Wounded Knee

[bistrivoda]

this place is saint!this ground keep blood of brave people.Begening of holokaust,etnic cleaning,destroyng other cultures,many,many wrong things start here.It was been in the rising of 20.ct,edge of knowledge and prosperity(?!).I wish to come on this place in the silence,to express tribute to victims,to pray...Peace & Blessings to Lakota people from Croatia.

[fcheyenne94]

Magnifiques paysages. J'en garde de très belles images dans ma tête et dans mon coeur. Que le Grand Esprit vieille sur vous tous.

[wynken99]

I see some whites have had bad experiences by going to Wounded Knee and now tell whites to stay away. This is nothing I can relate to, Those Lakotas I met at the rez were all very nice. Wounded Knee is a burial ground for some of them, we are outsiders.This is a memorial ground for them, we should be very humble when entering. White soldiers did a horrible thing to this people, I can understand if some Lakotas don`t like whites to come there. 1890 is not long time ago.

[SpecialEffects9]

The 7th Cavalry was entrapped the day after the Wounded Knee Massacre. The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers rescued the 7th Cavalry.

Read the novel, Rescue at Pine Ridge, the story of the rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the Buffalo Soldiers, and visit website; rescue at pine ridge. com. The novel embodies Native Americans, Outlaws and Buffalo Soldiers, in the days of the Native American Wars with the approach USA. Story is about, brutality, compassion, reprisal, bravery, heroism and gallantry.

[marta5732010]

My friend and I went to Wounded Knee last August. She had heard about the site and wanted to see it. I have been there before and neither time was I made to feel unwelcome. We were 2 white women and were shown typical Lakota respect.

[amberdavis679]

my ears are wounded from the sound made by david white cloud burkharts flute

[Rusfi16]

Why are there still reservations? Aren't they outdated? They were something created in the 1800's for the circumstances at the time. But this is 2010. Does what was created back then really apply now? There will be no reservations created now for Blacks,Jews,Hispanics,Whites,o­r anyone. It would be blatant racism. Why are there still Indian Reservations yet today?

[vedicveda]

My white family of 7 visited Wounded Knee and had no problems. There was no one around. We took pictures and I explained to my children about the massacre at Wounded Knee and this was the mass grave site. We were all respectful and it was a good experience.

[RedDeadAustin]

Don't go there if you're White. We passed a sign that said "whites out", and a drunk injun threatened me to a fight at the memorial. That's the thanks we got for paying tribute to their people. I guess if you are a self-loathing liberal that takes the blame for things that happened 100 years ago -- it probably won't stop you. Be careful though. My friend who's African American went and was well received. Don't go if you are White.

[IntoWisOutdoors]

@RedDeadAustin Actually, I personaly think the stereo typing should come to an end! Not all whites are evil, decieving etc. On my 1st visit here back in Oct. 1998, I was fortunate enough to speak with Gerry Elk who was selling items at their stand. We spoke for at least a 1/2 hour about this site! I came away very enlightened & actually felt hatred towards our past generations for what they have done! I see the Natives anger! We all must learn to move ahead together! Cont.

[IntoWisOutdoors]

Cont.- While on my last visit to Wounded Knee Massacare Site back in Sept. 2007. I had learned of Gerry's fate!

He recently passed away! Some may look up to him, While others look down! But I am forever grateful to this man for his brief teachings to myself of clearing my ignorance of what had happened many years ago! & I will stop by this Cemetery site to pay respects to him even if my life is at stake! My Spirit Guide as well as my Brown Bear animal Spirit Guide will guide me!

[DjTrillProductions]

Dey Dont sell thingz by the memorial dey sell em right below da hill and itz not disrespectful if ya need 2 feed ya family

We a 3rd World Country in The US

[CRAZYHORSE1865]

im home again in my heart

[fastsnake]

Awfully pretty.

[freak701Juniper53590]

This is one of my favorite videos too!

