot6393 Great to hear that 😊 Thank you for sharing that with us 🙏🌼

[@carienbouter1482]

Indians being proud being poor instead of complaining about lack of money will save the world beleive me. Just enjoying the sun the stars the river and the grass and the bisons roaming free and living in loving herds. No other shit like cars and tech. Ps suicidethoughts per se are not a bad thing they bring you back to your base what really matters which would be good for you. More money is not going to stop your suicide. Riding your horse and lying in the grass under the stars will.

[@csluau5913]

I am a blonde ,blue eyed man ..as white as you can get 😆 not that that is a reason for people to judge someone by how they look, when I was a young man in my teens and 20s I had an opportunity to learn from a group of native people who kind of adopted me into their family. It was a steep learning curve let me tell you. All those things they taught me and that I learned I have never forgotten through my whole life. I am now coming up to my 50s and all the things I heard and saw and experienced have stayed with me. The native way of looking at the world and the universe is uniquely beautiful and it truly does connect every single thing to the other. I consider this to be a great truce and I have never forgotten. Many of the people who taught me have left this world and moved on to the next but I honor them whenever I think of something or do something that they taught me by carrying that on. I may not be native, but my heart walks that road. I learned a long time ago it isn’t just how you look it’s how you conduct yourself that makes you who and what you are. I grew up poor also part of my life, but I don’t use that as an excuse. My heart aches every time I see someone who suffers and I know that every single person on earth is related to the other whether they realize it or not. We are all brothers and sisters everyone of us. If you see someone who is down and out, It is your responsibility to help pick them up. After all, where would any of us be if someone had not stopped for a moment to pick us up when we were down? The energy of life flows through all of us we just have to learn how to tap into it. This is a good video.

[@beautifulbrown1058]

Beautifully written

[@lochamb1234]

You are also a very special white blue eyes man. Loved your comment.

[@csluau5913]

@@lochamb1234 Thank you. ❤️

[@malami67]

Dobrze powiedziane.🌏🌍🙏

[@wellnative1]

I’m really tired of the Native “poverty porn” images. We have beautiful cultures. We may be poor in material goods but we are rich in culture, family and other intangibles.

[@SMakhdoom]

I support the struggles of Native Americans because we ere also once subject to same degradation. I never had a chance of meeting a real American, I hope I will one day. Love from Pakistan.

[@juliesteimle3867]

Hey, how about you post your own video showing all this. Not only the world would benefit from it, but you would too. People are seeking truth these days. Don't let Wikipedia be the one to educate them. They get it wrong.

[@gabbylon2077]

Our culture is beautiful,;this insightful documentary is simply showing the the reality of which this tribe must endure everyday and lack of resources a lot of our tribes dont have to thrive on ,especially considering some distances we must travel just for grocceries or even a job ..most people on my rez dont have a car they spend hours hitchhiking :/ Unfortunately many people are not educated in history of the native people and the atrocities in which we suffered . This is not "poverty porn" I'm sorry I must disagree! Its educational haha sorry not trying to troll >

[@wellnative1]

@@juliesteimle3867 Happy to... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC0nnWMhaqZpc0

[@wellnative1]

@@gabbylon2077 There are other views on Native life that the world would benefit from seeing. We are more than the poverty we experience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZC0nnWMhaqZpc0

[@steveharveysteveharvey2867]

The more I learn of native American Indians. The more love I feel for them. Bless you.

[@ablue5419]

Those people are the real Americans. Blessings always.

[@1989gibbi]

An interesting concept. I could have sworn I heard them refer to themselves as Lakota. And they identify themselves as the Lakota or Cheyenne Nation. Not The American Nation.

[@georgekissinger8080]

I m the real American. I was born here.

[@grapentine739]

@@1989gibbi A Blue didn't know that. But he/she was being loving. Educate the peace makers in a peaceful way. Then everyone wants to be brothers and sisters

[@terrylawrence8362]

Yes they are the founding fathers of the America's first class 👏 👍 🙌

[@jpgrygus]

sure they are real Americans.....but so are the 300 million other people who are citizens of the USA. they migrated to the Americas.....just like everyone else.

[@yslmil64]

The elder that spoke to the children in this video was so beautiful. His words touched my heart.

[@cherylward1755]

I hit the wrong button I wasn’t finished with my sentence. My grandson Victor is Washo,paute,and Pawnee. Before I leave this earth I would love for him to know his cultures and languages. This was a lovely film and eye opening. 🙏❤️

[@ladin300T]

There is an Inca prophecy: " When the eagle of the north and the condor of the south fly again togheter,the spirit of the earth will wake up again".

[@orelskivis]

Yes a new union of the North and the South Indians is what this world needs. But this time I thing there would be also support from other Nations.

[@kimimilawacipiwinyan848]

What If It's The Eagle and The Dove 🕊🦅

[@orelskivis]

@@kimimilawacipiwinyan848 The Eagle the Dove and the Condor it would be just perfect united nations of Mankind we are all threat today from the same power.

[@kimimilawacipiwinyan848]

@@orelskivis Brother Light bulb moment lol The Songs that well i grew up with actually DESERVE a revisiting! Music has been known to CALM THE BEAST ⏳We used that modality for all the content of being a way to GATHER and ya know how each Indigenous Have Their Own Unique Style, We have kept our Songs for this I am Grateful! If we SHARE WITH MUSIC we don't have to talk too much, and we'll still have a good understanding! Wanna take it for a spin, 1. Return To Innocence!

[@jereneharrison2733]

True

[@teenathomas8562]

Praying that the Lakota can keep their language and culture alive. God bless!

[@DrSchredder]

Yeah, the great culture of eating dogs and puppies. I dont give a damn if they perish.

