When we talk about assimilation, we all share the same pain.
~Verlyn Long Wolf,
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Moving Forward in a Sacred Way
Cultural Teachings
HMUYA MANI RICK TWO DOGS SPEAKS ABOUT WOAHOPHE TRADITIONAL PROTOCOL
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye on 02/06/2023. Rick Two Dogs explains Traditional Protocols.
HMUYA MANI RICK TWO DOGS SPEAKS ABOUT LAKOTA STAR KNOWLEDGE
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye on 01/30/2023. Rick Two Dogs explains Lakota Star Knowledge and why the stars are where they at during the season. He explains the reason why certain ceremonies are done where they are done and the significance of the stars on them.
LAKOTA WORLDVIEW: CULTURAL TEACHINGS TO SUPPORT NATIVE CHILDREN AS THEY GROW: THE SMOOTH JOURNEY
Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs and Richard Two Dogs share information about the Lakota Worldview, describing the four stages of life recognized in the Lakota community and the ceremonies that accompany each stage. These ceremonies are believed to contribute to a balanced life from childhood through returning to the spirit world.
This is the first video in a two-part series that demonstrates what the journey is like when smooth and free from interruption.
Interested in creating something similar for your own tribal community? Rick and Ethleen share more information about their process and their thoughts for other tribal communities in this companion handout.
LAKOTA WORLDVIEW: THE INTERRUPTED JOURNEY
“Lakota Worldview: The Interrupted Journey” describes the four stages of life recognized in the Lakota community and what happens when imbalance and disruptions happen in each stage from childhood through returning to the spirit world.
Resource Link: View the Lakota Worldview: The Interrupted Journey
Author: Center for Tribes
Cultural Teaching: The Story of the Bringing of the Canupa with Rick Two Dogs
Cultural Teaching: The Story of the Bringing of the Canupa with Rick Two Dogs. This sacred teaching material may not be used without the prior written permission of Hmuya Mani Rick Two Dogs ~ Oglala Lakota Wakan Iyeska
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6 PM MST
Cultural Teaching
Conflict Conformation
with Rick Two Dogs
This sacred teaching material may not be used without the prior written permission of Hmuya Mani Rick Two Dogs ~ Oglala Lakota Wakan Iyeska.
Wičahpí Tawičoyaké Star Knowledge - a Continuation about Pe Sla & the Spring Journey with Rick Two Dogs
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6 PM MST
The Mental Health Diagnosis from the Lakota Worldview
with Rick Two Dogs
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6 PM MST
Cultural Teaching With Rick Two Dogs "Hanblecia"
This sacred teaching material may not be used without the prior written permission of Hmuya Mani Rick Two Dogs ~ Oglala Lakota Wakan Iyeska.
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6 PM MST
Wakȟaŋ Wičoȟaŋ Šakowiŋ
(7 Sacred Rites of the Oglala Lakota) with Hmuya Mani Rick Two Dogs ~ Oglala Lakota Wakan Iyeska.
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6 PM MST
Iktomi Story
Ancestral Teachings Regarding Boundaries
With Humya Mani - Rick Two Dogs Oglala Lakota Wakan Iyeska
Throughout the ages, Iktomi has served the role as a teacher to reinforce societal roles, rules, and boundaries
Wiwayang Wacipi Tawicoyake
(The teachings of the Sundance)
with Rick Two Dogs
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, January 31, 2022 at 6 PM MST
A teaching on the Sundance and the teachings within this Sacred Ceremony and how it applies to our everyday lives.
Wicahpi Tawicoyake
(Star Knowledge)
with Rick Two Dogs
Presented by Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6 PM MST
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training A Virtual Gathering. Facilitator: Sina Ikikcu Win/Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs. Lakota Mental Health First Aid is a healing-informed approach to assisting those who have experienced trauma
Nagi (Spirit) Gluwasaka pi (Strengthening the Spirit) –Lakota Mental Health Training Part 1 of 4
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training. Part 2 of 4
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training. A Virtual Gathering. Facilitator: Sina Ikikcu Win/Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs. Lakota Mental Health First Aid is a healing-informed approach to assisting those who have experienced trauma
Lakota Mental Health: Nagi (Spirit) Gluwasaka pi (Strengthening the Spirit) – Part 3 of 4
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training A Virtual Gathering. Facilitator: Sina Ikikcu Win/Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs. Lakota Mental Health First Aid is a healing-informed approach to assisting those who have experienced trauma
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training.Part 4 of 4
NAGI GLUWASAKA PI (STRENGTHENING THE SPIRIT) Lakota Mental Health First Aid Training. A Virtual Gathering. Facilitator: Sina Ikikcu Win/Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs. Lakota Mental Health First Aid is a healing-informed approach to assisting those who have experienced trauma