Our Newest Wellness Program: Walk Forward in Bravery: Life Skills for the Young Lakoka/Dakota/Nakota | Lakota Youth Education
Also New for 2022 : Walk Forward in Bravery: Life Skills for the Young Native American
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Zintkala Oyate, a founder of Oceti Wakan, has conducted 44 continuous years of the Spotted Eagle Sundance, the longest running in Lakota country. He has spoken in colleges and universities across the country on the timeless symbolism of the Seven Sacred Rites of the Lakota from Spotted Eagle View and the importance of saving the Lakota language, as it is the very heart of the Lakota culture.
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Oceti Wakan has spent the last 25 years in developing educational materials on the Lakota language, the Lakota culture, and prevention materials on making heathier choices from a Lakota View. These books and CDs were created to help our Lakota people and to be shared with all peoples.
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First step of a Wellness Center construction
Canteyuke – “To have a heart”
Generosity (Canteyuke) – “To have a heart” is the literal translation of this Lakota word which is a timeless virtue residing in the heart. True generosity has always been encouraged and exemplified in Lakota society while accumulating material possessions was greatly discouraged. As our Earth Mother gives everything, we should in turn do the same. True generosity embodies love and the understanding of impermanence.
Bringing hope to children who wouldn’t have it otherwise.
Oceti Wakan is a non profit organization on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