[KnightofSwords1]

Howe! Teton Lakota Oyate. I am part Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Oyate. I just wanted to say hello to my western lakota cousins. I would like to visit the Wounded Knee Memorial site and pay my respects someday. Only through an appreciation of history the good and the bad can future generations learn from the past. Hopefully, I can give a native blessing to the site. Although those innocents who died that day are already in heaven.

[demonhorse103]

even though i live in canada and i'm plains cree i still listen to the cries of the spirits of men, women and children that were slaughtered at wounded knee and then when i hear there cries i break down crying it's a sad thing to get over cause i think to my self what posess's people to kill the innocent that weren't armed and were under protection under chief red cloud of pine ridge reserve

[raybecraft]

Forget that shit it was years ago Tonto, put up a casino and smoke shop!!!!! Don't forget the fireworks and the fire water!!!

If you ain't lakoda sue you ain't shit? What does shit mean to the sue? Got a washer and drying in your front yard. or does it mean "I like budwieser"?

BTW Tee Pee's are way cooler than trailers.

[OACYLU]

you fucking douche bag i will watch your white mother burn watch as your kin's skin is cut and scraped i hope the worst for you and the rest like you. everyday i think i should let up and forgive but then people no demons like you come up. stupid ass white man probably fucking your family right now. we native people have suffered and are still suffering have you seen pine ridge or are you to ignorant to go on google images if there is a god hopefully it will teach your race a lesson

[amozartii]

I'm not surprised in the least. I'm going to go there one day and see if I can see any of this in a vision. Also I like to say, this is not a Native American or White issue, just that the place is sacred in it's self...I think the area should be view from a distance and not to have humans close to the site. Any ideas anyone?

[amozartii]

The place is sacred, it should not be a tourist site. People should not go there and walk around the site it makes the spirits angry, and this is not a good thing. I did like the Naki music and the mountains on the way to the site, what area was that?

[xman4un]

I was told that the constant destruction of homes and property from tornadoes in this country are the reprecussions on the descendents of this nation whose forefathers desecrated the indians. Any thought to this?

[budda10000]

the tornadoes were here long before even the lakota walked the plains and they will be here long after. People just built in an area prone to such events. No different than the shakers that hit California or the hurricanes of the south.

[vainly2]

thank you for this, it's beautiful and touching...i'm from finland and when i got the money, i'm gonna go there...one Native man I used to know told me that maybe I once lived as a Native man or woman - that was the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me, it gives meaning to my existence. thank you for this video.

[605LSM605]

your a fucking bitch WHITESHORE2

talking like you knw somthing.

-LakotaSiouxMafia

-Sellouts

AIM,NS,NSK,Creek

[605LSM605]

6.Did you ever live on a rez or grown up on tha rez? In wounded Knee

[605LSM605]

3.if your not full native then you dont understand the feeling of disrespect of tha white taken pics an poseing around.them eatin an bring their dogs up those Sites!!

4.How would you like if i came to your mom or watever family you got laid up somewere an did that huh fuckface.

5.You AINT LAKOTA SOUIX! YOU AINT GOT NO HONOR OR PRIDE!

[budda10000]

Your right they wouldn't. Its not unusual in European and American culture to visit grave sites, walk around them, and even eat with the dead. Im sure your familiar w/ dia de la muerta?? It comes from as far back as roman times when people would eat w/ their dead relatives in the catacombs beneath Rome. There are similar ideas in anglo culture in that respect. You should realize they mean no disrespect, if you see them do it simply remind them not to. try not to be offended by ignorance.

[605LSM605]

Hey WHITESHORE2 shut tha fuck up.

are you even native in which case i mean FULLBLOODED!! not any of this halfbreed or i got some fake sellout native. if not then shut tha fuck up.

1st.those native that sell those dreamcathers thier not real dreamcatchers.thier rushed up pieces of wokr.nothing in them is taken seruois.

2.tha natives who sell them are tryin to SURIVE we only get a paycheck once a Month!! it aint dispect that were all the tourist go an stop by.

[hidatsachic]

because i thinks thats from the movie.....

