Wallace Black Elk talked about the Lakota Sioux nation, tribal education, race relations, religion, and federal relations with tribal nations. Wallace Black Elk talked about the Lakota Sioux ...

Neihardt told only part of Black Elk’s story; still, the Lakota medicine man became iconic for his presence at many of the events that represent the struggle of Native America as a whole.

And that’s why Zielinski was surprised: “Black Elk Speaks” makes no mention of the Oglala Lakota holy man’s baptism in his 40s and subsequent career as a catechist - teacher of the faith.

Guests examined the history of the Plains Indian in the late-nineteenth century, the policy of Indian removal, and warfare… Wallace Black Elk talked about the Lakota Sioux nation, tribal ...

Nicholas Black Elk, a Lakota holy man and catechist, up for sainthood has captured the attention of Pope Francis and could be a model for bishops instituting lay catechists. Servant of God ...

Black Elk also had the insight and humility to hold two spiritualities together. His Catholicism was only enriched by the depth of spirit he had received, and was formed in, through Lakota ...

Wallace Black Elk, a 78-year-old visionary elder of the Lakota Sioux, will hold a healing talking circle at the Yellow Brick School gym in Aspen on Friday at 7 p.m. According to “Grandfather Wallace,” ...

A vice postulator for the canonization effort of Nicholas Black Elk spoke to a crowd Thursday morning in Rapid City about what to expect next on the Lakota holy man's path toward potential ...