Monthly Archives: November 2018

Death of Chief American Horse / Sacred Instruments

Posted on 2018 November 29 by Mark Macy

Standingbear 8 Before the white man’s influence changed things, six virtues of manhood were taught to Lakota boys and shaped the noble character of the tribe, according to Ohiye S’a (Always Wins), later named Charles Alexander Eastman: Silence and patience, Love and … Continue reading →

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Indian Schools: Kill the Indian, Preserve the Man

Posted on 2018 November 14 by Mark Macy

Standingbear 7 Laura (Cloud Shield-Standing Bear) Levering and her new husband Levi Levering had both attended Carlisle, where strict discipline and a “kill the Indian but preserve the man” philosophy had converted many young, traditional Native Americans into Christian Americans. … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Among the Noble OmAHa

Posted on 2018 November 5 by Mark Macy

Standingbear 6 Until age 8, Eugene Standing Bear stayed with the family of his Uncle White Bull on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota while his mom Laura was busy on- and off-reservation. At Pine Ridge he learned a … Continue reading →

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