[@vanessachristidis9252]

As an Australian, I cannot even understand how life for indigenous tribes is in any country. I have been adopted by an Aboriginal Indigenous Elder here and that was such an honour. I was born in Greece, my parents were migrants to this country, and I watched this video through tears because indigenous people have fallen into a tragic cycle of despair. Don't allow the colour of your skin or your external circumstances determine who you are. You are a child of this universe, you were born for a purpose. You are not here by mistake but by design. And you were chosen. So what choice are you making to live the life that awaits you? Being native is an honour, its a privilege to be living in your skin, be proud of it and the incredibly rich tapestry that is your ancestry, how lucky are you! Humanity forgets that we are all connected, young and old, white, black, red, yellow (did I miss anyone?) When we leave this earth we don't take our body, we are just spirit, eternal. If we can grasp this, we then know how unlimited we truly are.

[@Tia-Louisa]

You don't actually have to speak about humans using the colour of their skin 🥴

[@MicheleChesterEnglish2Go]

​@@Tia-Louisa Black woman here. You can mention my skin color. Absolutely not a secret, not a shame.

[@kkusheedabaddie8669]

I'm native american mohawk I grew up poor . A lot of bad thing but wowwww this is beautiful and yes we are strong

[@blackwolf9524]

Hi my sister! 😍 I am Chipewaa....living in TO Canada. Wasn't born on the Rez. I know it's hard....but honestly its hard every where. TO is so expensive. Im sorry its been hard 4 u. But hang in there sister. & know i & many r thinking of our people! STAY STRONG & PROUD! Blessings! 💝✌

[@kkusheedabaddie8669]

@@Terracecasualx5 wowwww your so right and thank you so much

[@kkusheedabaddie8669]

@@blackwolf9524 thank you so much sister bless you and i Feel you too

[@Muhammad-ben-wael]

@@kkusheedabaddie8669 Stay strong, and fight for your rights of being recognised and equal to any other human beings. From South Arabia Greetings and respects to all of native tribes and nations of america and long live lakotah nation.

[@coltonnakai5587]

Power to every child out there. Big or little or small and tall. You are alien to this world. Remember we are like the tiger. Proud and Powerful Individual's

[@pipche6283]

An amazing culture that should never be lost

[@John77Doe]

Nomadic raiders with subsistence agriculture. Not technologically impressive. 😃😃😃😃

[@JACK-OMARI]

@@John77Doe e

[@JACK-OMARI]

@@John77Doe e

[@angeladallimore8079]

No it will NEVER be lost , It is and will ALWAYS be a part of us ,Namaste 💐

[@dajiedkynsai1669]

US tried to bury the indigenous peoples past and present.. lost of ancestral lands and population was the main devastating effects on the indigenous tribes..

[@heidimontoya227]

Beautiful film 💛 I was lucky enough to work with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe a few years ago and they have been in my heart ever since. I was blown away by their generosity of spirit and stories and the kindness they showed me as an outsider.

[@cherylward1755]

I pray for these beautiful people. I am blessed to have a Native American grandson, Victor. He is Paute, Washo

[@John77Doe]

Do they realize that they are like the German River French Tribe?? 😃😃😃😃

[@micmilk007]

Be proud to have a native American ancestry . Don’t loose your culture!

[@NwoDispatcher]

Even if you're Aryan

[@user-du5hp2zo6t]

God unite All the people of the united states' with all these amazing People !

[@PHDWhom]

@@NwoDispatcherAryan people come from India and Persia. And yes, we’re all related. Skin color is superficial and a poor rubric with which to weigh the soul of a human being. Wado.

[@NwoDispatcher]

@@PHDWhom under your rubric, not mine. Long live aryan pride and freedom to be Aryans.

[@PHDWhom]

@@NwoDispatcher well, good for you. Just don’t expect any Hitler lovers around here.

[@jaulloa21]

America doesn’t want to hear this but native Americans would create a better nation than Americans could ever dream of..

[@jaulloa21]

Lee Francis it’s kind of hard when the enemy is a constant pest. We need tons and tons of pesticides first. Then.. yes

[@jaulloa21]

Lee Francis no, they need a better alliance. pushing against white supremacy gets boring very fast. They need a a more sustaining nation like Mexico or Canada

[@jaulloa21]

Lee Francis I’ve seen natives, they listen. They are attentive. they need less blood suckers and more of people who can give them a nation.

[@jaulloa21]

Lee Francis your days are no more. What’s in it for you?

[@jaulloa21]

Lee Francis that’s the gayest story I’ve ever heard.

[@nokkhotro170]

" We are all related , everything in the universe is related " , what a wonderful philosophy !

[@sharonkeith601]

Siam Zubayer / Cuz when you shine, your facet reflects onto someone else's facet and they shine. In fact, there is so much shine in here we can only love each other! Cuz all I see is me!

[@valeriehaider3273]

Natives believe as the true Taoist.. total opposite sides of our globe... not a coincidence... All life matters... we are all indigenous to the planet..

[@nokkhotro170]

@Miner001 Waugh true

[@glennlopez6772]

Love from India! Good people. Wise elders. Thanks for the video.

[@elumarsouza337]

Everything is one thing...

[@SD-ck3ev]

My daughter’s boyfriend’s family is from there. He is such a sweet, amazing young man and I hope they last. I’m very proud of him and love seeing him teach my daughter his heritage.

[@hopeful6157]

God bless you all ❤️🙏🌻 I hope they last too! 🤞🥰👰🤵💒

[@John77Doe]

How many years of school does he have?? Did he make it past the 6th grade?? 😃😃😃😃😃

[@SD-ck3ev]

@@John77Doe yes 🤦🏻‍♀️ he graduated high school

[@melissa3079ayala]

​@@John77DoeI'm sorry but WHAT KIND OF EFFING COMMENT IS THAT? Was that meant to be helpful or hurtful? I'll bring waiting for my answer boy. (POS)🙄

[@germanduce324]

Hi everyone! I worked as a counselor at Leslie Marrowbone Camp over 30 years ago. Unforgettable time, unforgettable land, people, experience, friends... Always in my mind and in my heart. All my love, courage and support to the lakota nation and to the ones who care and fight with them. Thank you!

