Poorest Native American Reservation - What It Really Looks Like 🇺🇸

I was warned by many Natives not to go to the Pine Ridge Reservation because of crime and poverty. But what was it like when I got there? Join me and the locals as we tour around the homeland of the Oglala Lakota people to understand their culture better, and to see what it really looks and feels like on the ground. ► Darwin and Angel's channel: / @navajomanlakotabae ► Roger's wife's channel: / @purplethundernight
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[@shoshoiLLindividual]

Wow as an indigenous person I always cringe when looking at comments, this is so compassionate and full of empathy. Makes my heart happy, people are willing to learn about our culture ❤️

[@Tyrfingr]

took us 200 years of ridding ourselves of our own government propaganda, and their white washed history to realize our crimes.

[@thegreat444]

You do know your fair skin because of colonization right?

[@HunterKS99]

It’s sad tbh but it happens to most indigenous races look at how they treat the aboriginals over in Australia it’s quite cruel to think people really have that much greed and evil within themselves

[@123forafurry]

@@thegreat444 yeah, indigenous bloodlines raped by colonists smart alec

[@krollgrend1888]

As hateful as the south can be. Especially older generations. I find it very interesting how so many old people in the bible belt have love for Ndn culture but are so ignorant. Many old folk say they related to the cherokee or other popular names and Ive got no clue why. Have old random collectibles in their houses. Like just a print of some 1800s drawing of a Chief they couldnt name. Old people will still say "Indians" but have a house full of collectibles like arrowheads/ photographs/ blankets. Always assumed it was something to do with the bible but cant point my finger to it. But shout out to videos like this and Social media like tiktok where we can all educate ourselves. And the outreach / impact these platforms can be used to speak out about topics. Especially on the scary shit that no one talks about like human traffic.

[@raye6925]

I’m so happy you started this series on visiting Native American reservations. As a member of the Navajo Nation, I find it extremely interesting to learn about other nations/tribes. Thank you for your work, you’ve earned a new subscriber!

[@Plvggaz]

keep rebuilding your numbers i support the natives 1000%

[@DonJulio510]

How do northern natives feel about the southern natives? Like from Mexico and Central America? I feel like we related just from different lands.

[@thhaithcock]

@@Plvggaz 1¹

[@josiahlee548]

Look forward to seeing you. W.m.a.t . You've got a subscription from me.

[@johnanderson8740]

James and Ernie 🤣

[@hecrow8897]

Thank you for this. I was born on Pine Ridge. My last name is He Crow. I was captured by the Catholic social services and adopted out in 62. I did go back and found my family 9 brothers and sisters. No one knew I existed my mother didn’t tell anyone about me. So thanks for this series.

[@SSFandGoatGrazing]

This is Heartbreaking.

[@xtinamarie_333]

You made me cry. I'm SO happy you found your family! Drying my tears now! Catholicism scared the crap out of me as a young girl. Forced to go by my Grandma on Mom's side (Spanish!) The church creeped me out. The echoes, stained glass instead of windows, the Masonic garb, but especially the EAT THE BODY * DRINK THE BLOOD OF CHRIST 😮 I was not for it! That is satanic to me! Of course I was called the devil for it, because I refused to eat or drink any 'blood' These beautiful people were my people when I was a child. I wanted to be like them, not the people in the Catholic Church. Beautiful thing is, I am like them ✌️❣️

[@christinaca4681]

Let's stop the genocide

[@phillipshosie9233]

@@xtinamarie_333 The catholic church is not a church of God. You were right to be frightened. It is not Christianity, they are not Christians. The blood is the blood of goats, and the body is the doctrine of Satan. Apparently, I see that native Americans have been sucked into that web of dark rituals, and practice those ungodly ways, instead of sticking with their own ancestral traditions. You'd be better off. Jesuits were murderers in the name of religion, not God! Do not get tangled up and be deceived. Keep away from Catholicism! I pray and wish all people would get out of that Demonic Religious Institution from Hell. Save Yourselves. Seek true christiany.✝️ 🙏 Amen.

[@markneukirch577]

So was my ex wife. She never returned. Grew up in a adopted family in Lincoln. She's 47. Last name was changed but she learned as a adult her birth last name was Killsright. I've tried to educate myself as much as possible on the Lakota nation for my kids. They are half Lakota but they're adults now and any connections they make will have to be their decision.

[@kachahaan1660]

That guy is like a treasure trove. Kudos to this Oglala and to you. Great video. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

Blessings to the German people. From a Native American

[@melaniek.8563]

@@hailoweenhailoween5264thank you ❤

[@johnmoder5306]

@@hailoweenhailoween5264 the old German traditions from before christianisation went along very well with the Native American culture….

[@asdflkjasdlfkjsdlfkj7608]

@@johnmoder5306 Some useful comparisons can also be made between Sitting Bull and Vercingetorix of Gaul. Both were adept leaders of inter-tribal coalitions, both won a major victory in battle against their respective opponents, & both eventually lost to their opponents. Sittling Bull took part in 'Wild Westing' in lieu of Vercingetorix's Roman triumphs, both were imprisoned, & both had particularly violent deaths. Even one of Sitting Bull's followers served as a model for the Indian on the 'Buffalo' nickel where as Vercingetorix's depiction can be found on Roman coinage.

[@johnmoder5306]

@@asdflkjasdlfkjsdlfkj7608 very interesting comparison

[@SasquatchWithStyle]

My friend was from the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota. He moved in with me in Chickasha, but then his family guilt tripped him into going back to South Dakota to support them all. He was the only one who had a job while living in a trailer with 6 others who had bad addictions. My friend committed suicide after his mom committed suicide. I knew him since we were both in 6th grade at Riverside Indian School. Hello from the Comanche tribe.👋

[@mitsuracer87]

Sad stuff..

[@kituwahband]

Hello neighbor! I went to Sequoyah, Riverside Braves v Sequoyah Indians was the basketball rivalry back in my day.

[@krystingrant6292]

🥺

[@Phoenix-bn5ec]

My nieces mom had an alcohol addiction and eventually drank herself to death, and she was from Rosebud. My brothers kids grew up on and off there.

[@jeffwylie5899]

I'm sorry for his loss

[@teeniemartinez8023]

I spent a couple years living in a Karuk Indian Reservation in Northern California when I was growing up. They were kind and loving and caring and treated me as though I belonged. I love this series that you're doing showcasing Native Americans and their culture and struggles. Thank you.

[@sheliametcalfe-farmer8998]

Do they really call themselves Indians, I can't see that because Indians are from INDIA, I am indigenous, it an insult to be called Indian

[@Squeak61]

@@sheliametcalfe-farmer8998 growing up in the 60s our history books in California called the Native Americans, Indians.

[@deshb22]

I live just up river from the Hoopa res. And have so much interest and respect for their traditional way of life. Way happy for the Karuk regarding the removal of dams along the Klamath river

[@sonnyboyz9522]

Pretty cool area up there. Karuk, Hoopa and Yurok territories boarder around the confluence of the klamath and trinity rivers. They all have different language types too.

[@nikkimcdonald4562]

@BostonBruinsFan24 I have seen that 1st hand. I worked on a reservation that had a casino and the level of poverty was mind blowing. Oddly I received a lot of hate comments that I was responsible for their level of poverty. When their tribe elder was a billionaire.