[Prototype8907]

how come Thunderheart wasn't listed on that one grave marker

[whiteshore2]

also.... if this is considered a sacred place to the Lakota, which I don't doubt, then how do you Lakota writing on here feel about YOUR LAKOTA people treating this place of respect as a place to MAKE MONEY by selling dreamcatchers, etc? Just curious--to me, that seems a bit disrespectful. Am I wrong?

:-)

[BoneRiceFilms]

I am not Lakota, therefore I cannot speak for their culture, but the site of the burial is not the actual site of the massacre.

[whiteshore2]

Are you replying to my question about them selling dreamcatchers there? Well they are selling dreamcatchers down at the bottom of the hill, right where the massacre took place-in front of the ravines. My point is that they are criticizing whites for visiting there, but they are selling things there. I went there and it was to 'pay my respects'. It seems they think the whites are going to gawk, but we are not. If they went to a battlefield off the rez, then how is that any different?

[whiteshore2]

also, maybe the locals can post a sign that says 'don't go inside gate', because I can see how some people may think the WALKWAY is there for people to WALK on....???

[whiteshore2]

I have read some of the comments --on both sides--white and Indian--and what I think the problem is--is that whites and Indians have different cultures and different rules in each culture. The whites may not understands what offends the Lakota, and vice versa. For instance, I met a girl there at Wounded Knee and sent her presents monthly for her and her babies and she NEVER says thank you !! Now in white society, that is bad manners and makes us not want to help anymore. It goes both ways.

[RedDeadAustin]

@whiteshore2 I saved lives at the hospital there and I never got a "thank you" either. These people don't appreciate anything except for a bottle of Olde English and a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. They will trade their baby's diapers for a fix. Sad but true. My heart goes out to the children there -- not the adults. Screw em'.

[lluuiirr]

vraiment désolé de voir une telle cruauté humaine envers un peuple pacifique que sont les indiens, peuple dont nous autres les civilisés devraient s'inspirer....You can to be proud to be native from america....

[SiouxPianist]

that is so true Btltez, well said.

[chilam8668]

hopefully my path takes me to this place of great pain that I may pay respects to my indigenous brethren from the north (I am mayan yucatec.) Does anyone know where I can get some authentic indigenous prayer songs, like the type you would sing in a sweat? I have been to a couple of ceremonies but I feeel bad not knowing any songs and I sicnerely believe the Great Spirit hears us better when we pray in the for of song.All i've been able to find is that new-age b.s they sell to gullible hippies.

[kealohasurf]

Hoka-hey, thank you for posting this video, my vision tells me of something yet to come for the Sioux Nation when I visit this sacred burial site of the Great Sioux Nation. In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, and free Leonard Peltier!

[travel8020]

nice video. we went there last year. i wish more people knew about what really happended at wounded knee. what a waste of life.

[maxwasichu]

Yes, Wounded knee was tragic, so was a lot of injustices towards the Indians. And so were the injustices commited tribe against tribe and tribe against well intentioned, respectful white americans who went west to follow their dreams. There were some bad white people, bad government officials and bad indians that fucked it up -- just like today - -get over the facts it and move on.

[maxwasichu]

If you're going to judge the hearts and intent of " fat" white people visiting this site you should take a good look at yourselves. I've seen some fat Lakotas, Oglala and Soiux in Pine Ridge. As far as disrespect to the site goes... you should condemn the teen on a horse trying to charge admission the gravesite and the rude and obnoxious locals who magically appear in their new cars to harass well intentioned people who have driven a long way to pay their respects.

[btltez]

do you just make this shit up?

do you know anything about poverty? TRUE poverty?

[giantbluecrab]

We went to wounded knee on Saturday. We went there to visit this historical site and to pay our respects. We came accross some hostile locals who were disprespectful towards us and full of hatred - kind of like the indians who have recently posted here. Its sad.

[btltez]

how do you know its ''indians'' who recently posted here? that is kind of presumable and almost rascist don't you think?

in what way were the locals hostile toward you? just wondering cuz i have never ever seen that happen.

