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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[@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.

[@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.

[@katerinamakrlikova8675]

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 ❤

[@katerinamakrlikova8675]

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

[@boggo7831]

​@@katerinamakrlikova8675 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]

@@boggo7831 I am from this reservation. We do have education and jobs. etc

[@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!

[@rootigaroot9922]

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.

[@nelliezamora372]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@lynseymartin3545]

As an Irish native we know how it feels to have to rebuild our culture and try to keep our language after it was forced out of us and made illegal by the English . Love this video and the Irish always have a special place in our hearts for native Americans . We don’t forget how they helped us during the famine .

[@kevincrusher2414]

No no no, you cant play a victim card too, you are white. You are a colonist. The difference is, the Irish fought the King for their freedom and right to live. Could say they are still fighting. And every time the Irish failed, their lands would be divided up 100x smaller than reservations with a Tyrant overlord. But no, no no no all us white people are colonists.

[@enough1494]

I the Caribbean Irish women were bread with African enslaved males. The further south yiu travel the people get so beautiful! Creole with colorful eyes!

[@gilbertsoto3342]

❤

[@lottiehowes585]

I am Irish. I am 64 years old. I have always known how beautiful the Native Americans people are ,we will never forget their kindness to the Irish people, God bless you all, please god bring peace to the world,

[@iamjustsaying4787]

@lynseymartin3545 That’s a lovely sentiment but “the natives” didn’t help Ireland during the famine. The Choctaw tribe specifically helped Ireland. It’s like thanking all of Europe for help the Irish may have given a people.

[@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.

[@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.

[@druidic4353]

Who cares about money

[@rorosanchez1538]

@@druidic4353 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.

[@karenguenther7521]

A year ago my husband and I drove through Pine Ridge. I had never heard of it. We stopped at the Wounded Knee memorial. I felt sick driving all the way back to Colorado as I reflected on the way the indigenous people were treated by the US government. The poverty there is heartbreaking.

[@user-fe4sh2ww9c]

It's SICKENING what our government has done and CONTINUES to do

[@pinkyhotmessx69]

It wasn't just them they did that to

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

No one can keep you poor, I am a legal immigrant. Loved all the opportunities that USA has to offer.

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

⁠@@pinkyhotmessx69exactly, blame others for your failure is the worst excuse

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

@@user-fe4sh2ww9cUSA is the best country on earth, opportunities everywhere.

[@donnaour4743]

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

[@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

[@Fairies00]

@@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.

[@bostonbruinsfan247]

It all depends on where you are and how tribes govern themselves. Many tribes are quite wealthy, but if they don't distribute that wealth to the people...... The people suffer.

[@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.

[@jurrien3814]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@lisarodriguez8681]

Wow ❣️2You

[@reapsow77]

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.

[@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 🤣

[@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!

[@rudyrbarlaan2448]

I like what the gentleman said at the beginning of the video. He said, "If we begin to realize that our differences enrich us, then diversity is something good. Otherwise diversity is just the walls that separate us."

[@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 .

[@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.

[@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❤

[@KerstinVomVulkan]

I'm German and for me it is very interesting to see this view on Natives life because this is nothing we were learning in school.

[@christinetaylor8460]

What did you learn in school?

[@KerstinVomVulkan]

@@christinetaylor8460 We learned a lot about European history, especially German history (incl. WW2). American history was only a side topic.

[@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

[@nerd26373]

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?

[@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!

[@edelarth8320]

Thank you for your consideration. My grandpa was half Lakota and half Irish. He was orphaned by prejudice at 3. He was raised by his grandmother Lakota Then the depression happened and he had to go to the Boys Town at 9year old. Something to think about this. I think that the Great Father is watching and smiling and Tears. Aloha

[@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]

@@TedCharvoskey442 do you think that Google is a better source than a human beings real lived experience?

[@galileo6554]

@@TedCharvoskey442 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]

@@TedCharvoskey442 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!!!

[@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

[@dara3345]

❤

[@aerrae5608]

And beyond.