[@fatrezdog8047]

as a mohawk of tyendinaga mohawk territory in ontario growing up on and off the rez it makes me happy that someone like peter is learning the culture of north america that was "cut off" (not saying its fully gone as a lot of youth are picking it up now and keeping it pure) but its great to see someone share the culture with the world and share that we aren't gone!!!! its also awesome to learn about other rezzes across turtle islands land, PLEASE KEEP UP THE REZ VIDEOS AND SHARE TO THE WORLD OUR CULTURE. and as a fatrezdog u can feed us and we'll follow u home and protect u from all the deadly rowdy aunties tryna get some lmao. To whoever reads this thanks for taking ur time to learn about the culture stay safe and have a great one!

[@barbarabridgetbensah9601]

I'm West African and grew up in my native country learning about the world through British eyes. In school I was surprised to see Canadian towns? With names like Saskatoon,(which was spelt (◔‿◔) Saskatchewan or so. With the contorted history we were taught by the system I had to find out the truth out of the school system. I did visit Canada ( COVID) but my hosts were not native so I didn't get to the real world I wanted to experience. Hopefully I will do another trip when the time is ripe. I was in Victoria state in Australia and for the 4 weeks I never ever came across a native in all the towns I visited and no one would explain. On my return to my he country, I saw a documentary which is how I got to know some aspect of the truth. I'm a simple person and I really wish life was simpler than we've made it.

[@TylerShacklefordDurden]

The video from a few years ago of the stolen police SUV being set on fire out on the ice bridge was hilarious.

[@sheliametcalfe-farmer8998]

@Smokey Mcb I sure only 1% takes the time to read your long, long, long, long, long, story in the BIBLE next time just put were it can be founded at

[@ver.james-eh8qe]

Mohawk from Six Nations Rez in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@donnaour4743]

I was so honored to take this journey with the 3 of you , Phil’amayaye 🖤♥️🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅♥️🦅🦅🦅🦅🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶

[@stoneinyan2070]

That’s the rez my dad is from. We still go back every year at least twice for ceremonies. I really want to thank you for making this series, and showing us Natives as we actually are. I hope you go to the Navajo rez because that rez is huge and has so many differences from us Lakota or the Crow. Americans tend to see all Natives as the exact same people, and we’re far from it. I’m so happy you did this!

[@janet5135]

What are the differences between the Lakota, Sioux, Crow and Navajo?

[@marshaward6790]

@@BoneItis639 do you think that Google is a better source than a human beings real lived experience?

[@galileo6554]

@@BoneItis639 you’re so clueless 💀

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@@janet5135 That's kinda like asking the difference between a Frenchman and a German. They're simply different cultures with different traditions and languages. Distinct ethnic groups.

[@marshaward6790]

@@BoneItis639 I am watching a KZbin video and listening to a man who has traveled to multiple places and spoken first hand with peoples about their lived experiences. I am able to do this by using the Internet and I am going to subscribe to his channel to learn more. I have often asked questions on comment threads and more often than not gotten really informative answers. It is never wrong to ask questions in good faith. Telling someone to Google it and telling me that I’m incredibly stupid is of no value! You are irrelevant!!!

[@elainematotamahecha9190]

LOVE THIS!! I'm a lifelong resident of the Pine Ridge Reservation and I appreciate visitors sharing their experience of our beautiful homelands, the good, the bad & ugly.

[@rorosanchez1538]

@Druidic you will when you need money to live. How do you pay for your food, shelter, and utilities without the dead presidents printed on green paper?

[@sandythomas8911]

I greatly appreciated this glimpse.

[@100marymich]

❤❤❤

[@tommyhunter1817]

Love you guys from Georgia.

[@TheGtagtr]

Soo if I were to comment.. The Washington Redskins would i make it out of the reservation alive..

[@John-kt3fp]

I'm Lakota. I live 60 miles from Pine Ridge. Thank you for filming here. Love your channel

[@barbarasparling6181]

I sponsor an elder from Pine Ridge and I wept throughout the video. America needs to see this. Thank you for making this video.

[@HeavySig]

What a great teacher Roger is. The amount of education you can get from him just watching this video is amazing.

[@elizabethharvester6111]

I had a good chuckle when he referred to himself as a "recovering Catholic" ! 😂

[@NadiiaTsaryk]

agree

[@360Birdman]

Absolutely 💯

[@susaneloranta6929]

I would love to take a ride with him. Nice truck and great gentleman. 😊

[@Crazy-Horse-Tx.]

12:31 , then I would bring taboo into the cemetary as well. Wow, what I learned .

[@Shorkshire]

I really hope there is a massive resurgence in the native tribes, somehow. It's so insanely depressing to think about this culture disappearing.

[@the1knifepro169]

It would be the best thing for them to improve their quality of life.

[@ErickIsBeowulf]

@@the1knifepro169 how can you say that when their quality of life is being destroyed by the American colonist

[@the1knifepro169]

@@ErickIsBeowulf Hahah!! Their quality of life is and was destroyed by those unwilling to adapt to civilization. Now they wanted to live in the "old ways" so they should shut up and do it. No modern anything and only use the things from the pre contact era, enjoy!!

[@the1knifepro169]

@@ErickIsBeowulf European settlers brought them magnificent trade items and increased their quality of life, the settlers were loved and welcomed for all they provided.

[@lennygdmn2713]

​@The 1KnifePro im not a social justice worrior but thats just factually and historically incorrect, some of these "magnificent items of trade" you talk about would include blankets which had been intentionally infected by european small pox victims as well as Europeans taking part in multiple planned masacers and wild bison purges which was the staple meat eaten by many native americsns in order to starve them out. Europeans also relocated many native americans to small reservations which had soil that was barely fertile.

[@dennisbraun5747]

Thanks for posting this. I learned more about Native Americans in the last 45 minutes than I have in the last 56 years.

[@weloverarri]

and i’ll forget it all tomorrow but it’s still cool to see lol

[@debrapaulino918]

@@weloverarri nah, you will remember a lot.

[@weloverarri]

@@debrapaulino918 i already don’t remember any of it🥲lmao

[@jamierupert7563]

Same here. 59 yrs though, lol.

[@Enteral_abyss]

You need to watching knowingbetter then. He did a great video of natives

[@davidziegler6782]

This was a wonderful video. Thanks to all for taking me into your place.

[@louiseventer6580]

I'm from South Africa and I have always been fascinated with the tribes in America. Their pride in their culture has stayed with them through all the years of slaughter and oppression. They really are a strong people! Much love from South Africa💜🇿🇦

[@midnyte6195]

Where in south Africa are you at?if I may ask,

[@jericho9653]

I was in south africa 3 years ago for 5 weeks from ireland. Went too Orania to see an irish monument. That Orania place is crazy

[@louiseventer6580]

@@jericho9653 Yeah, the rest of South Africa try to pretend they're not there. My sister and I are planning to come to Ireland, she is thinking about immigrating to you guys. I can't wait to see your beautiful country. You have such a rich history and your folklore!

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

@@louiseventer6580 EUROPEANS ARE NOT INDIGENOUS TO IRELAND OR THE REST OF EUROPE

[@louiseventer6580]

@@Facts-Over-Feelings I'm sorry, you need to read the whole conversation I was having with someone from Ireland who told me they have been to South Africa and I told them we are planning to go to Ireland. Please read properly before jumping into attack mode.

