Connecting With Wakan Tanka: Lakota Religious Traditions

Connecting With Wakan Tanka: Lakota Religious Traditions

In this episode, we'll delve into the Lakota religion and spiritual beliefs highlighting the evolvement from it's origin to the present day. We'll explore, in detail, the 7 sacred rites of the Lakota people, some of their foundational beliefs and the structure/practice of their religion. Join me through this journey through time in the first episode of the second season of the Black Hills Historical Podcast. Linktree with all the important links for this podcast and for support- https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Hello listeners, I am so happy to start 2024 off with a new season, a highly requested episode, and a very exciting spiritual journey. Like most cultures, the Lakota culture is centered around their religious beliefs in the Wakan Tanka, or Great Spirit, and the cyclical flow of life. I wanted to take this episode to highlight all the key parts of the Lakota religious foundations and retell the Lakota origin story. Sharing and listening to this podcast and not allowing those stories to be forgotten is a very good way for you to help! Join Email List- https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8 [https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8] Please use links below support/donate to the podcast! GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b3feba69 [https://gofund.me/b3feba69] Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6] The Lakota religion has gone through many changes in the last century, but many fragments of their noble religion still exist today, such as pow-wows. It is essential to preserve, retell, and spread the truth about the indigenous people of America, and to sharing their religious beliefs is a very important aspect of this preservation. Thank you for joining me and I hope you return to listen to other episodes. Click the links above to listen and donate if you can! Thank you all for listening and please share, donate & continue to listen and support! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Resilience & Revival: Lakota Reservations

In this episode we will embark on an exploration of Lakota reservations, delving into their history, how they have evolved and the issues that they face. We'll learn about the modern landscape of reservations, including substance abuse, casinos, and economic struggles. Reservations have a complex history but they are an important part of the American landscape and First Nations peoples. Visit My Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast⁠ [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Visit My Website- ⁠https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com⁠ [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com] Pine Ridge Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYU6epXyxhg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYU6epXyxhg] The Red Road: https://theredroad.org/ [https://theredroad.org/] Hi listeners, thank you for listening to this episode! I hope to make more episodes in the near future! The reservation system was meant to have lands accommodating the original land and lifestyle of First Nations people, but that has not been fulfilled throughout history. Reservations include a painful history of broken promises, stolen lands, and limited help. The Lakota people inhabit 6 reservations in South Dakota, and they struggle with many issues including substance abuse, poverty, and economic issues. Sharing and listening to this podcast and not allowing those stories to be forgotten is a very good way for you to help! Join Email List- ⁠https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8⁠ [https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8] Please use links below support/donate to the podcast! GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b3feba69 [https://gofund.me/b3feba69] Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6] My Amazon Wishlist: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ABGBJW7HKUCH?ref_=wl_share⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ABGBJW7HKUCH?ref_=wl_share] If you have any friends, family, etc. who you think would enjoy this podcast, PLEASE SHARE it with them! I'd love to grow my audience even more and educate more people on the history of Indigenous Americans and the Lakota people. Another way you can support this podcast is by visiting my website (⁠https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com⁠ [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com] ) and by going and looking at all the content. Also, visit my Linktree and support/donation site (⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6]) to help this podcast remain free! When you go to the buymeacoffee site, you aren't actually "buying me a coffee", I am just going to use the money to make this podcast better! Thank you for the support! I have a linktree with all the important links for this podcast and for support- ⁠https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast⁠ [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Check out all the links in the above Linktree link! Thank you all for listening and please share, donate & continue to listen and support! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Exploring The Sun Dance: Spirits & Sacrifice

In this episode, we'll embark on a journey to uncover the rich history of one of the 7 Lakota spiritual traditions – the Sun Dance. As we step into the realm of the Sun Dance, we'll discover the intricate rituals, symbolic regalia, and the deep connection with Wakan Tanka, the Great Spirit. Fasting and dancing under the sun's gaze, participants seek spiritual renewal, unity, and guidance from the spirits that have guided their ancestors for generations. Join us as we delve into the sacred rhythms of this ancient ceremony and exploring its significance and enduring legacy within Lakota culture. Visit My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Please use links below support/donate to the podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6] My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ABGBJW7HKUCH?ref_=wl_share [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ABGBJW7HKUCH?ref_=wl_share] Visit My Website- https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com] Join Email List- https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8 [https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8] Hi listeners, thank you for listening to this episode! I hope to make more episodes in the near future! The Sun Dance was an amazing part of Lakota history and tradition and it is a shame that it cannot be practiced, exactly to tradition, now. The Lakota people had a deep connection with the Wakan Tanka, the Earth and their ancestors, which made the Sun Dance extremely significant. I think that the Sun Dance was a testament to the virtually unbreakable spirit of the Lakota people- and many other First Nations Tribes. Unfortunately, much of the traditions and history of the First Nation's people are being lost to globalization and the cultural removal endured by the Lakota in the early 20th century. But not all hope is lost! Sharing and listening to this podcast and enabling this history to be shared and those stories to be forgotten is a very good way for you to help! If you have any friends, family, etc. who you think would enjoy this podcast, PLEASE SHARE it with them! I'd love to grow my audience even more and educate more people on the history of Indigenous Americans and the Lakota people. Another way you can support this podcast is by visiting my website (https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com] ) and by going and looking at all the content. Also, visit my Linktree and support/donation site (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6]) to help this podcast remain free! When you go to the buymeacoffee site, you aren't actually "buying me a coffee", I am just going to use the donations to make this podcast better! Thank you for the support! I have a Linktree with all the important links for this podcast and for support- https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Please visit all the links above. Thank you all for listening! I would appreciate it if all of you shared, donated & continue to listen and support! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

