In traditional Lakota belief, a supreme being or “god,” as a representable character, is not present. Wakan Tanka, Great Mystery, is often interpreted as literally meaning the Great Spirit. While an ...

On February 1, 2012, American Indian studies professor David Mathieu received the call that is every parent’s worst nightmare. Mathieu's beloved daughter, Felicity, had suddenly died when her car ...

Lakota Voices' Illuminates The Strength, Spirit, And Enduring Legacy Of The Lakota People. EINPresswire/ -- Author and illustrator Allen Cody brings to life the powerful history and living spirit of ...

Albert White Hat Sr. knows that at a certain age, young people like to carve their initials in things. But, he said, "my mother said, when you leave your name in public places, it becomes 'hunwin,'" ...

Jon Eagle will face a challenge Monday morning. He will have 10 minutes to share a sense of Lakota spirituality and culture -- which he has spent years studying -- at Concordia College's chapel in ...

In Lakota language, “woyatan” means to praise and thank. At Woyatan Lutheran Church in Rapid City, church members say they couldn’t be more grateful for a community that embraces God, and each other, ...

Native American Heritage Month, observed each November, is a time to honor the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples across North America. It’s both a celebration and a ...

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, which trace their roots to a group of Bavarian immigrants who traveled to ...