[@briscoedarling3237]

I visited the Lakota Reservation two years ago. My first stop, intentionally, was Wounded Knee to pay my respects. I never knew the full story until visiting this very remote place and studying later about the actual facts. As a non-Indigenous American, I feel that the massacre at Wounded Knee is the most shameful event in the history of our nation. I was struck by the fact that women were found as far as two miles from the site, frozen to death with their children. It is a shame that school children are not taught about what happened at the Knee, every American should know what we did then and what we are not doing now in Pine Ridge for the Lakota.

[@crystalbrown4158]

There are stories like wounded knee all over America. For example look up bloody island massacre in Clearlake , Ca. They tried to cover it up and almost succeeded…in many cases they have succeeded in covering up so many atrocities across the states.

[@My_Lacrimosa]

Whites always try to hide their crimes

[@trusttheprocess5618]

@@crystalbrown4158 that’s actually so true I can’t even imagine all the cover ups America had made to keep face with the world, really insane stuff

[@julesmbc]

My Mom was born in the black hills, and raised on Pine Ridge Rez... It's amazing you made it that far into the Rez.

[@julesmbc]

And, back out for that matter lol. Wounded knee just recently being made a tourist spot, so kind of have to call bs unless you know someone.

[@renee5575]

I am so happy to see grandpa Roger making it onto Peter’s channel! I am glad he told how the older natives had the language beat out of them and how he is teaching the grandchildren to speak Lakota. The twindians are blessed they will learn three languages❤ and a bit of Spanish😉 Could not have chosen a better crew to lead you around Pine Ridge!

[@akcaldwell8838]

Seriously gramps come to downtown pine ridge with that bullshit your telling people.

[@deandee8082]

and what's the little bit of spanish you learn, how much for a kilo?

[@msabigailflurm1163]

Roger is a very interesting person, has a lot of insight. I could listen to him for days!

[@walk_in_solo1543]

Same here in New Zealand, my ancestors had the language beat out of them.

[@Ihatethewaythatyou]

What hurts is I've told other people what happened to my great grandma/ sister and they said "uh-uh that's not true". That she was disciplined for speaking kiowa and others were too. It honestly makes me mad and a little bitter that people think it's a lie, or that the US government wasn't responsible.

[@marigoldmeadowsfarm7495]

I visited Pine Ridge in 2014. It breaks my heart to see such poverty in our country. My 7x grandmother was Lenape from Pennsylvanian. I’m sad I had no knowledge of this until I was an adult. Thank you for your programs Peter. Blessings, debby

[@trajanuslarocque7572]

As someone who lives on Turtle Mountain reservation.. Not every native American on the rez lives in total despair like this. Some of us do happen to have education, jobs, and live normal lives. Still, the US government did uproot our ancestors and left us on all the most undesirable pieces of land in areas with no real economy.

[@laskavost_doteku]

You will manage to rise again. I live in the Czech Rep., and we were on the verge of assimilation. Our language was almost lost, and our land belonged to Austria- Hungary emperor. We were also bound by this being more profitable than sustaining our individuality. Yet, in 18th century a national revival took action. The first Czech grammar book was written (in German still, for most people wouldn't understand it otherwise). 100 years later, after the 1WW, we managed to establish our own sovereign state. We came through a lot since, being sold to Hitler's Germany in 1938 for the sake of European peace. Our most brave and intelligent people were killed in this period, following by the over-taking of the Soviet army in 1968, when more brave people were killed. And still, we are here, 10 million of us. I hope that this story will encourage you. You will not only survive, but you will manage to become sovereign again. Should your destiny be an extinction, you'd be already extinct. You will manage like we did. The wish to persist is stronger than anything else. You are supported from all over the world ❤

[@laskavost_doteku]

I react on your comment because you already see your own strenght 🙌 best wishes to you from the Czech Rep.!

[@Tanyo4567]

​@@laskavost_doteku nice story and I hope it's inspiring to this reservation.

[@jacobfucci9291]

i've been to turtle mountian, very cold, and too flat for me but yes I am sorry for what the U.S. governemnt did to your ancestors. i wish we could do more to help

[@ipazicetan7240]

@@Tanyo4567 I am from this reservation. We do have education and jobs. etc

[@dxntae6735]

As someone who grew up in pine ridge. And hasn’t been back in years it felt nice to see this video In my recommended. It’s something I can show people about where I come from. And it was nice to see my home from a different perspective with my old high school teacher roger

[@Nosafety800]

Same here

[@alexandra.6482]

Same here. Where did you go?

[@chiluxr250]

THAT means google knows your root location even.

[@TrentMcNary420]

@@shayxoxo95🖤

[@joandevillier733]

Peter, thank you so much, especially for this episode of your journey through the reservations. I’m 88 years old. My paternal grandfather - George Peter Schmitt - was born in 1868 to a couple who immigrated from Bayern. They were devout Catholic. My grandfather, before he married, worked for the Jesuits on the Pine Ridge Reservation. As a very young child, I heard many stories about the time he spent there. Red Cloud was a much admired person to my grandfather. He told us he spent as much time as he could with Red Cloud and listened to his stories. One of Grandpa’s most treasured possessions was a beaded deer hide knife sheath, a gift from Red Cloud, which he kept in a dresser drawer carefully wrapped in tissue paper. I so appreciate Roger’s knowledge of the Lakota’s history and his generous sharing of it for those of us who want to know. Thank you again, Peter.

[@jamierupert7563]

Üjjjhíûi

[@astyanax905]

Very cool stuff!

[@mesantdev771]

Wow! So did your great-grandparents move to America before or after the Civil War? You must know many stories about a world that so many of us just read about. I can't believe you have stories about family members who were living in the 1800s. Peter should interview you!

[@joandevillier733]

@@mesantdev771 My paternal great-grandparents all migrated to America - one set from Bavaria (Bayern); the other from Ireland, in the decade prior to the Civil War. Members of both families fought in that war. Choosing to find out one’s own family history makes us learn the history of this country, both the good and the bad. It’s a shame that children aren’t learning enough of it in school these days.

[@gomemgangkak1207]

Wow! Such a cool story. ❤

[@debraprather8956]

I am of Cherokee, Apache,Navajo from my father's side. My Grandparents were born & grew up on Reservations. I am so proud to be 3rd generation NATIVE AMERICAN!

[@mattmullican1999]

I'm proud of heritage I'm Apache and creek, direct decendant of Geronimo. A proud native wants some change for our native bros, and sisters

[@dirkasheldon]

Thanks for doing real journalism on what life on the res actually looks like. The locals' authenticity and openness to share their culture is hugely valuable for the rest of the world to see. Appreciate the grace and respect you showed in their spaces, says a lot about your character that they were so transparent.

[@AetherTerrain]

Beautifully said!

[@rosebudadkins6803]

We started opening our sweat to people coming from prison, drug addiction, etc. we had good success teaching them to walk the Red Road. We mentored them. A great support system for them. We are here to help one another in love & kindness. Sending love to all. ❤️ A’ho

[@lovehellohello]

I'm battling MS , I feel if I go to a reservation I can be healed. Do you know where I can get healing for my body?

