The Black Hills Historical Podcast

In this episode, we'll delve into the Lakota religion and spiritual beliefs highlighting the evolvement from it's origin to the present day. We'll explore, in detail, the 7 sacred rites of the Lakota people, some of their foundational beliefs and the structure/practice of their religion. Join me through this journey through time in the first episode of the second season of the Black Hi...

In this episode we will embark on an exploration of Lakota reservations, delving into their history, how they have evolved and the issues that they face. We'll learn about the modern landscape of reservations, including substance abuse, casinos, and economic struggles. Reservations have a complex history but they are an important part of the American landscape and First Nations peoples. Visit...

In this episode, we'll embark on a journey to uncover the rich history of one of the 7 Lakota spiritual traditions – the Sun Dance. As we step into the realm of the Sun Dance, we'll discover the intricate rituals, symbolic regalia, and the deep connection with Wakan Tanka, the Great Spirit. Fasting and dancing under the sun's gaze, participants seek spiritual renewal, unity, and guidan...

In this episode, I discuss the ethnocide experienced by the Lakota, and other indigenous Americans, during the "Kill The Indian, Save The Man" movement of the late 19th- early 20th centuries. I also take a closer look at the creation of boarding schools and assimilation programs and how those operated and how they adversely impacted the Indigenous Americans. Please Support This Podcast!-...

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the court cases that decided key issues between the United States and the Fort Laramie treaty and how this document is still very relevant for the justice of the Lakota people today.  Hi friends, and thank you so much for listening to this podcast! It's been a while since I have made one, but I really hope that you all enjoy this kind of part 2 to the...

In this episode, I go deep inside the Ghost Dance and talk about it and how it ultimately led to Sitting Bull's death.  Hello everyone and thank you so much for continuing to listen and support this podcast! I am so happy to put out another podcast and it has been much too long since I have uploaded a podcast! A general overview of the topics of this podcast is that I go deep into the Ghost D...

In this podcast, I talk about a Cheyenne chief known as Dull Knife who led his people on a dangerous flight to their homeland in North Dakota. Thank you SO much for listening to this podcast! Happy Independence Day! I hope you all comment and give me some questions to answer on my BRAND NEW blog/ webpage! What you can do is complete one of the surveys I have on there and leave me your comments! On...

In this episode, I will be going in deep in the Battle Of Little Bighorn which is when the American soldiers fell.  Thank you all SO much for listening and for your support of this podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you did please feel free to let me know on my blog! How you can comment and ask questions about this podcast and about others is by going to my blog( link below) and...

COMMENT AND ASK QUESTIONS ON MY BLOG- blackhillspodcastandblog.blogspot.com I hope you all enjoyed this episode and firstly I would like to apologize for the technical difficulties of the last episode.  Learning about the Lakota culture was really fun and I hope that you will check out my first two episodes, Research, Cool Stories, and Book Plan or the injustices of Fort Laramie in From Fort...

All my links are down at the end of this description for my blog where you can include questions and comments.  Today my grandmother and I will be going through the Fort Laramie Treaties and how they affect the Black Hills and the Lakota Indians today that live on or near them. I hope you all enjoy this week's podcast and STAY TUNED for my other podcasts; I will try to upload once a week and...

In this episode, I will be talking about my ideas for the Black Hills Historical Podcast and learn the ropes of podcasting and using this platform! I hope you all enjoy the short stories that I will be sharing about history in this episode, and I am excited to take this journey through history and share the Lakota people with you all! Please use links below support/donate to the podcast! Visit My...