[@MelissaElwell-dn3sj]

My mother's side of the family is part Lenape

[@otpays8552]

Two dudes he went on car ride with are super chill

[@dutchessanne]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@kimberlyterenzoni8451]

Roger and Darwin were such kind men. Many thanks

[@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...

[@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?

[@rocho6842]

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

[@kievitz]

Here in Finland we have the same kind of thing as a sweat lodge called "Sauna". The aspect of it is spiritually similar, meditative and calm. We heat rocks on the "kiuas" and pour water on them that creates steam and warmth called "löyly". There are stories that back in the days the american natives and Finnish immigrants got on so well, because they had the similar shamanistic culture roots.

[@lisashwarthyng]

Yes, saunas are mostly common in countries with Slavic ancestry, such as Belarus, Russia, Finland, Sweden etc.

[@dannie2712]

There's Saunas in most countries

[@brooklynnchick]

I am a Caucasian who had the privilege of being raised by the people of the Salish/Kootenai Nation. I’ve been all over the world and never found as much acceptance as I feel among my adopted Native family. It’s an honor to learn from them.

[@Chevy75241]

I am Lakota Sioux, I mean no disrespect at all, but it's confusing not to mention upsetting to me how some of us Native Nations accept white people and their children, taking care of them, raising them while denying those who have Black Ancestry. Including kicking them out and taking their tribal memberships.

[@deadmeatjb]

​@@Chevy75241 at least youre talking about it

[@Jaws_52k]

@@Chevy75241your completely right and justified to think so. The problem I see with this though is that the majority of black people i see claiming to be native actually believe that they are the real indigenous people of these lands and that we are actually $5 indians. Their disrespect and demented way of thinking is the reason why they’re rejected. Because they reject us.

[@anthonypawnee611]

Like they say honorary native. My wife is white but she has been adopted by my tribe. Natives are usually good at not being racist but some can be it's usually the older ones but can't blame em. They went thru alot. Most older people tend to be a bit racist no matter race though.

[@anthonypawnee611]

​​ chevy im C and A and we've always accepted anyone including blacks. Just depends on how you act. There are honorary NDNs who aren't even native but they get along with us so well we say they're one. Shoot alot of tribes thought blacks were bear people sent by maheo to help. It does depend on the tribe your from though. Especially with the buffalo soldiers running off from the army then getting adopted by certain tribes.

[@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

[@MichaelBriansdaddy]

Same here

[@alexandra.6482]

Same here. Where did you go?

[@chiluxr250]

THAT means google knows your root location even.

[@TrentMcNary420]

@@shayxoxo95🖤

[@WhatARook]

As part of an outreach program with my high school back around 1993, I visited that cemetery and the site at Wounded Knee. It still looks much like I remember it. I spent that week living on Lakota land, at an episcopal church. We went to build houses, but instead were asked to refurbish the church. It was used as a community center, and so the thinking of the host family was that we could benefit more people that way. I ended up volunteering to mow the tall grasses in the overgrown cemetery. I'm not a believer, but when I entered that church cemetery I remember asking permission from the spirits, just in case. The community was grateful because they could better honor their ancestors. The host family were wonderful and kind. I was shown many things new to me. I learned many things and made some powerful memories. It was also the first time I tasted buffalo, fresh off the prairie. It was not lost on me the honor which that meal represented from our hosts. My father told me as a boy, that I am 1/16 Cherokee. Most of my native history is lost. I know that my great great grandfather was a medicine man, but I don't know much more. Obviously the Lakota and the Cherokee are different nations, but in my mind they are still more similar to each other than to the world in which I grew up on Long Island, NY. Whenever I think back on that time with the Lakota, I am grateful for the opportunity and the insight that it gave me. Thank you Peter for this video and the memories it brings back.

[@catzass2056]

Father Peter was amazing for such a short time on screen

[@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. 🥶

[@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.