[maxwasichu]

Not presumtious or racist - just the facts - read it yourself (especially your words). I have nothing against indians personally - but I do have a problem with people who are unkind and pretend they are not (like you).

[giantbluecrab]

I agree, well said. We have met some very nice indian people but there are a few bad apples out there, indian & white. cheers.

[btltez]

NO ONE will take this site from the Lakota. It will not happen.

No one should be walking inside the fence unless there is a ceremony. No one should be filming or taking pictures of the offerings either.

Your video shows respect though so that is good. That man walking right on the grave is just another ignorant person.

I heard a man a couple weeks ago call the prayer ties ''rags'' so there you go.

my film is called ''Through Lakota Eyes" check out the trailer on youtube.

Wopila

[maxwasichu]

There is a big difference between ignorance and disrespect. For example: Ignorance is unintentionally offending a local by walking on the "walkway" inside the fence -- perhaps next time they should bring binocluars so they can read the memorial headstone from the outside of the gate.

[btltez]

no there is not much of a difference. think about it.

have you ever been to the Knee? If you have you would know you do not need binoculars to see the headstone. you can read it fine from the fence.

[maxwasichu]

Disrespect is knowingly calling a someone a deragotorry term like "injun", " chink" or "wasichu". In otherwords, ignorance is indifferent, disrespect is not. Washington, DC has lots of cemetaries and historical grave sites that have lots of people walking around and taking photos. In fact, there have been several native american indians spotted with cameras in their hands doing the same - Are they ingonrant and/or disrespectful as well?

[maxwasichu]

If the locals have a problem with the white people visiting, walking around and taking photos in this PUBLIC area then they should post helpful, informative, educational signs to enlighten them as to the proper expected code of conduct. They should also contact the local Indian Park Ranger who encourages visitors to visit this historic site while giving them maps and yes, showing them photos of the site.

[btltez]

WOUNDED KNEE IS NOT AN AMUSEMENT PARK. IT IS NOT A MUSEUM. It is a place to pray and show respect. This is not some ''historic battle site' it is the site of a massacre. Would you go to Dachau and film videos of your friends making jokes? or whatever?? what is wrong with you?? your name suits you. The locals have no problem with people visiting, white,black or purple, race is not the issue here. Disrespect is.

[EMDF7]

For myself, On my 1st visit here back in Oct. 1998,...I did the ask the Native Americans if it was OK to walk the grave yard, take pictures, etc. etc. etc. I was told "Yes, That was OK" I realy didn't know much about this site prior to my visit,... But since then, Learning from photos, video, & teachings from the Native Elders,...I walked away from this site with a deeper enlightened understanding!

[btltez]

now YOU are being IGNORANT!

there is a BIG difference between taking photos of graves in a cemetary and taking photos at a site of a mass grave where bodies were DUMPED INTO LIKE GARBAGE after years of genocidal attempts by the US GOVERNMENT

[hancockben]

First off such a awsome video.. Any new status on what is going on up there?

[BoneRiceFilms]

Thank you kindly. :) I'm not up to date about the status of the Knee itself, but if you're interested in more info on the Republic of Lakotah, I can refer you to the channel RepublicofLakotah on YouTube. :)

[whiteshore2]

This is a beautiful, peaceful video of Wounded Knee....I agree--those people are so dumb to be walking inside the fence--suppose it was THEIR grandmother's grave? People just don't think sometimes...but thanks for a beautiful video that I watch almost every day when I want to remember my trip there. Pilamaya

[whiteshore2]

This is a beautiful, peaceful video of Wounded Knee....I agree--those people are so dumb to be walking inside the fence--suppose it was THEIR grandmother's grave? People just don't think sometimes...but thanks for a beautiful video that I watch almost every day when I want to remember my trip there. Pilamaya

[BoneRiceFilms]

Wopila! I am so touched that you enjoy it so much. :) Though just a clarification for all - there is a small walkway inside the fence leading around the grave so that you can go look at the memorial pillar and read the names and leave offerings. I say this because some of the people in the video inside the fence are my own family, and I was obviously inside to film it. However there are other fat people who are waddling around ON the grave. Their ignorance is so disrespectful. :(

[jacknwolf]

My son is doing a report on the massacre. It breaks my heart to think that my government treated the native americans this way - we plan to drive to South Dakota in April, I hope we can take a side trip to see this.