[@bigrig4385]

Not enough people walk the Red Road.

[@rosebudadkins6803]

@@lovehellohello spending time in nature is healing. Kick off shoes and place bare feet on Mother Earth. Her vibration is healing. We have many new healing modalities coming out. Med beds, etc. Most of the public has not strengthened their minds for healing. So they can manifest healing and their future path. Mediation and manifesting is important. We are as we think & speak. Positive think & speech is crucial. I like the book by Louise Hay. Sending you healing energy!

[@rosebudadkins6803]

@@bigrig4385 exactly!

[@Rhov9]

@@rosebudadkins6803I suffer from anxiety and ADHD and honestly mindful meditation is amazing. It doesn’t “cure” you, but it helps give you the tools to manage it. It’s up to us to use those tools though.

[@selinamularz9194]

My grandfather was Oglala and had family on both pine ridge and rosebud reservations. He talked about the schools they put the young into where they were beaten and worse, and how he was forced to give up his language for English and his religion for Christianity. It was heartbreaking to hear this old sweet man talk about the horrible things he had been through. It's sad that things haven't gotten much better 120+ years later.

[@cpujol9420]

So sad and sickening to think about. But these are the exact kind of things we need to remember to keep us humble and hopefully prevent us from acting like that. Maybe only one time is still better than none! One has to have a strong constitution to study history. Many times you just don't want to be part of the human race.

[@TheJofrica]

I implore you all to study the Philippine American War. The same U.S. generals who fought the Native American Wars, they shipped them to the Philippines in the 1900s. That is how far "manifest destiny". Not too many know that side of American history. The first guerilla warfare Reply

[@patriciajrs46]

Yes, it is very sad. We need to be nicer to each other.

[@nialloneill5097]

@@patriciajrs46 Love thy neighbour as Thyself.

[@GrandduchessAnastasia-ko5rg]

@@frankfarmer9556 so it's for little kids to be raped by the adults that are supposed to be looking out for them?

[@greysquirrel3924]

Thank you to everyone for sharing your culture and lives with us. ❤

[@malimom6011]

I was a RN in Rapid City, S.D. Many of our critical care patients were from Pine Ridge. I never knew the terrible damage alcohol could do to people before I worked here. My patients were victims of domestic abuse & alcoholism. I loved working with them, but so many were beyond any help....very heartbreaking ares.

[@jakedavid8187]

@@jberndt88 bullshit. A doctor wouldnt go get representation? why not? afraid the government wont find for them? turn on a tv, all someone has to do is claim oppression and the media would have her on every station the next day and they would have a upcoming mini series on hallmark. i dont care what you think their reasoning was but unless one of the higher ups said "we dont hire Indians" you are just making up talking points. No representation? that fool who got in to Covington kids face was represented plenty even before the truth came out and he was labeled a hero.

[@jakedavid8187]

@@jberndt88 don't hear it? I work for a native American tribe lol I hear it every day. And guess what the elders I work with dont blame a system of the white man they blame the leadership of the reservation they live on. Im not ignorant to shit lol. You are litterally belittling the education of that "doctor" as that person with higher education should know their rights and how to stand up for them...or the more likely story is you just made it up.

[@jakedavid8187]

@@jberndt88 ruined my world view lol...my wife is native American so I must just be a racist too right? Bootlicker

[@kevinmunger1842]

@@jberndt88 I was an AF brat. I'm glad I lived other places before I lived in S.Dak. Great topography where I was. Even in the 70's as a teen, I was aware of the slant to the right. Also you could see the curvature of the Earth on the horizon.

[@kevinmunger1842]

@@jberndt88 I was in the area when Wounded Knee took place. I could see Mt. Rushmore from base housing, a white dot against the Black Hill range. I think I shall read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee again. My junior senior party happened at Horsethief Lake; right behind Mt.Rushmore. The Centennial was great there. I still recommend to anyone going tourist to check out SDAK. 3.2 beer was a bad idea, but fun for me.

[@timmaysnoworrieslife2470]

Hello Peter, great job on your video presentations about Native American tribal life! I also traveled through the Pine Ridge Reservation a few years back on my own video/photo journey. I toured Wounded Knee on the same day and was given a personal tour of the mass-grave Cemetary by two great young ancestors of the victims from that horrible day. I was instantly changed and horrified by what had taken place there in 1890. I then drove on to the Pine Ridge Reservation. As a strange twist of fate would have it, my van broke down as soon as I pulled into the Reservation. As I started to feel a little panic set in, I said a prayer for help, and immediately I heard a voice coming from behind my van. A man said to me, "stay in your car and put it in neutral and I will push you to an open lot of a closed-down church around the corner." When we got to the church lot he told me his story of why he wanted to help me and that I was not in a safe place in Pine Ridge and being a white man to boot. He said that he became a believer in Jesus a few years back after being an alcoholic most of his life. And that is why he came to my rescue when he saw that my van had broken down. He then offered to tow my van to Chadron, Nebraska where he knew some guys that had a shop that could fix it for me. Luckily for me, I had a tow strap and he towed me the 50 miles! I gladly paid him $150.00 to tow my van to Chadron. The strap broke 3 times during the trip, but we made it there safely! I am very grateful to the man that went out of his way to help a stranger. That day gave me new hope for humanity that we are all connected more than what meets the eye.

[@shawneenhammer4241]

Thanks for sharing that story about your immaculate rescue.✌️♥️🫵

[@vialogan]

Amazing story!

[@timmaysnoworrieslife2470]

@@vialogan Thank you! That day changed my life forever! I feel that I never have anything to complain about after that experience.

[@vialogan]

@@timmaysnoworrieslife2470 I feel the same! A change in perspective can be so life-changing 💖

[@janetmaki9491]

Absolutely loving this series you are doing on the Native American tribes - love listening to them explain history and life on the res these days. Much respect to them and their ancestors. Thank you Peter

[@miked4343]

What respect could You have for a bunch of drunk rapists?

[@Miodrag.Vukomanovic]

@@miked4343 The vast majority of natives that come into my store steal and are low lifes. It's a character problem not a "Oh poor them they are just poor and addicted to drugs."

[@SVMSICE]

💯

[@neemtreebark]

I certainly do too! Especially since I discovered Kurimeo Ahau channel! I hope Peter Santenello meets with Kurimeo Ahau!

[@Nooticus]

Completely agreed! Amazing series!

[@AnthonySalazar-u1f]

Love your videos brother. The authenticity and respect you bring is refreshing. God bless.

[@websurfer5772]

It's a real privilege to be able to see this Lakota reservation. It was fascinating listening to Roger and Darwin. I hope they live long and prosper. 🌟

[@WHSmith-zk2ox]

Yeah, real privilege..... 🤣😂😅

[@blankablueboy1501]

Welfare works. It really is the best these cavemen can manage.

[@astalyberth]

"If we can begin to realize that our differences enriches us, then diversity is something good. Otherwise, diversity is just the walls that separate us." Thank you for these words that I consider being wise words!

[@Rootiga]

except looking at the differences between people never did anything good... you have to embrace what you have in common

[@ChildrensRightsFirst947]

I loved that line, too. All of us are different from everyone else and we should learn to admire our differences rather than "other" one another, and also find what we have in common. Humans are all the same, in some ways.

