Ernie Lapointe

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.