"Kill The Indian, Save The Man"

In this episode, I discuss the ethnocide experienced by the Lakota, and other indigenous Americans, during the "Kill The Indian, Save The Man" movement of the late 19th- early 20th centuries. I also take a closer look at the creation of boarding schools and assimilation programs and how those operated and how they adversely impacted the Indigenous Americans. Please Support This Podcast!- Visit The Link To Support/Donate!- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6] Support It On Anchor!-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-martinez96/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-martinez96/support] Visit My Website- https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com/] Join Email List- https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8 [https://forms.gle/VJFMjBap9HaqSJVm8] Hi listeners, thank you for listening to this episode! It's been over 1 1/2 years since I've made an episode for this podcast, but I hope to make more in the near future! The issues discussed in this podcast are important and must not be forgotten. These ethnocide programs were ethically wrong and the events that went on at many of these programs were terrible to the future of the Lakota culture. While this issue affected more Indigenous Americans then just the Lakota, so it is important to understand the broader scope of this issue. While "Kill The Indian, Save The Man" was not a success, many of these nations and their cultures still need help! And sharing and listening to this podcast and not allowing those stories to be forgotten is a very good way for you to help! If you have any friends, family, etc. who you think would enjoy this podcast, PLEASE SHARE it to them! I'd love to grow my audience even more and educate more people on the history of Indigenous Americans and the Lakota people. Another way you can support this podcast is by visiting my website (https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com]) and by going and looking at all the content. Also, visit my Linktree and support/donation site (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6 [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blackhills6]) to help this podcast remain free! When you go to the buymeacoffee site, you aren't actually "buying me a coffee", I am just going to use the money to make this pocast better! Thank you for the support! I have a linktree with all the important links for this podcast and for support- https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast [https://linktr.ee/blackhillshistoricalpodcast] Check out all the links in the above linktree link! Thank you all for listening and please share, donate & continue to listen and support! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Justice For All- Fort Laramie Treaties & Cases

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the court cases that decided key issues between the United States and the Fort Laramie treaty and how this document is still very relevant for the justice of the Lakota people today.  Hi friends, and thank you so much for listening to this podcast! It's been a while since I have made one, but I really hope that you all enjoy this kind of part 2 to the episode "From Fort Laramie In 1851 To The Courts In 2020" and since there was much happening since the making of that podcast it was only necessary to dive back into this one. If you like this podcast please please SHARE it to a friend or someone else you think would enjoy it! A basic overview of this podcast is that I talk about and discuss the legal battles of the Sioux Nation in their quest for justice and I also discuss the Fort Laramie Treaty and how it came to be. I also discuss the legal battle of the Keystone Pipeline. I hope that all of you enjoy this episode and I'll try to make more soon about the Black Hills! Go Check Out The Following Links! Black Hills Book & Podcast Webpage/Blog [https://blackhillsbookandpodcast.weebly.com/] Black Hills Podcast Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blackhills.podcast/] Black Hills Podcast Email List [blackhillsbookandpodcast@gmail.com] Listen To The Podcast On Anchor! [https://anchor.fm/josh-martinez96] Listen To This Podcast On Spotify! [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Jmq8cYjgHInv73jG0dj3w] Listen To This Podcast On Apple Podcasts! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-hills-are-not-for-sale-book-podcast/id1510149439] Listen To This Podcast On Google Podcasts! [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYmU4NTM0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==] Listen To This Podcast On Overcast! [https://overcast.fm/itunes1510149439/the-black-hills-are-not-for-sale-book-podcast] Listen To This Podcast On Breaker! [https://www.breaker.audio/the-black-hills-are-not-for-sale-book-podcast] Listen To This Podcast On PocketCasts! [https://pca.st/2cjpza5r] Listen To This Podcast On Radio Public! [https://radiopublic.com/the-black-hills-are-not-for-sale-G3LBj2] Thank you all for the continued support!!!