[@humanbeing2009]

My heart is with the Native people of this land and always will be.

[@kelly_villalobos]

@Andrea Christ dude shut up

[@mirandabisnou1307]

@Andrea Christ I'll put it nicely. You are a disgusting human being!!!!!!

[@John77Doe]

As long as they don't want their land back. 😃😃😃😃😃

[@moragmckay7673]

"We are all related to everything": this man should be teaching us all.

[@Eliasnotafraid]

Fuck this white guy and his (story)

[@cronk707]

"When you see The Black Hills remember me,The defender of the Lakota people. " Chief Crazy Horse. Thank you for reminding us, Tony England

[@accelwell7018]

I love all of you , everyone reading this.

[@tonyengland9744]

I love The Lakota people. "When you see The Black Hills remember me,The defender of the Lakota people. " Chief Crazy Horse.

[@rozsa7828]

@Terence Smith 😭😭😭

[@orbit1138]

The supreme court found that the Black Hills (much of it) was illegally taken from the tribe. It ordered that the tribes be paid. However, that isn't the correct solution. Return the land and then decide what status non-tribe members would have in that independent tribal land. Perhaps their taxes should be paid to the tribe - not the US and or state government.

[@cornishmaid5073]

I am a Cornish Celt in the U.k. The English forbade our language hundreds of years ago. However, our sense of identity lives on strong. We will NEVER be English.

[@melodydelgado5211]

Well at least your chiefs had strong names, us shawnee had a chief called chief cornstalk. Lol but we probably loved him just the same

[@voidremoved]

@@melodydelgado5211 Depends why they call him cornstalk, sounds pretty impressive to me. They would probably name me chief corncob... Or if I am being honest, chief baby corncob :(

[@nadinelaurent6955]

For me, the native American culture and philosophy has always been and will always be the most beautiful one ❤️ Thank you for your courage and keeping it alive 🙏❤️

[@RedRoadWoman7]

I really liked Irona Howe's words. It's true that the Lakota are a good people and a strong people. And they will figure this out!

[@angelicamasini4888]

I love native culture, i love natives i have Sioux blood i am proud

[@stanleyq7944]

Red skinned tone, broad foreheads, slanted eyes, long black hair. Such beautiful people.

[@Jaixx-cy2fm]

Casino money baby!!!!🖕🏾

[@nickonak5475]

Gutless wimp

[@christrudeau1105]

Looks mean crap

[@dianabirchall5223]

The HEART of America begins with our Native AMERICANS 💕🙏

[@cheyannegaskins7307]

INDEED!! 💯💯💯

[@changhaizhu7854]

yes. indeed

[@mutiny_on_the_bounty]

Describe what "native" is please? Is it when an individual was born? Is it how far we can trace our ancestors? Also didn't "natives" fight over lands as well? Tribal warfare?🤔

[@brucegatten305]

🙏

[@orbit1138]

@@mutiny_on_the_bounty Does get complicated. Anyone born in the US is a Native American. However, the term is most often used now to refer to those people who lived in the US prior to the coming of Europeans. Native Tribes is often used to focus in on those groups these days. Apparently the tribe who lived in the black hills was displaced by another tribe. That new tribe is now the recognized owner of Tribal Land there - except what was illegally taken from them. There has to be some way of referring to those Native Tribes without denying other people the moniker - NATIVE AMERICAN. LOL - so don't pretend you don't know WHO that term is often used to describe. When the discussion is about Native Americans and their culture there should be no mistake that people are talking about the Native Tribes of the US.

[@janahead9038]

Every documentary about indigenous people touches me deeply. Beautiful words at the end. Thank you for sharing.

[@martinajastrzembska2703]

❤️ Buďte stále takoví jací jste. Buďte hrdí na své předky, svou kulturu, svou zem. Nenechte se zlomit. ❤️

[@carolienstaal1414]

Beautiful film, I'm watching this on my laptop in The Netherlands and I would like to shout out to all these people: 'You have no idea how many people in Western Europe admire you, envy you, when we rush to our zombie office every day. Because you as a people still understand the true meaning of life! You can live in harmony with nature, it's in your genes. Be proud! I see you.

[@CarissaBlacksmith777]

Carolien Staal I cant live In peace because people make fun of you for being native if they see you at powwow they will know you as a Rez kid

[@sandraspec1al]

NAMJOON KID those are not people , they are NOTHING ! Ignore the noise , stay strong and beautiful! They don't understand because they are soul poor and envious!

[@Hayley495]

@@CarissaBlacksmith777 I'm assuming you're young and in school, right? I know it's hard, but you can never take what other kids think of you seriously. They don't know anything yet. They haven't reached the maturity level it takes to embrace differences. Please know that your culture is beautiful and so are you! Always keep that in mind and carry yourself with dignity. Let them all know that there is not a damn thing wrong with you and one day, (hopefully) they will grow up and cringe at their past behavior.

[@danksecured3540]

@@CarissaBlacksmith777 the lions of mankind do not concern themselves with the opinion of the sheep! Fuck what they say, you are always worthy, honoured and loved by all the sacred races. Judgement is nothing. Remember you are not alone, as a white person my self I am sick and tired of my own people shit. The poor get it the worst and that's what I was, it doesn't pick or choose races, it just destroys the good hearted people. But remember , for every action their is an opposite and equal reaction! The world will stand behind this culture for it is the last true remnant of what we all lost, The way of life. Christianity and everything they use to divide us be damned! We want to return to the one revolution.