[dalepoulette]

i was there once, one year when i was at the sundance me and my dad stoped by to make tabacoo ties.

[ElaineFaye]

dumb shits are walking all over the grave! I hope they know that is a sign of disrespect in our culture. Just thought i'd let everyone know.

[BoneRiceFilms]

Yeah, check out the video description. That's gotta be a sign of disrespect for ALL cultures. I think those people just didn't have any clue of where they were, which makes me wonder why they were there to begin with...

[ElaineFaye]

ghnetnhrthnm

[smlapointe2003]

Thats my aunts property right by it.

[chilam8668]

nice vid, and yeah it is a shame to see the wasichus milling aobut like cows all around the site. I wish to visit there some day, as a yucatec mayan i think that the only way indigneous people can survive is if we are networked and aware of each other's struggles, from argentina to alaska.

[whiteshore2]

now this is a perfect example--MILLING AROUND LIKE COWS...why would you say something like that? and why do the Indians think they have the right to call US racist, and then you go ahead and say something like that? YOU are the racist.

[thedesiresymposium]

Nice film. The ride up there was a little more "wintry" last week, since the road was a solid sheet of ice and snow! The most important place in the last 500 years on this continent - a sober and frigid day I will always remember.

[Yahaatee]

Mitakuyepi, micante etan Wasteya napeciyuza pi!

[oakfox1981]

Remembering those that died to be free 117 years ago today

[lessert06]

whoo! pine ridge south dakota... thats where i live dude! lmao...

[timothy620]

Thank you for this video. I grew up in South Dakota, near the Yankton Sioux tribe (and now live in Kentucky). But never made it out to the Wounded Knee site. I've read some about the massacre. What a sad day. I would love to visit the site soon.

[EMDF7]

I was just out there with my Father in Sept. 07. It looks like the Government is at it again! From what I have learned, This time they are taking several residences property & more or less taking over this site, They won't let the Native Americans sell their craft work at Wounded Knee as of the end of this year either. They are already doing some road construction to this site also,......My opinion is,....LEAVE THIS SITE TO THE SIOUX!!!!! It's sacred ground even to myself!

[timothy620]

I fully agree with you. The colonialist mindset continues...

[whiteshore2]

I just read your post and wanted to ask you--I had read about the government trying to make it into a park, but I thought that fell through. Do you know for sure ?

[EMDF7]

Hi Whiteshore2,

This was actually what we were told by several of the Sioux people. They were in the process of upgrading the roadway just to the east of the craft sales area. This was in late September 2007.So maybe things have changed since then. My Father & I were not even there for 2 min. before the Tribal Police showed up to check us out by driving up to us & drove on. He seemed like a nice officer. We were also filled in that there are people keeping a close watch on this site.

[whiteshore2]

HI EMDF7...we were there just a few weeks after you then ! We were there the 1st week of Oct. 07. I emailed Garry Rowland recently-he had a site about what you are talking about--I asked what has been decided about the government taking over the area--and all he said was 'that has been taken care of'. I took his comment to mean that the Lakota came out ahead, but maybe I took it wrong. I certainly hope not. That would be the final slap in the face to the Lakota. I'll try to find out more.

[EMDF7]

Thanks Whiteshore2, Please do post any info regarding this,...I am very curious! I pray that the Sioux do keep this site,......I'd much rather visit this site more than any other site in SD. It's so peaceful but at the same time I get a sad feeling there, At least for myself,....I can feel the energies all around. If you've noticed that round style house to the northeasterly direction of this site,I get kind of an evil feeling to stay away comming from that general direction.

[dghh88]

This is cool. I grew up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. I used to live in Wounded Knee (the housings close by the massacre sight )and thats where my family lives today. It's not much to look at but I wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.