[@Highseas1988]

Very wise words ❤

[@missk1942]

My thoughts exactly.

[@missk1942]

My thoughts exactly.

[@mariecardinal5824]

I am Cree, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, in Alberta, Canada. It's interesting to learn about other tribes, and to see that we are all one, battling the government to this day. Sad,,,and it's Native land..Thanks for sharing..

[@mark46428]

quit being lazy drunks and make something of your lives instead of playing the victim

[@Winchisk]

Tapwe kiyam

[@mark46428]

im glad you agree with my statement@@Winchisk

[@MikeTythonLLC]

@@mark46428 lol says the dude born with a silver spoon hahaha.

[@mark46428]

nice assumption, and you what they say about assuming,@@MikeTythonLLC

[@JB-pd4ni]

It was so good of Roger to spend so much time with you when he was not well, that's real dedication. Great of Darwin to participate too.

[@jonquiloconnor987]

This has become my new favourite channel! I'm hooked.

[@kevindesai7227]

Me tooo! I don't know how I came across it....but I'm glad I did❤

[@charlenef7138]

Thank you, Lakota, for inviting us in for sharing and inspiring others to look at the old ways with respect and honor. I wish I knew what my people's old way was.

[@anoren4480]

Peter- GOD Bless you, brother. My heart is greatly relieved by your representation of our people. The first time I discovered your work was about a year ago and I believe your representation of all subjects is so mind expanding. My people are from Hunkpapa and Oglala. Thank you.

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?,

[@reggiepalmer6157]

Just pure gold, Peter, without your videos, we all were left in the dark.I love how you shine such a wonderful light on these topics ❤ WE love watching them❤

[@jen0718]

I loved hearing Roger’s stories. Thank you for sharing your culture with us. I pray for the native communities to thrive and flourish 🙏🏼

[@Alysaadddison]

Hi

[@neverforsaken]

My husband is Ojibwa, his mother remembered the schools not allowing them to speak the language. My best friend who was also Native told me her ancestors called it "blood memory" when the generations seemed to feel the traumas that the previous generations suffered within themselves. My husband's family grew up very poor and yet his mother was one of the kindest, sweetest people I knew. Her life was not very long because of diabetes complications..wish I knew her longer.

[@Yukkynukkls]

My granny was chipewa, born in the early 1900s (passed in the late 90s) but she had a twin sister, they were separated when they were kids, her twin was adopted by a well to do family in cali, and my granny was sent to a school where she couldn't speak her native tongue, so young that she forgot it as she got older, the schools motto was "kill the indian, save the man". Anyways.. her twin sister never stopped looking for my granny, and in the early 90s they were reunited.. it was on the news here in flint mi.. i couldn't imagine what the natives went thru back then.. so sad

[@simonpeterson3326]

like the russians, who murdered Ukrainians who spoke Ukrainian in Ukraine

[@mosesmeadmore9292]

8

[@neverforsaken]

@@Yukkynukkls Also in Michigan!

[@jeannelandree3148]

I subscribe to Darwin and Angel's channel. They show how important their families are to them and how they take care of each other. Roger and Vita are the best grand-parents to the twindians and Darwin makes it back to the Navajo Nation often with Angel and the boys to be with his mom and other relatives. We can learn so much from people like them. Great job Peter and especially Roger!

[@CynthiaGenealogy]

Can you link their channels please? I’d love to subscribe!

[@hendo19742]

ME TOO, AS A SOUTH AFRICAN FIND IT FASCINATING!😳🇿🇦🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@PeterSantenello]

@@CynthiaGenealogy ► Darwin and Angel's channel: www.youtube.com/@NavajoManLakotaBae ► Roger's wife's channel: kzbin.info@PurpleThunderNight

[@CynthiaGenealogy]

@@PeterSantenello Thank you!

[@jeannelandree3148]

@@hendo19742 ► Darwin and Angel's channel: www.youtube.com/@NavajoManLakotaBae ► Roger's wife's channel: kzbin.info@PurpleThunderNight

[@davidclark1182]

I was doctor in the ER at Pine Ridge in 2017. One of my most cherished memories was taking care of Dennis Banks. He and Russell Means founded the AIM (American Indian Movement). He was a true American hero.

[@oceansams5886]

👏👏👏 I agree

[@powermetalcarnivore5088]

You have just violated HIPPA

[@TradBarbie]

​@@powermetalcarnivore5088 HIPAA, and yes he did, if he's telling the truth.

[@powermetalcarnivore5088]

@@TradBarbie my bad. And yeah he probably isn’t tbh.

[@TradBarbie]

@@powermetalcarnivore5088 no worries. It was a good call. I didn't even notice until you said it. I doubt he's certified, because I'm certified and to this day I've not vye ol lated my patients confidentiality. I would never.

[@ceilconstante640]

Thank you Peter, Dar and Roger! Of all the cultures, I find Native Americans most interesting and most needed to understand from their perspective. I really appreciate seeing the Reservation and learning from them.

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?,

[@bachrattler4771]

PETER . im grateful for your understanding and openness to know about native people and not assume. , Thank you for visiting My home and people. . . we are full of confidence and have a lot of pride in who we are. . . we are Oglala Lakota. . .

[@UceyJuceyJey]

Man, I think I’ve probably written over a dozen research papers on Native American tribes (issues they have faced/are facing) in both high school and college, but nothing ever beats the raw footage of walking around their communities and seeing it for yourself. I actually hope to one day teach history so that these stories don’t ever get lost in time, or stay exclusive to one particular culture because their story deserves to be told all over.

[@carissa1634]

I'm a white person who grew up on the Flathead Reservation, it really taught me so much about how tribal members struggle and how the mismanagement can wreak havoc on the communities. I encourage you to spend some time on a reservation to get an education you will never forget.

[@daren7889]

I have always respected the Iroquois tribe! If the WARRIORS wanted to go to War ,they had to petition the Council of Elder Women/ the Grandmothers " We bring life into this world. We decide when it leaves"! Talk about RESPECT for women! 🤗🥰🤗🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲

[@susaneloranta6929]

Very cool. My mom was full blooded Italian. I loved her very much. She loved he Native American teaching and ways. Beautiful soul my mom. I’d love to come visit. Your wife is beautiful. Reminds me of a good friend.

[@_Super_Hans_]

A college essay is not a "research paper" 😂

[@UceyJuceyJey]

@@_Super_Hans_ Sounds like someone who’s never written either. I guess doing extensive research on a specific topic and writing about 10 pages worth of information is just some silly little essay. Maybe if you actually stayed in school, you’d learn the difference.

[@waynefay6182]

UK National here. I was immersed in the stories & history being spoken here. Wishing peace and good health for the reservation in the future❤ great video 👍

[@PollyCracker_]

I live in Europe and i didn’t went to America yet. I think is really amazing for people like me, getting in touch with this original and great content. Thanks a lot for make it possible! The interviewed people are so open, that’s meaning a lot, for us, who knows actually nothing about those amazing cultures!