[@ankitbisht5339]

And you have all the idea that Caucasians started this Literally everywhere

[@quetzalcoatl3242]

Greetings and blessings to my brothers in the north, from a Mexican Indian descendant of Nahua and Zapotec people. Stay strong

[@alexandrahenderson4368]

z Let this dude say what he wants, if he says indian it’s not technically wrong it’s just not politically correct for us.

[@DarrylGonzales]

@z You do know that the term "Indian" for Native Americans originated from Columbus who thought he is in India, thus calling indigenous peoples of the Americas as "Indians".

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

z Mongoloid is a racist term...

[@mistervacation23]

But have you ever envisioned an ass whoppin?

[@joshuaaguilar8631]

Me too here on México we r mixed with spaniard but i identify myself as native because my family don't look white AND my grandmother speak zapoteco

[@samuelwilliams2769]

My grandmother was Cherokee when I was young she taught me to follow the great spirit and the teaching that we are brothers and sisters too everyone human and animal we all need to step up help all our brothers and sisters in this age no one should be living like this

[@ikilledfiddymen2275]

Was she a Cherokee princess? Lol

[@philippa5004]

Same from my grandsצ״ל 💪♥️

[@beautifulbrown1058]

True

[@mariaclark6313]

I love the interview with the young lady who shared her art. She states that people go to the reservation seeking out the negative. She shares how there is so much the positive to find. I totally agree with what about she shares. Her words are so uplifting. The Culture is so profound with positive. I am glad she shared that information.

[@rona222ful]

Thank you

[@tanjababcock1269]

got me in tears . I am so touched. For me the native Spirit is the best thing on this earth and all ppl should learn from all the tribes.

[@VativMedia]

tanja babcock we are touched by your spirit!! Thank you.

[@richdiana3663]

The Great Spirit is real, what peace that brings.

[@melchris1301]

Oh my god.. yes! Such a gift from Spirit!

[@stephen300o6]

At the beautiful words in closing. Love to you.

[@joshuaaguilar8631]

Those People knwo something that europeans not, how yo love earth AND life

[@Franaflyby]

Those young YMCA leaders are awesome for caring and dedicating they're young adult lives to help the less fortunate youth. God bless them for their kindness and humility. ,🙏🌏🦋🌈

[@missmimi6817]

Yes it's beautiful. I just hope there's no church or missionaries there trying to convert them. That will be a shame

[@timesnewbabylonian8088]

Loving the Lakota people from Palestine 🇵🇸💙💪🏾

[@bettycapps]

I am a native of SD. I am now in my mid 70’s. I have lived in a lot states and Germany. I have seen and experienced many things. My heart goes out to the Native American Indians, They endured so many atrocities, poverty, insults, etc. I want to help them, but I don’t know how. They appear to be living their history successfully, but they should have better. My husband is part American Indian. We are the intruders, but we should respect these people, and learn from them.

[@hopeful6157]

💯

[@terriejohnston8801]

YES..we DEFINITELY intruded. I have ALWAYS RESPECTED @ TRULY LOVED THE TRUE. AMERICANs.

[@maclanty5324]

As native indians as you re-learn so do we, no judgements. Alot of us have lovements for tribes, sadden for reservations. We help where an when we can.

[@billhosko7723]

Oh your sanctimony... Good grief. No people are Indigenous to this continent. None. Anyone born here is Native American. For thousands of years Indian fought amongst themselves... far more died at the hands of other Indians... Europe, was made up of 'tribes' as well. They were far more advanced and settled here... AS WELL. The 'horses' the Plains Indians began using, ONLY, were IN FACT a result of Spanish bringing them to this continent. The very name Crazy Horse... and the disfiguring of a Black Hills mountain in his name is a DIRECT result of 'the invaders'...

[@elliecherise1968]

Well that you should know that there's a road in the Cayman Islands where the Eagle flies with the Dove.

[@lauriemartin2237]

I believe these people will rise, Beautiful Spirits, we need to be listening to all of our Indigenous Peoples all over North America, Canada, and around the world, They are our True Teachers, Honourable caretakers for Mother Earth, and all who is on it, I pray for the transition back to caring for Every living thing, and a balance that has been long lost to us all.

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Laurie Martin Greetings all is not lost if you think it you believe it it is not lost it’s in your heart that’s who you are much love greetings from the Yaqui nation.🕶

[@carolindigo]

@@eribertoacedo9505 You're a beautiful person and your words and actions, energy appreciated. Blessings to you from Yaqui Nation for living a sacred way. The people are rising. May they lead in strength and beauty.

[@irmaperea8274]

I would like to know abou

[@irmaperea8274]

I would like to know more about my my culture I am a Cherokee

[@93pljohnson]

"The man who sat on the ground in his tipi meditating on life and its meaning, accepting the kinship of all creatures and acknowledging unity with the universe of things was infusing into his being the true essence of civilization And when native man left off this source of development, his humanization was retarded in growth."-------Chief Luther Standing Bear

[@desperadolighfoot8534]

What a beautiful statement: we're all relatives. This is a testimonial of how amazing that culture really is. Shouldn't we learn from them?

[@terriejohnston8801]

YES.. WE ALL BLEED RED. I WALK A RED ROAD. "SOMEDAY," ALL WILL BE AT PEACE @ HARMONY

[@sharonkeith601]

Desperado Lighfoot / Genesis 25 says we are all relatives in the Bible! Abraham had one son (Ishmael) with Hagar - an Egyptian; one son (Isaac) with Sarah - a Sumerian; and six sons with Keturah - a Mesopotamian (I think). And we are your people, if not your tribe. And even the rocks and trees are our people; how then could my people from Europe have treated your people with such dishonor? I feel shame for many of them and must think of a way to return you to the life of your tribes. Why are you living on reservations? God-whoever didn't create the earth to be reserved on! "The Chief End of Man is to Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever!" - Westminster Catechism. 🤗

[@marcelloyeaa7746]

@@sharonkeith601 fuck the bible its all shit stupid sheep

[@NwoDispatcher]

No. All families have irreconcilable differences. Why would this "we" shit be any different?