[DCP200]

Has your ancestors always called it reservations or was that white man who named it that. Your people could teach us all how to live. Im Irish from Belfast. I can relate to an extent how your people feel the Irish were murdered by the brits. The same as your people were murdered and massacred by white man. America belongs to the Indians its your land. Could you let me know more about the massacre as Im not too sure about what happened were you live. thanks

[jerryg65]

I made the same drive and took nearly the same video about 15 years ago and this bought back many memories . I was there the day before Memorial Day and was all alone . I have no native american blood , but if you can't feel the spirits residing in that site , then you are not human .The background music adds so much to the video , well done .

[HorseListener13]

Lovely video.

PS: no PS

[JillIon2112]

Nice to see video from such a beautiful part of the US. Are you from South Dakota or were you visiting the state? I am a little confused why you called the person you thought was being disrespectful "fat." I can see disrespectful or even "ignorant," in the good or bad meaning of the word, but "fat?" At what time is there a fat person on this video? (Maybe I missed it?)

[BoneRiceFilms]

Thank you kindly, Jilllon2112. I am from California but my family is from South Dakota so I go there to visit my relatives. The man who I was speaking of is standing on the actual burial, and you're right, "disrespectful" and "ignorant" do fit well. He has a bit of a belly, but I called him fat in English and wasichu in Lakota (which literally means "takes the fat") because he and his wife were the epitome of the middle class to me as I watched them.

[JillIon2112]

Other times I think it comes from he or she not being comfortable in the situation, so they act like jerks towards others to cover up their personal discomfort. Cool that your family is from SoDak and California! So is mine (small world, eh?). I grew up in the Black Hills. (finishing up my too long comment!)

[BoneRiceFilms]

They waved a hand dismissively at a young Lakota boy selling dreamcatchers, as if he were an expected part of the scenery, and strolled about with bovine interest, sipping their extra large pepsis as they walked ON the grave. The were just living off of the fat of their existences without paying any real respect to those who came before us and paid the price to help our country become what it is today. I know people get touchy about the word "fat" these days so sorry if that bothered you.

[JillIon2112]

Thanks for explaining. How you used the word makes sense now. I'm not super-sensitive to how "fat" is used today, as some can be. It was more that I was just a bit confused.  :) I've seen that kind of attitude before in other people/situations, and it is unfortunate. I think it often does come from ignorance, either of a cultural norm (how to act in sensitive or sacred areas) or of how to show respect for others.

[persja]

zyli i starali sie podobno

[JohnWSurridge]

The wind is the breath of the Earth. If you listen you can hear Her speak....so beautiful!

[hawkandpanther]

Real Christians are not Nazi's.

The govt. used some called christians to make genocide.

REAL Christianity is from Jesus-not the US Government.

Please remember that.

Cherokee Nation Remembers Wounded Knee

Our trail of tears still weeps too.

[JohnWSurridge]

I hope the seasons bring you and your family good health and happiness. keep strong kola. Toksa: john

[hawkandpanther]

John:

May the Creator bless you too.

Many is the time when Indian Faith brings me to my senses. I was there a year ago. Stunning ,serene and surreal. There is so much to learn and hear.

[JohnWSurridge]

Tunkasila nici un mita kola. You are a good man. Its an honor to speak to you. Take care my friend. Toksa: John Wind

[hawkandpanther]

My Lakota is limited. I THINK God Bless you my friend? Hey, did you ever hear Bill Millers' music? Stockbridge Tribe in Wisconsin. He is right on target. His music combines traditional with rock. He combines Christian values ( real values) with Indian teachings. His music stirs the heart. Now here is some of my Lakota Cik su ya a ya canna sna cante ma waste e yelo ( How did this Cherokee do?) A Lakota man taught me, "When I think of you , my heart is Glad) Phonetic spelling ( LOL)

[JohnWSurridge]

I have alot of Bill Miller's cd's. A good man also! Your Lakota is fine..well done! Have a great day my kola. Good to speak to you. Hope to speak again. Toksa ake: John Wind

[hawkandpanther]

Toksa ake?