[@wrobinson1702]

I've been to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations, and I believe the depiction of them in this video is pretty accurate. I worked as a physician in the Res clinics, and got to know a number of the locals and learn about their issues. There are many very poor people on the Res, a relatively smaller middle-class population (similar to Darwin and Jack, I suspect) and a handful of more affluent people, who are mostly the tribal leaders. It's a very different culture from most of the US, and difficult for non-natives to understand. It can be difficult even for the natives to explain, as you could probably tell from this video. Darwin and Roger often struggle to explain to an outsider why something in the Res is the way it is. Fascinating place, and excellent video.

[@etheldeitz1252]

I worked at pine ridge and to me this affluent and have never seen anything like these homes. I only saw poor Even homeless basically and no running water or heat or cars lots of suicide. I think this is a farce and unfortunate to have people think this is how it is. Not my experience at all

[@dntskdnttll]

@@etheldeitz1252Wow. So basically, while inviting him to make this video, they may have kept the more struggling people hidden from him? Basically giving him directions on where to film to avoid showing that side of life there? If I understand correctly. That is very unfortunate and sad if so. Caring more about their image than people.

[@kiki29073]

​@@dntskdnttllKind of like h saying they are on dialysis because of the food they eat. They like most others have kidney failure from drugs and alcohol. I said even though the one area is technically dry, there are many bootleggers selling hard liquor in water bottles.

[@spec24]

It's not difficult. It's simple victimhood mentality of a people desperate to hold onto a past that is long gone, because it's all they have.

[@spec24]

​@@kiki29073 can't sell if no one's drinking.

[@deborahjellenburg4939]

All my love to your tribes and I pray that you all get the chance to teach your culture to the world. We must not forget!

[@AndreSultan]

Peter, if you want to know how far your videos have reached the world, here I am watching it from Indonesia, I LOVE the way you put those scenes, great job

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

All my peace and love to all the indigenous people in North and South America. May you rise up again to the heights of your ancestors.

[@deadsheep404]

Their ancestors were all infighting and betraying eachother, with non stop alliances between different tribes and the European invaders just to help defeat rival tribes, only for themselves to get massacred by the settlers in the end. So they need to rise up and be better than their ancestors. But unfortunately alcoholism and Christianity has infested their communities

[@kimberlymarkle3597]

Wado

[@DaRa-86]

❤

[@aerrae5608]

And beyond.

[@MelissaElwell-dn3sj]

My mother's side of the family is part Lenape

[@goodday126]

This is fantastic. Thanks everyone who appeared on camera and worked on this. Father Klink's message was so true, everyone should take time to realize his message in their lives.

[@landonlandon5533]

"Religion" helped steal their culture. How inspiring.

[@SonoftheAllfather]

He's right. Diversity isn't really a strength in and of itself, it is division. Think of the word and its meaning, and the idea that it is a strength is absurd. Unity is our strength, and the way to obtain unity as a diverse population is to overcome the obstacles of our differences with, as the Father said, respect and humbleness. Then, and only then, is diversity a strength.

[@darkenedpsynoid]

@@SonoftheAllfather indeed.......well said it's common sense at that point but alot of people fail to see that

[@herbsHA]

I accidentally came by this documentary, and I love how you interviewed the Lakota teacher and how he responded. Keep up the good work, Horst.

[@dutchessanne]

I’m a reconnecting Indigenous person. Thank you for these videos and for showing so many that we are still here.

[@dertythegrower]

Thank you for the Sunday content episodes as always Peter. Stay safe on your travels being a 'man of cultures'

[@bethb7965]

Peter, you do such an incredible job showing us people from all different walks of life. You are so respectful of everyone you meet. Wish there were more people like you!

[@warreng2659]

Really enjoyed this video. Father Klink is a wise man. "In the sense if we can begin to realize that our differences enrich us, if we can learn to humbly respect those differences, then diversity is something good". "Otherwise, diversity is just the walls that separate us". Amazing enlightenment. If only it were that easy, what a great place our world would be.

[@thechiefwildhorse4651]

Stop talking about this like a white blessed diversity story. These ARE RESERVATIONS AND BOARDING SCHOOLS FOR THE ACTUAL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. Even China and North Korea don't have Reservations for the Actual Citizens -COMANCHE NATION

[@carolynbell9915]

Well said.

[@zeusfloreus]

I agree, wise words.

[@Nick-cz7nv]

It IS that easy....take away social media and politics and there are no problems. He even asked "what do you want to be called?" And he said "I don't care what you call me." It's the college educated white liberal and race hustling individuals that are ruining everything. Respect to everyone in this video 🙏

[@stephaniemanzanares7821]

A MILLION 🥰👍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The same thing happened here in Ireland. Delighted to hear that people are returning back to their language and customs. Fair play x

[@thetipinatorR]

What an honor to be given a tour with the most famous Lakota I’ve ever heard of or seen. I’m grateful for the real history of The Reservations. So many different stories go around to suit their narrative so it’s awesome to see and hear from the Source. Love opens the heart and the heart can heal, educate, open perspective and overcome all. Blessings

[@spec24]

Check back in on them in 100 years. They'll be in the same place, just as poor, singing the same old tune. An honor? Maybe when there were real Indians on these lands. Not the perpetual victims you see here.

[@rezsurfer2808]

They not the only People from the rez.. we not all the same. They not the poorest

[@mainerockflour3462]

Are you referring to Russel Means?😃

[@TheJofrica]

The nerves and brain is already dead like our fingernails, but the heart and blood pathways are alive and living. Follow those. Like when you meet a certain person, your heart starts beating a certain way. That is our heritage, I joke you not. Listen, listen, LISTEN insde yourself

[@nialloneill5097]

@@mainerockflour3462 OR Crazy Horse

[@andrewsheldon7967]

Proud Oglala man here. I love seeing my birth place get some love. I was raised in Wounded Knee.

[@nytn]

[@patriciaholloway]

I love South Dakota. I went specifically to visit places like Wounded Knee and Pine Ridge. I wish now that I hadn't been so shy back then. It sounds dumb but I think I was afraid of being rejected by the people. So I probably just looked like a tourist to everyone 🙄

[@aliciadesjarlais327]

Im a Seaulteaux Native from Canada and have lived on my rez for over 6 yrs. I've always wondered what other reservations especially in the states were like. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Meegwetch.

[@AdelineDrogemuller]

I'm a First Nations Person from Australia....We live on country and live in communities too....Though life still is hard and we struggle with the same problems that we face too.❤️💛🖤

[@connieguzman8721]

Wow, this man is so full of knowledge. It's amazing learning about the culture. I love this, thank you for these videos.

[@terryevans898]

Are you interested in finding a good man to marry

[@OneTwo-wx8wz]

These people have proven to be the worst at adapting to change.

[@jasonbrown372]

@@OneTwo-wx8wz STFU. WWG1WGA, now that's the least adaptive to change, that's an outright, throwback fascist cult that's already attempted an insurrection.

[@Wildcat221]

I spent 6 months at a mental health program(combat ptsd related) at the Black Hills VA which is really close to pine ridge. Also then worked their CWT work program so I lived out in SD for over a year. We had sweat lodges on campus every week and I did at least 3-4 of them, definitely a unique experience! You do feel really jovial after you do one. Loved being in that part of the country, it was actually how I ended up beating my drug addition. Was using before I went there, got treatment for substance abuse and mental health and now I’ve been clean 2.5 years. I’m thriving and the whole time I was like 45 min from this reservation he’s featuring! That VA saved my life. Awesome video though!! Interesting stuff

[@lochamb1234]

I hope you are well, combat PTSD is a horrific demon, but a demon that can be kicked to the kerb. Stay healthy!

