The western group of Oceti Sakowin tribes, known as the Lakota, are a vital aspect of the state’s history but due to language and profound cultural differences that history remains deeply misunderstood. Rani-Henrik Andersson, David C. Posthumus and I discuss their new book and the Lakota’s own 19th and early 20th century voices that tell a story of a vibrant culture undergoing momentous change.
From the Archives: What can we know about the Lakota when using Lakota sources and centered around Lakota cultural ways, points of view, and debates?
