American History Hit Who Was Sitting Bull?
Jan 13, 2025
Join Ernie Lapointe, Sitting Bull’s great-grandson and a Vietnam veteran, as he shares unique family stories about the legendary Native American leader. Discover how Sitting Bull's transformative Sundance ritual marked his evolution as a symbol of resistance. Ernie highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving Lakota culture, the significance of the Black Hills, and the alliances among tribes during the tumultuous era of colonization. His reflections illuminate Sitting Bull's journey from performer to respected figure, along with the enduring legacy of hope and resilience.
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Sitting Bull's First Vision
- Sitting Bull's first vision involved healing a wounded wolf.
- The wolf prophesied that Sitting Bull would be known by nations just by his name.
Lakota Leadership
- Lakota culture views leadership differently than American culture.
- Each man is a leader of his home, guided by his spiritual pipe, and chiefs serve as spokespersons and caretakers.
Broken Treaty
- The Treaty of Fort Laramie promised the Black Hills to the Lakota.
- The discovery of gold led to the treaty being broken and the Battle of Little Bighorn.