[@christypowell.]

I lived in that town for a few years. I hope you are well. 🙏🏼 God bless you

[@Wildcat221]

@@christypowell. I loved it. I walked everywhere and enjoyed being in the beauty of the black hills! 😄 thank you though!

[@kimberlyterenzoni8451]

Roger and Darwin were such kind men. Many thanks

[@wendiadele]

Great video dude ! There are so many misconceptions about Natives, it's awesome that you took the time to do this video. The father/daughter duo were so sweet. We need more ppl like you !! 🙏❤️

[@JenniferBegay-cw5oc]

I have my daughter captured back in 2011, ever since she's been there at standing rock, I have beautiful grandkids and I hope she will teach her children Navajo language...

[@MajahDancer]

Thank you for opening your community and your hearts to us. Very moving video. Be well, and be blessed.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

The Native American Reservation looks fascinating. Despite being the poorest, they’ve had the best picturesque landmarks worth visiting.

[@grantglow4206]

@@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach no but you can get a job, Allah willing

[@nativemom4992]

And the highest rate of suicides and no jobs. Anything that they may want to do like businesses or anything has to be approved by the corrupt Government.

[@nativemom4992]

Also on Reaervations if the land they build on is in a BIA Trust they will own the house after paid off but NEVER OWN THE LAND. so basically many have a 99 year lease for their home

[@sajanaryal6932]

They’re crappy and car dependent like anywhere else in the US.

[@SVMSICE]

@@sajanaryal6932 “Crappy”? What or whom are you referring to?

[@kimberlythompson926]

I'm a subscriber to Navajo Man and Lakota Bae. I loved this video. Thanks Roger for taking us along.

[@jacquelynkarney9001]

This man was so gracious to open up to you and show you around. What a great wonderful human. I learned so much….much more than from my history lessons!

[@shantanushekharsjunerft9783]

I am from India and I find the Native American culture absolutely fascinating. Just love the rituals they do for each special occasion in life and the respect they have for nature. It’s just absolutely beautiful.

[@amanrubey]

I'm from India too! and hey I saw your comment on one of the anthropology video as well. I am also loving this series on Native Americans by Peter

[@LordOfSweden]

you bought the hollywood lie, lol... it's not like that. Actually they almost eradicated the buffalo

[@puma2334]

@@LordOfSwedenyou should try finding facts instead of shit

[@samuraijack1371]

And ashamed of your own rituals and find them superstitious?

[@imtiimsong3465]

​@@samuraijack1371,why the unnecessary, pessimistic assumption when someone is leaving a lovely,wholesome comment? Can't it be that he appreciates both? Where has he indicates that he hates his own culture and rituals?

[@cathyb2204]

I'm loving this series. In this one, the description of how the houses were placed is a wonderful blend of new and old--very forward-thinking people.

[@Thedane2023]

I just fell over yer video by an accident, but that was the most exiting and educational video i have seen on KZbin in a WERY wery long time, and that man yer were talking to - i could hear him explain and educate for several days without loosing interest, i was thrilled by his passion and their culture. Thanls to him and you for bringing this video to the "outside" world - as yer said we know so little about. Im glad i found yer video - and it has ALL my deepest respect!

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks for watching! ► Darwin and Angel's channel: www.youtube.com/@NavajoManLakotaBae ► Roger's wife's channel: www.youtube.com/@PurpleThunderNight ► Join our community: www.bit.ly/3HC36EH

[@renee5575]

I hope their channel gets a lot of crossover subscribers. ❤

[@nomad5952]

Thank you for your respect

[@beingframedsetupstorm6826]

LOVE YOUR GREAT CHANNEL PETE! BLESS OUR GREAT NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.

[@JohnnyVegas66]

Are they really looked down upon or are they living into the stereotype? Don’t hold the hand that holds you down! #onelove

[@FLAC2023]

Don't you love Reaganomics??? 😂 It's destroyed America... But we can fix it! We just need MORE Reaganomics!!! Lol

[@ultramet]

Thank you Peter. Much love and respect for these people.

[@Phondo2x]

im from the oglala sioux reservation and i appreciate you showing how it is down here we are not bad people we all just had a different way of growin up

[@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

I could listen to Roger talk stories all day.

[@loriwade5368]

I live in the White Mountains of Arizona. I work with so many of the Apache of this area. These people are so important to USA history and so interesting. Please bring your tribal series their way. Love this series!!

[@sherrythompson2035]

I'm from Show Low . Hi.

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?

[@thefrog4990]

Important? No. Useless waste of resources. Should've gotten rid of them when we had the chance. We still can. Not sure why we even keep them around.

[@_J0N_TAFFER]

Nice i am Half Iroquoi Tuscaroran tribe myself

[@13Gangland]

I'm also from Arizona. Funny, the only Indians I see are drunk, lazy, and hang around the casino areas

[@irzoro]

"Our differences enrich us" What a profound statement! Your doing a great work Peter Santenello, Gods Speed to you and yours sir! Thank you!

[@inhiscare1]

Very emotional to go on this journey! Wow, Peter what history here! I want to thank these wonderful people for sharing there story! I had a couple Native American people who were like Serigant Parents to me as a teen ager....they've sense passed....loved them dearly...

[@michelle03.]

Way to go Granpa Roger. Thank you Peter, you couldn’t have had a more intelligent/knowledgeable Chaperone 💜 Great vlog 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?!

[@BR-ex9xp]

This is an extremely down to earth nice guy. Good on him for giving an interview.

[@rafaelcastillo9443]

I visited the Pine Ridge reservation in 2000 and met people from the Oglala Lakota and it was surreal coming from native Yucatec Maya lineage in my country in Belize I felt at home and a connection. Forever humbled by this experience. My heart is with the Lakota people.

[@rocho6842]

I’ve been to Pine Ridge several times over the years. The Native people are always so kind and welcoming.

[@tiagonemo576]

Very good video. Videos like this should be required to high school history students. I feel you touched on some important topics such as housing, health, historical trauma, addiction, lack of funding, and jurisdiction. I feel it's important to share these videos with our children to educate the next generations.

[@froginthewaves8450]

Nothing but respect for the natives

[@sandcastle1417]

With your eagle on the moon picture lololol ohh the irony... American propaganda

[@evalynlopez4698]

Aways & Forever .love 💘 💜 💛 💚

[@BigWheel.]

@@sandcastle1417 you don't even have a profile picture of your own.

[@DopaminedotSeek3rcolonthree]

@@sandcastle1417 My PFP has the Russian flag in it, and yet I don't like the Russian government. It's almost like you can't figure out someone's whole mindset with just a picture...

[@willd7518]

Why? They don't all deserve respect. I'm native, grew up around nothing but natives. But their just like everyone else. Nothing special. Some are good, but a lot aren't. Some like to put others down for just trying to better themselves. Or say that you act "white " just because you don't get drunk every weekend or the fact that you can keep a job and raise your family without government assistance.

