New Lakota Way I

Ethnic Studies 101

Rudy Ramirez

THE LAKOTA WAY

Two pages (maximum)

MLA format

Due Wednesday

No late homework accepted

NOTE: Submission on CANVAS

– Describe the Circle of Life (Sacred Hoop)

– What is your understanding of Mitakuye Oyasin?

I want YOUR understanding of it, not the book’s definition

– Describe the Plains Indians concept of warfare vs. Euro-

American concept of warfare.

– What is the difference between the Red Road and the Black

Road?

– Describe what an Inikagapi is and its purpose.

 

The Lakota way

Describe the Circle of Life (Sacred Hoop)

The Circle of life (Sacred Hoop) is one of the symbols Lakota culture uses to represent spiritual beliefs and their principles. Circle of life exemplifies the belief that all the things in the universe are connected in one continuous process of growth and development. The Circle of life represents the common values that bore the Lakota nation together in harmony within their tribal system. These morals include; ceremonies, teaching from elders, generosity, religion, wisdom, four directions, language, songs, storytelling, bravery, and the common belief that everything which is good and holy is depicted in the shape of the circle.