[@NwoDispatcher]

@@marcelloyeaa7746 hey I like you. Your blood may be red like sheep, but it boils like mine

[@cristinamason6593]

Brought me to tears. Yes, we are ALL connected. Thank you.

[@randygee2715]

As a Native American from N. Arizona I'm happy with my culture and my traditional teachings I was taught. Stay safe & strong, brothers and sisters of Lakota. All my Relations Aho'🙏🏼

[@YRD666]

Native American tribes have embraced Islamic teachings. In apostasy (Christianity) by the Spanish colonizers. Already devoted to Allah. Why not return to know tauhid. KNOWING ALLAH 'AZZA WA JALLA By Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab When asked: Who is your God? Then say: My God is Allah who has guarded me and guarded the universe with all the blessings He has bestowed. besides Him. Allah says in the Quran Surah Thaha : 14 'Indeed, I am Allah, there is no god but Me, so worship Me and pray to remember Me.

[@teegur5394]

I love to watch videos like this. It is sad that so many tribes are suffering and our government doesn't care. My 5th great grandmother was Genizaro Nation. Not many know of this because it was a Nation of mixed tribes that were captive in New Mexico by Spaniards My grandmother was sold as a child to a Spanish household. In the 1770's it was popular when getting married to receive one of the best presents ever, a little Indian kid. She took her owners surname and became part of the family. The Native culture was replaced with Spanish and Catholic traditions. I don't know who fathered her children but when her owner died she and her children were free. Her children chose to carry on the surname. I had my DNA tested to see if the owner fathered her children but he did not. I am 46% Native American.The teacher in this video is correct when he said, "you lose the language, you lose the culture".

[@gomango2531]

You just described what 70% of the Mexican population is in the Americas, and yet they are continued to be called to outsiders, yes the language feeds the cultural perspective, but pride also allows you to thrive and succeed. keep the faith.

[@yvonnegermainedufault8707]

No one should ever be deprived of their heart language. Conquistadors intentionally cut original peoples from Source by severing language, culture and familial ties.

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

@@teegur5394 ❤️🖐️

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

100% true and sad that or government doesn't give a damn Tania

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

It's always pissed me off what the europeans and Spaniards did to the native American people's ... How dare anyone delegate where and how another person lives !

[@teresamiles5929]

"There is always a light, you just have to choose to see it." You have a right to be here Keep peace with your soul Strive to be happy Be whole Be 1

[@teresamiles5929]

@Azay Deelay lol the light of laughter in your sense of humor ... you don't need eyes to laugh.

[@kittycadorette7770]

Thank you for your words stated here.

[@RondelayAOK]

I’m a White man in the midwest who, through scouts, gained a lifelong interest in Native American Indians and not just the history of their many different cultures but also their horrible current situation. If I was president I would immediately turn to make improvements and assistance to the tribes.

[@victorsturdivant4731]

I am proud to be of The People. There are many of us that have blood ties to the Lakota. Though raised in a white world, something in our spirit tells us the lifepath we are on is wrong. We need restoration as a people. Imagine the power of our people if our bloodlines united openly around the inner circle as one.

[@ChamaneLumaWakan]

Thank you dear Lakota brothers and sisters. In 1996, you received me in Pine Ridge to celebrate the Sun Dance...Since that time, I have followed the Red Road and discovered that I am Algonquin from Quebec. Your love gives meaning to my life. I am Grandmother now, I hope one day to return to you. Metakuye Oyasin!

[@czsq1]

I believe that the decimation of native people was one of mankind's most horrible acts. Your preservation of native knowledge and sustaining your culture is imperative to all.

[@sokaiaulvehjerte6687]

Its not mankinds work, destroying native culture all over our planet, its the work of the devils.

[@nialloneill5097]

@@sokaiaulvehjerte6687 And the men who support his work, which was mostly the white race.

[@beautifulbrown1058]

👍

[@monikafowler8812]

Made by the "EVIL" POPES/VATICAN and CATHOLIC CHURCH... (PAPAL BULL, DUM DIVERSAS SINCE1452) THE "WORLDWIDE DEPOPULATION OF HUMANKIND"

[@protectionagainstpersecuti9901]

@@sokaiaulvehjerte6687 i.e. Mankind...

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

Stay strong and stay proud of your Lakota heritage ❤️❤️❤️

[@solomo2144]

Never let your environment bring you down, be thankful to be alive, never forget "We are POWER"

[@patriciabennett1819]

I love the culture of Native American Nations. They have a deep connection for nature and have a wealth of knowledge. We are all put in this earth and should be pleased to support one another . Music and regalia is so good. I am now pleased Lakota have kept their language and have reservations.The fact they include animals and all living creatures in their beliefs is impressive. Yes I respect and admire this culture.. May this improve over time and Lakota keep moving forward in strength and honour. Would you all say prayers and blessings for Nakotah Larance recently passed in a climbing accident. He was from Hopi Nation and a famous Hoop dancer. Only thirty at time of his death in July 2O20. A tragic loss to this world, to his family and all the people he helped.Could you support his family with kind words and keep him in your thoughts and memories.He lived in New Mexico and attended Pow Wows all over. His Father sang and played drums and promoted his wonderful culture. Thank you so very much.