I will hve to look that up.

My favorite bill Miller is

Raven in the snow,

this kind of love and

Listen to me

You are a good person

my spirit senses it and I can tell

[JohnWSurridge]

Toksa ake means See you again (catch you later). Pilamaya for your kind words. Walk in beauty my brother. John

[hawkandpanther]

What band of the Lakota nation are you from? Oglala?

I was at Pine Ridge last year.On my way to Wounded Knee I stopped at the gas station ( you probably know which one) A man named Floyd gave me directions.

A guy about the age of 20 or so gave me a hard time because I'm mixed Cherokee/Scottish/Dutch.

That hurt cuz i was on my way to the Knee. Oh well.

It did put a different vibe on the day though.

however, many folks were very kind to me.

[JohnWSurridge]

It makes me sad to hear about that guy givng you a hard time.He was wrong to do that.There are many good Lakotas but sadly some are not. As in any race theres good and bad.Dont let him get to you kola.You are better than he is. Cante tinza (strong heart). John

[hawkandpanther]

John:

I am nearly a quarter blood. Indians are good at fractions. One grandparent was 3/4 . Her mother was full blood, her dad half. My mom is 3/8 - I am ( LOL) 3/16. More than `1/8- lots more than 1/32 tribal requirement is 1/16 in western cherokee. You are right that guy was off base. There are MANY Good Lakotas!

[BoneRiceFilms]

Hey John - are you going to Bear Butte for the gathering? I'm curious about what will happen. I'm glad that you and hawkandpanther have found friendship through this video and I have enjoyed reading your Lakota. It is a language I would love to learn more of. I hope you are well and wish you much love, laughter and light! Mitakuye oyasin.

[JohnWSurridge]

Sadly I cannot go there..gotta look after my wife. Not well. Hospital messed up a lumber puncture and now she can hardly walk and in pain. Toksa.

[JohnWSurridge]

Wasose mani pelo.Cante tinza.

[suiru]

wasichu = Unites Stupids of America

[BoneRiceFilms]

There certainly are and were many united stupids in America... however the literal meaning of wasichu which is "takes the fat" is more appropriate, don't you think? Greed is so woefully destructive.

[suiru]

You're right,

I agree...

:)

[suiru]

christians made Native American's genocide

christians = murders,

worse than nazists...

[Marte1618]

Thank you for the trip home...it has been a long time since I stood on that ground and heard the earth weep with the blood of innocents, so like tears in rain.

Chánte shumánitu-tánka thácha

[BoneRiceFilms]

You're very welcome - I'm glad to have been able to gift it to you. And your words are so beautiful and true. Wopila - thank you.

[AndrewJNeis]

That was pretty cool how when you zoomed in to the gravestone, the names just faded in. I know it was a trick of the camera but it was still cool.

Where is Wounded Knee?

[BoneRiceFilms]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Wounded Knee is on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. It's in the south western part of the state, right next to Nebraska.

[AndrewJNeis]

Oh South Dakota, allright. Thanks.

[yeahapilgrim]

My name here I got from a hobo tag, I saw on a watertank in my hometown when I was a young man. I just want to say that this story touches my heart and I am an Irish kid. I hope that that humanity as a whole realizes some day that we cannot own the Earth and that we are all ONE. All our blood is red... we all are capable of feeling pain and joy.

[Rumbecome]

we like got lost then lol

[korn4life87]

I've always wanted to see Wounded Knee, hopefully I'll get the chance one day. Awesome job filming and editing the video though, Carlos Nakai was a perfect choice for the music.

[sunkawakanska]

dear korn4life87 i wanted to let you know that you will get there one day .i waited 36years before i didand im glad i did, i have so many friends now at pine ridge

[hikerman4u]

sunkawakanska, i live not too far from there and it is always an awesome site to see. I would believe that the Lakota ancestors are still there.

[sunkawakanska]

i believe they are and i felt it from the time i arrived there. .it was a emotional pilgrimage for me one that i will never forget