[@lindamcneil711]

Talking about the historical trauma is so essential… so grateful for the voices who are beginning to bring healing within the tribes. May God cover each person in the journey of healing from the past trail of tears. That each person is special… and deserves to be treated with dignity. We owe so much to the people who formed the roots of this nation. I am seeing Natives who are educated, professional, and capable. They are passionate and intelligent. I love that people are taking control and not waiting for white man to make a way… the Natives are doing this on their own. They are strong and will grow wiser and stronger.

[@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!

[@conky6719]

From a tribal leader of the Cherokee here in Oklahoma, the tribes that rely solely on the federal government are poor and will remain poor until they take control of their futures.

[@nialloneill5097]

Only the Great Spirit can help, but men must help themselves by proffering their lives to Him, and pray to serve Him, and be guided in your lives. Great Storms soon come and leave all poor, no money, little food, plenty storms. Man reaps what he hath sown, so we need to connect with the nature spirits, let them guide us into the New Kingdom of the Spirit.

[@Siouxthenation]

Agreed. There's a lot of good to be done.

[@TamaraGarrettAlpha]

Wow. What a word you have spoken here 💯

[@shanabenjamin8945]

Please live well native Americans you are admired!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MajahDancer]

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

[@ShopKatIndustries]

I have never heard it voiced so eloquently and perfectly how I feel, as Father Klink put it. What a wise man.

[@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 🥰👍

[@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.

[@daren7889]

Retired Teacher here 37 years Special Education! Wounded Knee Massacre December 29,1890! I have always found that to be very disturbing! Ironically I live in a Western MARYLAND town where General George Custer's father Emmanuel settled and was a blacksmith! many Custer's and Armstrong's in the area! The Custer's lived beside the Dent family. Julie Dent was married to General US Grant! The Dent's moved to Missouri and Custer's to Michigan! I once met an interesting Doctor, Dr.Lewis Mehl - Madrona. Dr. Madrona is Lakota/ Cherokee and white! He grew up in Rural Kentucky! He was rhe youngest MD to graduate from Stanford Medical School! He ran many Traditional Sweatlodges ! He has studied with many Indigenous People from all around the world! He walks in both worlds! RESPECT! 🤗🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲

[@daren7889]

Please excuse my spelling errors ! I text too fast and I don't always wear my glasses!

[@TVDandTrueBlood]

0:11 really hit me hard. What a beautiful truth.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dawncawthra3519]

Beautifully said!

[@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.

[@2centsworth766]

My wife and I lived on the Menominee reservation for eight years, from 1971 - 1979. We were teachers. This was the time when Pine Ridge was in turmoil. Some of the bad boys from Pine Ridge came down to start trouble. The tribal police chief Patto Fish and his deputy, Bear ran them back to Pine Ridge in a hurry. Patto and Bear could stop a bar fight in minutes. I loved the experience of living on the res. No one ever did us harm and we always had their respect. The Menominee people will always have my respect. It is a shame that our government treated them the way it did.

[@columcunningham4458]

As an immigrant of 20 plus years It Blows my Mind how incredibly poor these Native Americans have been treated. It’s beyond words

[@reidlevering4136]

@@columcunningham4458that’s the main reason why, as a mixed person, I feel as if this whole “pro black” movement is misplaced. There are so many other groups that have been fucked over far more than we ever have. It bewilders me that my fellow African Americans seem to flat out ignore that the Native American race is basically endangered at this point. Meanwhile we have an entire continent filllled with us just across the ocean. For the most part I say America has equal opportunity but in the case of Native Americans I have to take a stand and say that the government does in fact actively try to keep them as poor as possible and as subdued as possible. So sad.

[@jaloniwilson]

@@reidlevering4136If you're referring to black lives matter, that isnt a "Pro Black" movement. this isnt the oppression olympics. Fighting for the rights of others doesnt mean your issues are ignored. I care alot about brown lives but im not going to question my support if i come across a racist mexican. I won't question my support for any group of people even if they dont support my "movements". Why? because it will always be right to support others in need. I will always recognize the extremely complex circumstances that people are in that lead to their oppression. Lets stand in solidarity.