[@MatryBigwave]

Beautiful to hear of a rising in the spirit of the proud Lakota Native Americans. "Aho mitakuye oyasin" 🦅

[@patriciajohnson3698]

🙏💖🎶

[@MurarichSiberian]

Im from Russia! Siberia, Tyumen. Good day everybody! We organize small TIPI camps here, we love Lakota culture (also we have our local culture) Id like to assosiate with ( native ) americans, please write if you can facebook.com/murari.Idoncarefornames

[@terriejohnston8801]

Wakan Tanan Kici Un. 💜 🌳🌲🌏 🐢💐🐾

[@lovinaveegooley5160]

Thanks For Family Love Works Together//Forever Are Ancestors Made The Legacy Shine 4 All Family '

[@lovinaveegooley5160]

The Land Of Research Has Shine Thur These Great Days The Love Are Ancestors Made A ×-=Family.

[@partyvr5053]

The Lakota people are beautiful, there song and dance are truly a vision to see! I pray for your continued strength! 💖

[@victorcorvettoerazo1776]

Tuve la gran oportunidad de vivir en 1972 en la reservación Cheyenne River y graduarme en la Eagle Butte High School. Cumplí alli mis 17 años de vida. Fué una experiencia que marcó profundamente mi vida. Hoy con 66 años atesoro más que nunca esa oportunidad. Aún recuerdo con cariño a su gente y mantengo recuerdos imborrables. Un gran abrazo desde Valparaíso, Republica de Chile, América del Sur.

[@VeronicaGonzalez-fv2rc]

Sin duda, tuvo que ser una magnífica experiencia.

[@belladonnasmoonstardust6474]

The wind carries the whispers of our ancestors with wisdom and strength... Do not be afraid of their voices or messages for they speak to heal and to remind you of the good...the traditions and the faith of your people and the recognition we are all still here and with you

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Belladonnasmoon Stardust I agree with you there’s much love on this earth we just have to learn how to express it with strangers but be wise.🕶

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

Your comment has brought tears to my eyes. You speak the truth, God bless you.

[@beautifulbrown1058]

Beautifully stated.

[@heythere3780]

These people are awesome and I wish them nothing but good things. My dad is native American from Mexico before it was Mexico, the English and Spanish speaking people took everything away from ALL NATIVES

[@benniecrawford6876]

A'ho

[@diegolopez000]

Hey There so you are mestizo?

[@LylieRandale]

Hey There all europe france not only them they all do the same everywhere

[@mariodeathcore1]

Can't exactly knock the spanish that hard. They taught us how to hurd and use animals as more than just food. They fought side by side when the europeans came in. Can't hold onto the small battles we had with them.

[@citlalie9791]

No they didnt take everything.

[@vintonzwahlen]

I'm so happy my spirit asked me to watch this video it touched my heart we are all children of God were all one in our sacred way! Let's walk together forward together! As children of the Universe !

[@greyeagle22]

I'm half Cherokee eastern band wolf clan, my father was FBI and my mom was polish, a heck of a mixture but I lived in the Cherokee res from the age of 5 until I was 16. We didn't have toys or dolls so my dad taught me to shoot and go bear hunting in the mountains I had a pet timber wolf called Black Jack and my horse was a black and white and beautiful and I named him Two Moons. But my grandmother was married to a Lakota chief who passed before I knew him. I was never told his name but he was much older than grandma but I learned to speak some Lakota . I follow the red path and very proud of my heritage the Lakota people are amazing and never complained. This video brought back many memories. A'ho my sister Bear who taught me the language of the Lakota and due to my work at the time I was on the set of Dances with Wolves and met amazing actors Graham Green and John Westerman, who plays the Indian flute like no other got me to try buffalo meat and I loved it. Most of the movie were real native Americans like the riders during the buffalo roundup plus it was cold and freezing but took time to teach me to talk to my horses and how loyal they will be to me. So I have wonderful memories of the Lakota people and respect for what their able to do and never complain. So today I'm proud to be Native American and their way of life is so amazing. I wish I could go back in time and live like they did and learn. Hanta Yo !🐻🐺

[@greyeagle22]

I want to thank my sister Bear for being there for me and teaching me the Red path and the Elders who prayed when I was very ill. And my father who named me Little Wolf because I can hear things that others cannot. And the wolves who do not fear me and the horse I love Two Moons who is so trusting and never would hurt me. I just whistle and he comes over to me and if someone else happens to be riding him 1 whistle and unfortunately they end up on the ground and for those who took me into the desert and taught me to find water and what berries I can safely eat. My thanks from my heart and the clothing and jewelry they made and gave me as gifts when I left my true home. May the Gods keep them safe. And the Trail of Tears where I lost my family members will never be forgotten.

[@danksecured3540]

Greetings from Australia, all I have to say is thank you Native Americans for being you. Thank you. You are the true light in this world, that will connect us all.

[@johnhoskie9922]

Speak my people! It is our time and our ancestors have come back to speak and walk with us!!

[@kristybillington4520]

Thank you . We have a voice!

[@magalij3090]

Yes. Speaking is the first step. And soon, the reduilding.

[@OliveirosDiasJr]

I would like to thank you, The Lakota People, to be among us, on this beautiful planet Earth. Thank you! Life long! Be well!

[@jazzman5598]

Thank you for helping to keep us alive.

[@CrypticRite]

Ojibwe, white earth here. I've lived in eagle Butte and Isabel on the this reservation for a while. But I feel a need to speak up in hopes of prosperity to the lady all the way to the right at 4:59.... I used to cut too... I have 73 scars that will never go away in my life. I've been 14 years without cutting now. These scars show me today is always a better day then what it was. I understand her environment... I'll let a few feathers downstream for her in hopes of prosperity, spiritually, physically, and emotionally..

[@davebauer3756]

I have watched many, many videos on the Lakota situation. This is one of the better ones. It doesn't show nearly all of the hardships that they face and have faced, but it does show the beauty of the land and the people, and more importantly, it shows the hope and the good things that are happening. Americans need to know how badly we screwed these people and how recently and that, in fact, we are still doing it.

