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Lakota Values Photo Project
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For this project students, selected two Lakota Values and took original images showcasing those values. Students then practiced writing captions, cutlines, and descriptions of the photos explaining how they illustrate the specific Lakota value.
April 10, 2018- I'm am always connected with "UNci MAka" (mother earth) for as long as I lived. Grew up along the river, my Dakota name is MINI ya Po jaja WIn (reflecting off the water woman) named after my Great Great Great Grandmas mom, for that makes me the 8th generation. Again Humble And Thankful. -Jolonna S.
Power of Prayer -I Burn sage that my grandmother gave me almost everyday, it helps me with balance. I get my mind right and thank the creator above for all I have and to help me become better in all aspect everyday. my daughter knows when I sage to and she will pass it on down to her kids. - Jolonna S.
Mary Pipe On Head-The last remaining photo of the great, great grandmother Mary Pipe on Head. The grandmother of Raymond Pipe On Head. - Amber T.
The Gentle Two - These two young pups are showing generosity towards each other with a shared meal. - Amber T.
Ceye Mitawa Wambli (Older Brother Eagle)-This Photo was taken outside of Belle Fourche, SD, this is one of the biggest eagle seen to date on this stretch of highway 34. They nest close by with several different species and types of eagles. - Coy A.
Misunkala Tantanka (Little Brother Buffalo)- An Abstract view of Tantanka (Buffalo), Sacred to the Sioux people of The North American Plains. The distinction of this photo is powerful, yet mystical in nature. -Coy A.
Speakers sound about OLC benefits - Oglala Lakota College senior business major, Kellen Returns From Scout talks to a group of 40 high school students at Piya Wiconi on Wednesday, April 18. The event, was named “High School Visitation Day” and was coordinated by OLC Director of Enrollment Lynn Cuny-White. Schools in attendance included Pine Ridge High School and Little Wound High School. Mr. Returns From Scout was one of four speakers who spoke about their educational journey and experiences at Oglala Lakota College. Wa on’sila- Caring and compassion: love caring, and concern for one another in a good way, especially for family, the old ones, the young ones, the orphans, the one in mourning, the sick ones, and the ones working for the people. - Kellen R.
In full bloom- Easter lilies adorn alter at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. The lilies have continued to blossom despite Easter being nearly three weeks ago on April 1st. Each year the parish decorates accordingly to the holiday or season. This year, however, the lilies have maintained their vibrancy and splendor longer than had been anticipated. Sparking one parishioner to say, “They speak to the power and beauty of the resurrection, and new life.” Woc’e kiya-Praying: Finding spirituality by communicating with your higher power, this communication between you and Tunkasila without going through another person or spirit. - Kellen R.
Communicating with Tunkasila- We value praying and it’s something that can be done whenever it’s needed. The main go to item to have when praying and smudging away the bad is sage. You can burn sage as you take a moment of silence to speak to Tunkasila. Smudging and praying helps make you feel better and projects your prayers. We value prayer and communicating with Tunkasila and believe that it’s good to have a connection to Tunkasila and the spirits. - Elisiah M.
Respecting A Higher Power - Bear Butte is a beautiful hill located in Sturgis, South Dakota. To the Native American people here it holds a lot of spiritual value and is seen as our church. It’s a place we respect and hold in high regard. Bear Butte is sacred to the Native American people and helps us feel closer to Tunkasila. It’s a place we go to and pray. There are rules you have to respect when going to visit Bear Butte, but it’s a beautiful place. If you go to the hill you will see the trail lined with a lot of tobacco ties and prayer flags hanging from the trees. I hope you can visit and while doing so, treat it with the same respect as you would your own church. - Elisiah M.
A great warrior, who persevered to be humble and never had to prove his worth nor had to prove the other was wrong. This great warrior was named the one who killed the white buffalo. Wa’O hola which means respect for oneself, family, community, and a higher power. We have come a long way from destruction and defeat but yet we stand untied as one force to become Americanized. -Autumn K.
Through the generations we stand strong together, Indigenous spiritualties are coming together to dance in a circle. The dancers must enter the circle from the east, as they would walk in the direction with the sun. These young people come together from tribes from surrounding areas to dance for the love of our ancestors. Wah’ wala means humility, which means we are a living being with a spirit and not one of us is great then the next. We are all equal in this life. -Autumn K.
Husband Congratulating Wife Little Wound School, Kyle, SD: Retirement Awards Ceremony 2013 - Couple pictured, grew up on the Pine Ridge reservation. Both master's degree graduates and loving parents. Wa on'sila-Caring and Compassion, helping the one you love succeed for fifty years. -Amberose M.
Bittersweet Line of Love; Little Wound School, Kyle, SD: Retirement Awards Ceremony 2013- Teacher, Special Education Administrator, and mentor retires after forty years in education. The community of Kyle, SD surround and thank this educator for all her love and dedication. The retiree is draped in a star quilt given to her out of Wa o'hola-respect, one of the greatest honors among the Lakota people. -Amberose M.
Wa on' sila - Family Discoveries Family togetherness. Teaching our children the chores we had to do as a child. - Kaylee P.