[@reidlevering4136]

@@jaloniwilson I’m aware it’s not actually pro black, hence why I put it in air quotes. Unfortunately you and I seem to be in the minority that actually realize it’s NOT pro black. Glad to see a like minded individual 🤝🏽

[@jaloniwilson]

@@reidlevering4136 idk what you mean by pro black then. So im not sure what you mean anymore but I believe the movement is good and beneficial, if that clears things.

[@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 💖

[@jakestrother9032]

Kola Ah'o!!! I was born in Rapid City. Am registered with the Standing Rock Rez. I have been to Ogalla,Rosebud, Cheyenne Eagle Butt, Sisseton,Yankton reservations. There has been so much destruction on the reservations in South Dakota is sad.

[@antongrishkevich2843]

Roger is so chill.

[@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. ❤

[@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 🙄

[@kidrengo]

Like many others within US borders The Sioux nation is struggling with mass exposure to toxic products, alcohol, processed food, drugs both legal and otherwise. . . It's not easy to come up with a plan when your families have been in decline for generations. The Great Spirit is your/ our best hope. Stay strong.

[@k.daniel4909]

When I was a kid I always loved movies with native Americans, their art I'd seen at flea markets etc. It's the one thing I've never lost compassion and empathy for. I hope to see their land and ways restored in my lifetime.

[@John-kt3fp]

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

[@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]

💯

[@neemtree619]

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

[@Nooticus]

Completely agreed! Amazing series!

[@nellamaiorana6780]

So much was stolen from these people..God bless them❤️

[@peterdhafa4362]

Great respect for the Native Americans

[@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!

[@cynthialindsey6975]

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

[@hendo19742]

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

[@PeterSantenello]

@@cynthialindsey6975 ► Darwin and Angel's channel: www.youtube.com/@NavajoManLakotaBae ► Roger's wife's channel: kzbin.info@PurpleThunderNight

[@cynthialindsey6975]

@@PeterSantenello Thank you!

[@jeannelandree3148]

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

[@fearnpol4938]

It hits you when you hear another man talking about being beaten for speaking his own language. The same as my own youth growing up in the Scottish Highlands.

[@dntskdnttll]

Bless you, man. I hope you as much as himself and everyone who experienced this, only healing and regaining confidence one day in speaking that language. Take care.

[@florastewart7957]

Sad. And now we are losing these languages.

[@deadmeatjb]

Did you vote to secede from England?

[@bluegrasshack3810]

Hello from another Scot with ancient roots in Fearn, then County Antrim, Ireland, and finally Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Names: McCaughan / McKaughan, and finally “Americanization” to McCoin in NC and TN.

[@jonathansheehan3121]

The Keltic People and the indigenous have always been friends, may this continue, we were the first ones they colonized. By trying to eliminate the gaelic language.

[@daren7889]

I was able to participate on the Jimmy Carter Summer Work Project 1994! We helped build 28 houses on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Jimmy Carter was 70 then, I will be 70 nect year! Time sure does fly by. October 2 , I believe will be Jimmy Carter's 99 th birthday! He and Roseyln will be married 77 years! He is such a wonderful, humble man! RESPECT!

[@daren7889]

Thank you for making this video! Lots of RESPECT! Traditional Native American values are very much needed in this country right now! IMHO!

[@Silencenomoreaustralia64]

My family ! I'm from Ohio ,Cherokee ,Shawnee , Iroquois we are scattered not gone !

[@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.

[@mnstark3342]

I'm an aboriginal Australian and it is great to see native americans looking after lands properly. great content!

[@keinlieb3818]

American tribes that allow people to own their land usually take care of it. It's the tribes that don't allow the people to own the land where the tribes are in destitute.

[@TheJofrica]

Thank you for sharing

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

Blessings to your people

[@mnstark3342]

@@hailoweenhailoween5264 thanks brother, all the best to your people, be strong!. you're always welcome to our country (down under)💪

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

@@mnstark3342 be strong as well my brother and thanks for the invite. Your people will be in our prayers

[@sErgEantaEgis12]

Really a damn shame how in Canada and the USA we can't treat properly the people who lived here first.