[@shamsuddiadamov8503]

Lakota, Chechen people always with you. God bless Lakota people.

[@AnitaHWells]

Don’t like to be exploited! Our People’s are a people’s of great honor and respect for our elders and children 🙌🏽🥰 A’ho Mitakuye Oyasin

[@johntaylor9320]

The Lakota were one of the few tribes to defeat the US government several times in armed conflicts. The government will always make them pay but the Lakota people are strong enough to survive this with dignity and honor for their culture is a rich culture. Mitakuyae oyasin. All my relations.

[@lorilynch4986]

May the Lord provide you all with Love, Peace, and Light. 🙏🌹❤️🦋

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

Amen

[@KimmieLou]

I haven’t got to meet the Lakota people, and yet I feel this overwhelming love and acceptance and anticipation.. I read this message and would like to pass this on with love and respect: The message….it is hard at times but my daughter, you hold your head up high, you come from a proud people… their blood runs in your veins. Do not tire of doing what is right, remember the red road and what you have been taught… be kind to all living things … show honour and respect to the Earth and her beauty. Do the small and the greatest things you are capable of with a glad heart. Rest when you are weary, drink when you thirst. Love with all our heart and stand up for the weak and forgotten with all your strength. You are held in the hands of the Great Spirit and we are with you.

[@borsanablues8243]

Hi, i'm Robert, from Italy, i like your traditions and i give you all my respect🙏. Good Luck !✋

[@marzald2955]

Thank you for making this film. I 💗 Native Americans. God Bless! ☀️🌻🌈💗

[@ceannasai5731]

I often wonder do NAI people of all tribes realize how much they are adored the world over by people and particularly people of countries who face the same fight and struggles like them day after day. God had blessed and will continue to bless the NAI always. 🙏🏽🌎🐂🦅🐎🏔️🏹

[@GwenivereYF]

12:35: “We are strong Lakota people. Very strong. And we’ll rise and I believe it’ll change. There’s always a light. Always a light. You just have to choose to see it.” ❤️❤️

[@martharomeroibarra8282]

Nuestros HERMANOS LAKOTA son muy fuertes. Muchas personas estan despertando su AMOR ANCESTRAL. Nuestros HERMANOS NATIVOS SON NUESTRAS RAICES ANCESTRALES.

[@patrickmonden9694]

Love from Australia, I grew up with some Native American brothers who were brought out here by the church, its good to know that one of those boys returned to find his people as a young man and came back to Australia as Standing Bear, he is a great healer and he performed the wedding ceremony for my wife and I. We are proud of all the youth and support them in their embrace of the people and the culture, may we all return to the true human culture and be liberated from the industrial beast and the pain of the past...

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Patrick Monden greetings much respect to you and your people in Australia much love for your country God bless you from the Yaqui nation🕶

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Hello there from Ramona California I airbrush on my car pinstriping skulls old-school flames been watching airbrush asylum they’re great I have a lot of his ideas and practicing his method thought I’d mention that love your country bro Australia one day I’ll visit their.🕶

[@13UB187]

He was probably took during the sixties scoop. Kill the Indian save the man.

[@8Harmonya8]

I'm european, never set foot in America, yet their stories, their culture is so deep it hurts. I feel like the entire world would lose something so important if this culture would end. This video made me cry. of anger, sadness and most of all because you can almost touch how proud and right is the woman talking. I believe in your strenght.

[@amypaul5886]

I am proud of my Native American Grandmother she passed 8 or so years ago but was so glad she changed her hair back to black.. I wish to if can help my Native American people in any way I can. The Lakota way makes me Very Happy to be honest. I have a light in me for my Native American People.. I love this... Thank you for this beautiful post on youtube.

[@kimberlypotts516]

This is so sad and love your culture which should never change cause of this nation is yours also trying to get work for you too with school praying for you

[@barbarakelly2421]

Greetings from Røros, Norway. I feel deeply in my heart power and love for the Lakota people🕊️

[@irenerecke2668]

it is a crime how they treat your People , and this is still going on LOVE AND LIGHT

[@Handboyforty]

I live 10 miles north of marrow camp . My people love the whole universe we love every being. Thank you for showing love and kindness to my people. LAKOTA OYATE OMAKIYIYO. Brings tears to my eyes I love my people so much

[@prof.krames9668]

You got extinguished BECAUSE you are good people. Look at the world history. Bad (or useless) people have no enemies. The dark forces try to destroy the light on earth. YOU, my dear native people, are that light. Keep it, no matter what comes. I greet you from the heart. Love from Germany!

[@artandnature-arnelalvarez6219]

This is so beautiful and sad, I'm from Philippines and I have a friend who's a lacota Sioux Indian,he grew up in the reservation but already in Tennessee,he told me everything about his roots,I really love native people,and watching this made me cry.i hope God will keep him and his family safe and welcomed anywhere,Quintin bro I love you and your beautiful culture and people ❤️❤️❤️🙏✌️

[@zigamatikk]

tell your friend to stop fucking around! Wait for handouts from the government get fat on junk food drink alcohol get involved in the recovery of the nation no one needs you except yourself stop complaining history does not care about these complaints.. or with such rates and trends, they will finally die out as a nation! PS: they won't get their land back for nothing, either..

[@leefrancis4565]

It's a good thing to have Compassion for people no matter what.v

[@tulsaguy9963]

So the natives were rich when we got here? They can leave the reservation and join us! The Cherokees in Ok are rich! They are a smart and hard working tribe?

[@Katholikos78]

Tulsa Guy then they would cease to exist which was the point. The CNO has the highest rate of mixed blood. Very few even still speak Cherokee.

