Wounded Knee

The drive to Wounded Knee in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the memorial.

July 2005. My apologies for the sight of that fat wasichu on the burial site. Some people don't understand what's right in front of them.

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[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.

[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

[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. :(

[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]

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.

[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

[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!

[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.