[@qefewfwdcwdc]

the f you talkin about? they get massive funds to build dmb sht and get wasted LMAO

[@ffeeeewww2876]

@@qefewfwdcwdc Imagine writing such a simple minded bs answer and thinking thats fine, not even 10 years of alcohol abuse can kill as many braincells as you do

[@platgeslagengehaktbal]

As explained in the video, the funding system does actually not benefit them, the money goes to the people that know someone, many don't actually own their house or the land they live on, there is little to do and therefor a lot a substance abuse. The tribes that don't receive funding are actually better off because they own their own property and businesses like non-native Americans.

[@autumnsnow8467]

@@qefewfwdcwdcyou’re an incel

[@user-lb2zy2ig7x]

​@@platgeslagengehaktbalI call BS on some of that. Trust me they get cash and benefits. More than they say

[@mollydelorme4992]

Growing up my dad talked about the rez how he grew up my grandparents owning a shop. We are Chippewa. I love learning about Indian culture. He has a lot of books about the custard days and about our family history.

[@woodswitch8879]

This guy knows what he's talking about.

[@ericgoldberg1079]

I’ve worked with the sovereign nations of tribal kingdoms in both North and South Dakota. As an African American, I’d never seen a true 100% Native American. I assisted the States of North and South Dakotas as a liaison related to funding. This was indeed challenging work… but I was so warmly welcomed by tribal nations of Rosebud, Pine Ridge, Standing Rock, etc. my first meeting with them, I was nervous and afraid. I entered this meeting as a stranger, but departed a friend. This led to many more meetings, each meeting started with a prayer and sage… most meetings included tears, so many expressing tears of pain, and feeling excluded by government. My first trip to a reservation was after a flight to Pierre, South Dakota, and a 3 hour drive to Standing Rock reservation. I was warned to leave early in the day, as signage was horrible; and that was an understatement. The entire drive I think I passed maybe 5 cars. I was told I would know I’m close to the Res as I would start seeing huge boulders the size of buildings. This was indeed true, the first thing I saw was a memorial to Sitting Bull, OMG I had no idea he was from Standing Rock, and then a very large liquor store, and dogs roaming everywhere….😮 but meeting the Res activists was beyond amazing and beautiful…. My heart goes out to the people of the Res… what most do not know, is how isolated the Res is, hours and hours away from key services… I could go on and on, but I just wanted to express my experience of working with the sovereign Nations, and thank them for accepting a black men who knew only what’s in the history books…the lies our teachers told us 🙏🏾

[@janejones5362]

Maybe youre also Jewish back in your history.

[@whitesun264]

There is a great book called The North Country a history of Minnesota which paints a truthful picture of how native americans were treated. I think a lot of Americans are in denial about how badly native american people were treated and simply try to block it out from their minds. Such a good book

[@tinysampson8832]

So well written sir. It's a shame they have to fight for the basics most tale for granted.

[@Sonofjake]

A third of African Americans are natives a lot of latinos are also native to America.....This is easily over 20million natives.......

[@catbull2041]

I lived on pine ridge with my husband for a yr. He passed away 2 yrs ago. I left, i can tell you it IS VERY POOR but they are a strong people. We lived not too far from porcupine. I miss living there but not many jobs. Drive to rapid city is 90 minutes. I pray an stand with the Lakota people to rise again. ❤️ The Lakota are very nice people once they get to know 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?!

[@catbull2041]

@@davidmrodriguez8067 i am from south Philly. Born in Philadelphia,raised there an Delaware.

[@davidmrodriguez8067]

@@catbull2041 That's good to know, so how is the weather over there with you ?

[@scl6747]

@@davidmrodriguez8067 I’m sure your sentiments are pure and good .. but maybe you should leave “God” out of your well wishes. It’s that entire make-believe imaginary friends toxic religious crap that caused all this in the first place. So maybe drop that bit, it’s not the best angle you’re approaching this from

[@lottiehowes585]

We Irish love the Native Americans ,we will never forget their kindness to our people,the most beautiful hearts in the world,

[@Xolito505]

I’m half Mexicano and half Navajo,I was born an raised in the cities of texas but moved to New Mexico for high school, I heard there’s a lot of mexican people out on the reservations

[@gloriamartin6261]

Oh my God 😮 don't need drugs alcohol anymore brought in Pushed on people's 😡 👄🖐️😇🕯️🎚️🤍✨🩵👀🎶

[@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?,

[@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

I could listen to Roger talk stories all day.