[@crazypug2151]

@@zigamatikk Why don't you try to endure the hardships that they handled themselves, then you'll understand

[@lisareaume3857]

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK IN HELPING THE NATIVE KIDS TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!

[@orbit1138]

Check out one of their biggest problems - Alcoholism is "pandemic" on many Tribal Reservations.

[@larrybien7599]

AND THROUGH THE GREAT ELDERS IN MY YOUNG LIFE, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU.

[@NoTzOe509]

Love native Americans all way from Scotland love to know how come one music is amazing

[@jacobmitchell2477]

Orville is my mother's neighbor, the old man teaching the children. Mitakola

[@tamara4478]

If the man is still around, send him my deepest respect and regards. He's the soul of this world. Much love to your people.

[@janelightning73]

He is awsome!

[@massimomeniconi3756]

anguage is the most important thing for the identity of a people Thank you for this testimony to all the Lakota people

[@Filterzigarre]

Warm greetings from Germany. The Indians are role models for many of us. May God or Manitu protect you

[@Lightningboy-so9qr]

Happy New Year!!! Filterzigarre! I am Wakinyan Hoksila!

[@annemccabe1714]

Senior Lakota Chief Teacher, Respect to you Sir, Many Blessings & Prayers to you and your people.

[@leanderbarreto6523]

They should have a permanent judge on the supreme Court and Senate representation

[@sharonkeith601]

Leander Barreto / They don't?! Well, President Trump is a Big Bull and he'll push all that kind of nonsense (BS) out of his way and make things right for our tribes! Some things I just can hardly figure!

[@Lotsothestrawberrybear]

Umm ok?

[@NwoDispatcher]

No you disgusting racist

[@allenmcdaniel1470]

@@sharonkeith601 Cannot BELIEVE how DELUDED Native peoples can BE, ESP. after seeing HUGE '45' SIGNS on the highways on Native lands and prominently displayed at some Native-owned Craft places. What did DT EVER DO for First Nations peoples except Remove (or Ignore) protections for, and/or sell off the rights to- public lands (often bordering Nat'l Parks & other pristine places, Nat'l monuments or Native lands) to the highest BIDDERS for Extraction of resources and other environmental degradation? And even decreased the SIZE of protected lands & monuments so that he COULD sell more leases and open whole AREAS to extraction & pollution, thereby lining his and his friends pockets in the Process, no doubt. Add to THAT the whole KXL Pipeline debacle (he owns big positions in those pipeline co's and other BIG OIL projects) that only line the pockets of his RICH FRIENDS and make the Climate Change Crisis WORSE by denying it even EXISTS, even Removing the US from the Paris Accords and making us a Bad Actor in the eyes of the World. AND allowed people who were Trying to Protect what is LEFT of Native lands- people who STOOD UP and PROTESTED to be arrested, tied up w/legal battles for YEARS, destroying families (and often their Lands & livelihoods as WELL) AND allowing STATES to pass LAWS that brand Protestors and Planet-Protectors as FELONS...even TERRORISTS...for the Rest of their LIVES- and all that THAT entails. How could you even BEGIN to 'look up to' a person who cares so LITTLE about the Earth and esp. Native and First Nations Peoples? I ASK You.

[@chromberries7329]

@@allenmcdaniel1470 lay it on them damn...

[@deadbeatz1561]

" My nation the Lakota we were the first nation to militarily defeat the United States of America in the field of battle and it ended in 1868. When the United States of America begged us for peace, and we gave it to them, and they wanted to sign a treaty of peace based on international law, and so we granted that to them in fact we already knew they couldn't be trusted so we allowed them to write this treaty of peace in his own language so he can understand it, and he still lied he signed the treaty with us agreeing to everything. We said God is far better going back to Washington DC to pass the treaty with the Congress, and the president they stopped in Chicago and changed the treaty and took away all our land that is now in the state of Nebraska. We own 80 percent of Nebraska." - Russell Means #MAKERUSSELLMEANSPROUD

[@saucerfull1]

And?

[@saucerfull1]

@@OwlWhite12 ...???

[@johncashrocks221]

Technically the Miami under Blue Jacket and Little Turtle defeated the US Army twice in 1790 and 1791 at Harmars and St Clairs defeat respectively

[@leapilcher9377]

@@saucerfull1The lesson don't trust the US not then not now.

[@saucerfull1]

@@leapilcher9377 ...no, the lesson is dont trust the kapitalists and the neoliberalism!!!

[@dougreed9843]

I live in San Diego one of my friends is my brother is Lakota its the same here I love my brother we share the same problems, he is amazing I need to go find him. We need to talk. Thank you this brought this awareness to me, his cousin I fallow is a hero of mine and he told me about his cousin I found him on my own. Your wonderful people I accept you all with s loving grestful heart. Thsnk you

[@randyslidesoff]

Thanks for showing Thunder Butte,great things started out from the isolated places.Sober and drug free over 16 years,if you like country life,those isolated places are the best places to be.I am drawn back,I took a group of people from St.Louis to Thunder Butte,they wanna come and help the people there.

[@leslieweiser5455]

Slowly but surely this world is coming closer to caring for and loving one another. I believe it 🌍❤️

[@beeb757]

this is going on all over the world its called "marginalisation" and its cruel.The only thing to do is to teach the truth to the new generations in school.

[@marceloguimaraes7608]

Every time I pray I move my spirit for Lakota people, and the Great Spirit. I love you all, native people of Great North. I’m from Brazil - very proud to see Brazilian flag.

[@ashrafwilloughby9581]

I am from South Africa and I would love to visit. Your culture, courage and rissiliants is what I respect immensely❤️

[@luciapalumbo2005]

Wish I could be there with you. Such an important mission to help save a culture, particularly the native culture. I’m European and have always been drawn by the native American culture, as If I were one of them. May Mother Nature bless you 🙏🏽