People from around the world know of the famous book “Black Elk Speaks.” Published in 1932, it recounts the stories and spiritual teachings of Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950), a revered holy man among the Oglala Lakota. What is less well known is that Black Elk was also a leader right here at Red Cloud, as a part of the parish community that continues to celebrate his...
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