[@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

[@TRUEOG69BOSSBITCH]

These are things you aren’t taught in school and part of American’s history should include all of this. Native Americans have suffered a grave injustice and it’s amazing to me how it’s still happening even in 2023. Thank you again for making these videos.

[@TransitOfMarsOfficial]

@Donnell Okafor man, you’re part of the problem, I hope you know that.

[@avagrindstone1632]

CRST

[@979vlogs7]

And somehow changing sports franchises names from Indians and redskins is going to help

[@FM-dm8xj]

They live pretty well.

[@jonahulichny9874]

@@FM-dm8xj did you not see the video?

[@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.

[@palpatine1975]

Thank you Peter for doing this.. Let the world know how beautiful, kind and rich these native Americans civilisations were from the past to the present. God bless 🙏❤

[@sysop007]

Emmanuel Blue Bird. A Lakota Sioux I am honored to have served with.. RIP Blue 🙏🏻

[@estherlara6475]

I love the Lakota reservation. My husband had Navajo, hopi. He passed away long ago. We never fullfill his dream of taking me to know his reservation. I wish I can take my daughter and granddaughter to see where their roots come from. My husband was the greatest man I ever had. I was a very fortunate woman. He was an excellent father as well.

[@JahJahJah444]

Please connect the children , we are immortal and when we return we will want to be connected

[@AshCupric]

So sorry for your loss. I hope you, your daughter and granddaughter are able to visit his reservation. I think it would be an amazing experience for all of you.

[@BalakaiNDN]

I'm from the Navajo nation and on the rez there is no jobs, especially after they closed the mine and power plant the unemployment rate skyrocketed and with that so did gang activity and suicides. But what little jobs there are don't pay well as the same off the rez. On top of that logistics is horrible making local prices very expensive, like at the lowe grocery store at Burnside it's was 5 bucks for a can of chunky soup. Year after year the ones who can leave go and the schools are losing attendance. It's sad to see it like that and I would like to see jobs brought to the rez again to enrich the people and not just the tribal council members. And those environmentalists have hurt the people most of them don't live on the rez and if do they have trash around their house. There's too many people making decisions based on what people tell them, also envy, and Jealousy.

[@mastergator9641]

Grow weed goddamnit

[@112ikhlaas]

I have a question, so since there is no jobs on the reservation do you have to work off the reservation? If so is this a way for the government to double tax you? Or make do you have to pay taxes living on the reservation and to work outside the reservation it’s how they get you to contribute to paying taxes?

[@rosalbadelriogarcia9598]

what if you start a wild meat butcher shop or a deer breeding program or even a rabbit or turkey raising operation..like plant native plants? #FoodDeserts #reindeerherdsman #transhumancy #oklahomabuffalo #joelSalatin #regenerativeAgriculture #holisticLandmanagement

[@BeastOuncelifeian]

Off the whites, of which I'm one, in mass. As they did to Your Family.

[@turnoffmainstream]

The way I understand it is that the government doesn't want you, us to prosper... ????

[@cross9494]

My wife and I starting watching your video's couple day's ago! We love the way you interview your guests and get the right information of what's going on! Thanks for all you do!!

[@johnking8679]

Personally, I find Peter's documentaries very interesting and informative. Having been born in Africa and now living in San Diego as a relatively new American citizen, I have learned a lot about this very diverse country !! God Bless America !!

[@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?!

[@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.

[@briansul8455]

Another great documentary. As an Irish emigrant working in Saskatchewan I had some great nights with Lakota and Dene people, we seemed to share an automatic connection based on our shared historical trauma as victims colonisation. Some of the lads even knew a few of our old Irish rebel songs.