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Re-Intro to Larry Brewer, Traditional Dancer Part II

 

Larry Brewer, Traditional Dancer Part II

July 27, 2021

Larry Brewer Traditional Dancer Part II

I continue to visit with my first cousin Larry Brewer.  He had the conviction that he needed to change his life style.  He then turned to the Church, traditional dancing, and bead work.  We talk about some of the Lakota traditional ways.  One is being respectful of others space.  His experience in going to a Catholic Boarding school was positive.   

 

Re-Intro to Larry Brewer- Traditional Dancer Part one

 

Larry Brewer, Traditional Dancer

March 16, 2021

Larry Brewer, Traditional Dancer

Larry Brewer’s first years were living on the Pine Ridge Reservation.  He shares some of his memories about Grandpa Mills and Great Grandpa Adams.  Then in the early 50’s the family moved to Rapid City.  He was the middle child out of 12.  My Aunt Lula, his mother, was a strong Lakota woman.  She was widowed and continued to raise 12 children by herself.   We will continue with Larry’s journey next week in Part II. 

 

Re-Intro to Sandy's Swallow Tales "Sent Away"

 

Swallow Tales “Sent Away”

July 13,2021

Re-intro to Swallow Tales;  “Sent Away “

Can you imagine how it would be if you were sent away?  Away from your home, family and friends.  Seeing a billowing steam engine for the first time. Loudly rolling into the Rushville Nebraska train depot.

Traveling 1617 miles and only 14 years old. This is what happened to my grandpa Oliver Swallow. He was not to return for 5 or 6 years. How did he end up at the Lincoln Institute in Pennsylvania? Just a glimpse of family history from 1870 to 1884. This personal story deserves to be told.

Re- intro to Swallow Tales by Sandy Swallow

 

Swallow Tales by Sandy Swallow

July 6, 2021

                                     Swallow Tales

Sandy shares family history.  Eli Swallow her great Grandfather was a Louisiana born Frenchman. How did he get to the Dakota Territory in the 1860’s?  What was to become of a captured Confederate soldier?   Also learning about Oelrichs, SD which was a thriving town in the early 1900’s.Swallow Tales begins with a cup of cowboy coffee in a kitchen on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Going back in time she realizes how her family history affected her art and Lakota values. 

Music is sung and composed by Quincy GoodStar.

Reintro to A Lakota Cowboy Louis Twiss

 

A Lakota Cowboy Louis Twiss

June 29, 2021

A Lakota Cowboy Louis Twiss

He tells of living on the Pine Ridge Reservation and starting the Oglala Sioux Land and Cattle Organization. He became Secretary for the National Indians Cattlemen Association for the betterment of all Native American producers. 

Learn of his firsthand experience in the Badlands World War II bombing range at the North end of the Reservation. The government used eminent domain to confiscate his family’s home and land.

Lily Mendoza is A Voice for Those Who Connot Speak

A Voice for those who cannot speak

I felt this was a very important interview.  Although the subject was personally heart breaking and difficult for me.  Because I lost my sister to murder in 1968.  Lily Mendoza has a true heart for those that need help.  She is a warrior women and a voice for those who can no longer speak. 

If you are interested in what is being done and what can be done please join us in this conversation on Missing, Murdered, Indigenous Women.

 

Re- intro to Vic Swallow a Lakota Elder

 

Lakota Elder Vic Swallow

June 15, 2021

Lakota Elder Vic Swallow

A  re- intro to Vic Swallow a Lakota Elder was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation.  He was raised on the Red Shirt Table with his brother and two sisters.  Now an elder at the age of 81 he shares some of his experiences growing up there.  He gives a good background on the tribes that make up the Seven Council Fires.  Having a very good memory he recalls stories his mother Lizzie Two Bulls-Swallow told him. 

This song is written and sung by Quincy Good Star.

Reintro to a Lakota Womon of Wisdom

 

A Lakota Woman of Wisdom

June 8, 2021

A Lakota Woman of Wisdom

Suzanne White Wolf Swallow is a Lakota elder a mother of eight children.  Grandmother (unci) and great-grandmother.  Though her life has not always been easy she was able to instill in her family many of the Lakota values. You will learn why education has been so important in her family.  She also shares some of her family history which dates back the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the Wounded Knee Massacre.   

Re-intro with Paul LaRouche of Brule'

In this re intro with Paul LaRouche of Brule' you will learn the great opportunity he passed up.  He wanted to remain true to his Lakota heritage and traditions.  Now as Lakota artists we all need to venture into new and different avenues while remaining true to our values.

Reintro to Paul LaRouche of Brule'

Paul LaRoche of Brule`

 

Paul LaRoche of Brule`

Get to know Paul LaRoche of Brule` just a little better.  He found out he was a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in his thirties.  He and his family have been blessed with a great talent for music.  Although it hasn’t been easy they have become well known and sold over a million CD”s.  They now have an Anthology of their 25 years in the music business.  Their journey will continue in new directions.