The Land We All Share- This land brought family together. Shared by many generations. - Kaylee P.
Wa on'sila Caring and Compassion; love and concern for one another. Especially for our elders, children and family. MMIW March, February 14, 2018 The purpose of this march was to be seen, heard and demand action for our Indigenous women who have been murdered, assaulted, trafficked, raped and abused. Hundreds of the Rapid City and Lakota community gathered on this day and marched through downtown in honor of our women. The word for woman in Lakota is Winyan- Wi means sun, Inyan means rock. Women are the rock of our families. -Nikkole B.
Wa o'hola Respect- For self, higher power, family, community and for all life. Higher Arch Trail- Boulder, CO In the Lakota culture we are one with Unci Maka (Mother Nature), she is respected and praised. Whenever we have taken something from Unci Maka we always gave back. We respect her and all she has to offer us. It is our job as Lakota people to protect her against those who wish to harm her. Pollution, drilling for oil and other minerals leaves detrimental damage and it leaves a permanent scar. - Nikkole B.
Wocekiya – Praying In Lakota tradition, it is important to look to your higher power also known as Tunkasila in the culture. Praying is part of many spiritual aspects that help individuals find peace and serenity through prayer and ceremony and sometimes worship. Praying is comforting and brings tranquility to the tribes including families and friends. -Kristina D.
Waonsila – Caring and Compassion This picture shows a heart which usually symbolizes love, kindness, compassion and care. In the Lakota tradition we show this by caring for our families, friends and strangers by giving them a piece of our heart through caring. The candle burning also represents that Caring and Compassion show light in the darkest times. -Kristina D.
Caring is displaying a kindness for others and is also apart of our Lakota Family tradition. This picture of my family visiting my Ina, my sons Unci in the care center. As her health wasn’t doing so well. Since this picture was taken her health has gotten better and she is now at home. -Terrilee G.
Wisdom- Wisdom is the quality of having experience knowledge and good judgment. It is the Lakota way of learning from our teachers. This is a picture of my greatest teacher, my Ina. It was taken while she was teaching me Lakota. All my life I look to my mother for all her wisdom. To this day she is still my teacher and my hero. -Terrilee G.
Woksape- Wisdom: practice with knowledge comes wisdom. In this photo it’s my daughter Oaklynn and I. We are at a basketball game or league basketball game. She is really cheering for me and watching me play the game of basketball, I believe my wisdom or knowledge of basketball and 2 years of college basketball playing some independent tourneys will help her out when she gets older and plays basketball. Like learn the fundamentals of the game passing, shooting, dribbling, jab step or fake shot. I hope one days I can pass that knowledge off to my daughter and send her to basketball camps too. - Isaiah V.
Wawokiye- Generosity and caring: helping without expecting anything in return, giving from the heart. Here we have Mike and Rochelle, they are helping each other out to cook some food for the students here at the college center. They usually make some different sorts of food so the students can do good on their school work at the college it is called generosity in a way they give back too. -Isaiah V.
Wawokiye (Generosity and Caring) - Our ancestors have always taught for generations to help others without expecting anything in return. To give what you can with a good heart and love. We as people need to take care of each other when one needs help, it is what we call Tiwahe (family) & Tios`paye (extended family. - Corrine S.
Wa o`hola (Respect) - Respect should always be given. You should have respect for yourself and how you carry yourself. People take first impressions mean a lot to people and most will judge you off of that appearance. People should respect the elders very highly for they have been here for many years and have taught us what history we know, and more than likely helped raise you or children in the family. Family members should always respect other family members. This is what our children watch and learn, so it is important to show this as much as possible. Where you live is your home and your heart, it should be important to all in a community to take care of each other, to some respect is everything it tells a lot about a person and the family they come from. We as people should respect all walks of life. - Corrine S.
The Dream Catcher - The dream catcher, an artistic object to ward off evil spirits and bad dreams. Waon’sila, this dream catcher is made to protect and care for your safety. - Stephon R.
One Beat- Woc’ekiya: Drums represents the heartbeat, our hearts is an organ that keeps us going. We pray with our hearts, which indicates we pray with the drum. - Stephon R.
Home
Blog # 1
One Sacred Rite, One Song
PRC at IHS…Part #1
Intergeneration Trauma: It’s Effects on Native Americans
The Medicine Wheel & The Four Directions: As told by Don Warne
Post-Colonial food and the effects on Indigenous People
Lakota Medicine Wheel
Traditional Handgames: How to play
Wounded Knee
Native American Writers - Part 1
Lakota Language
Native Hand Games and the People
Blog #2
Importance of the Tatanka
PRC at IHS…Part #2
Peyote Stitch
Food For Thought
Meaning of a Certain Lakota Word: Wiconi (Life)
The Return of the Thunder Beings
The Women’s Traditional Dance: From the Perspective of a Dancer
Lakota Values
Learning Simple Beading
What’s going on with the language?
Reservation Life: Traditions
Native American Writers Part 2
Native Americans in Military
My Culture, My Grandfather
Lakota Values Photo Project
About
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