[@brownwarrior6867]

As a young kid growing up on the West Coast of Scotland I was always fascinated by the Native American culture which of course entered my life via the Silver Screen of Hollywood and the multitude of Westerns that portrayed them through a one eyed often parochial vision. My dreams of visiting America were finally realised in the mid 90’s when as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers I was lucky enough to be attached to the Parachute Regiment on an Annual Exercise based in Yakima Training Facility via Fort Lewis Washington. On arrival in Yakima I was taken aback by the pure beauty of this rugged untouched part of the US. I also felt VERY conflicted as I realised very quickly that the live firing exercise area we were on was also sharing land with traditional Native American Burial Grounds. In the end I told myself that as a soldier from Scotland perhaps these Warriors simply looked at me as a modern equivalent to them and that my deepest sympathy for their plight (and ultimate demise as a Nation under the boots of both the British and US Armies ) might somehow have given me a pass of some sort. Whilst I know this is most likely wishful thinking on my part I am sincere in my respect and regard for what the First Peoples went through in the latter end of their turbulent demise. Thank you Peter for this short but educational insight into these wonderful human beings Ad their ongoing struggles with getting what they deserve. God Bless you both. 🙏🏼❤️✝️❤️🙏🏼 May your hair blow free in the wind and your feet walk on the earth that you rightfully call home

[@chrissmith3509]

They call any land they want a burial ground. It's a the norm all over North America.

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@chrissmith3509 These areas were clearly marked by the US Government and we were strongly briefed to keep away from them. ALL of the Land belonged to them in North America previous to it being taken. You should look into the Penn State debacle regarding how the local Tribe were deceived into relinquishing more Land than had been agreed upon. Then when you’ve done that you should look into who owns and controls most of the land in the US - Government aside.

[@hannepinkava2522]

I lived outside Aberdeen Scotland in 1994.❤️ I'm originally from Norway 🇧🇻 but have lived different places. Now outside Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Busy making items for Sewing for Native Nations 💞

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@hannepinkava2522 My Clan which were a mix of Gael and Norse were known as the Gallowglass or Foreign Gaels in Ireland. We were effectively a Warrior Clan who were Mercenaries who were brought into Ireland in the 1200’s to fight against the Norman Invasion. As a result we were granted Lands in Ireland by the Kings of that Region. My family resided in Ireland for around 800 years prior to returning to Scotland during the Famine. Norway has always been on my list of places to Visit in fact the Whole of Scandinavia appeals so much. One day … On a side note my wife had an operation on her throat a few years ago and they left her with a scar across her throat which I’ve been looking at Necklaces by the Native Americans to perhaps cover this up. Some of the jewellery is very beautiful I think. The bone/ jade chokers are stunning.

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@pocketlama Respect to you Mac 🤜🏼 ⚡️ 🤛🏾 and thanks for the extensive reply. The sunrise at 5 am at around -5 was something I will never forget. Truly,truly breathtaking. Temperature reached -50 with windchill (it was February) when we were there. Literally froze the moisture in your eyes and nose. Ps We travelled from Fort Lewis to Yakima via the Snoqualmie Pass in the back of a Canvas Backed 8T Vehicle during the blizzard Season. A journey I’ll never forget. 🥶

[@Eliza-sx2qq]

Thank you for sharing this information. I have always been fascinated by Native Indigenous people. Read many books and newspaper articles all my life. Congratulations on 38 years of sobriety!

[@dianebode6551]

Thank you, Peter, Roger, and Darwin, for giving us all an insight into the lives of the Lakota people who have survived and preserved their sacred traditions in spite of hardships that defy words to describe.

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?

[@treadhead]

AND THE CURRENT MOVEMENTS. TO GIVE " REPARATIONS " TO INDIVIDUALS WHOSE ANCESTRY DATED BACK TO SLAVERY . ****** IF ANYBODY RECEIVES " REPARATIONS " THE TRIBAL NATIONS WHOSE ANCESTRY WAS BEING FROM THE ORIGINAL " NATIVE AMERICANS " SHOULD HAVE PREFERENCE . DRIVEN OFF THEIR TRIBAL LANDS REGARDLESS OF TREATIES MADE , RELOCATED ( THE CHEROKEE NATION & THE TRAIL OF TEARS AS 1 EXAMPLE . ) WW 2 THE MARINE CORPS NAVAJO. CODE TALKERS , SPEAKING WITH THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE BEFUDDLED THE JAPANESE & SAVED A LOT OF SERVICE MEMBERS . **** REMEMBER THEM , THEIR ANCESTORS WERE HERE. FIRST .

[@jeffslote9671]

What hardships? They have made all of thier problems

[@13Gangland]

@Jeff Slote Exactly. If you're talking about hardships, talk about people that get to this country without a penny and actually make a living here

[@jugg1492]

PETER, YOUR SERIES ON NATIVE TERRITORIES IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@rabbit9964]

You did well to find Roger to show you around, wondered why no mention of his last name. He presents a good role model with all his experiences humbly shared, traditional ways as a foundation for authenticity and walking the talk. Good objective,insightful video.

[@megfinn2336]

Thank you for this amazing journey ! Indigenous people of USA with their culture, history, beliefs and traditions always have been fascinating to me, as long as I remember and it is wonderful to have that opportunity to hear what people of those lands has to say today ! ❤

[@milantoombs6696]

Roger was very cool. I liked how he explained things. I just never knew how bad the government has treating these people. You’re doing a fantastic job showing what is and has been going on. Thank you!

[@californiadreaming9216]

Milan Toombs yes governments treat Native Americans very bad. Give them taxpayer-money, housing, land, post-secondary education, legal aid and mega tax breaks. I wish I could be treated do bad...

[@clownindan]

@@californiadreaming9216 go live on a rez cry baby. The us government committed genocide on a scale that made hitler look like an amateur.

[@blusky8930]

Ikr it’s emotional blackmail

[@armadalolzz]

@@californiadreaming9216 Oh yeah, free housing and free school is all the goverment ever did to the natives. Definitely never massacred them to get the gold in the Black Hills. Definitely never destroyed their culture to assimilate them, and reject them even if they did. Do you know anything at all about the history of the Lakota? The history of the Cherokee, who did everything asked of them and still were marched off their land when prospectors came knocking? I think you're just confidently ignorant, and your ego won't let you be honest about it.

[@blackbartthepoet3820]

@@californiadreaming9216 I’m sure you and your family would love to live there. It’s flourishing with opportunities

[@alfieboy4022]

This channel is amazing. I love how you really find a way to bond with those you meet and present the communities of people you meet honestly. It goes a long way to breaking down prevalent biases/stereotypes about different communities.

[@kathya1321]

Amazing peek into the daily lives of a Lakota/Pine Ridge family. What a character Roger was.. loved him - appreciated his outlook and made me realise how little I know about Native American history. I am going to read more about it... we must do every thing to help them thrive and keep close to their roots & history. Great job Peter.

[@ddt281]

Roger and Darwin were cool! Love this series

[@brucewhitefoot]

Living in Nebraska my whole life I was tickled that your video at least touched the town of White Clay. In my life, it has been part of the hidden history of Nebraska since I was a teenager back in the early 70's. That town sold its poison to the Pine Ridge folks until not that long ago. Great video. I just found you. You now have a new subscriber.

[@eq1373]

In order for them to sell, there has to be buyers.