The Lakota Way
THE LAKOTA WAY
- 1. What is your understanding of Mitakuye Oyasin? Remember, I want YOURunderstanding of it, not the book’s definition.
- 2. Describe the Plains Indians concept of warfare vs. Euro-American concept of warfare?
- 3. What is the difference between the Red Road and the Black Road?
- 4. Describe what an Inikagapi is and its purpose.
- Two pages content and one work cited page
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The Lakota Way
Question 1
Mitakuye Oyasin is a word derived from the Lakota language which represents how the people in the community connect. The concept can be found in several Yankton Sioux Prayers and other Lakota communities’ ceremonial prayers. When translated in English, the phrase stands for “we are all related,” “all my relation” or “all my relatives.” The Lakota people use it as a prayer of unity and harmony with other things and creatures in the environment including other individuals, birds, animals, insects, plants, rivers, mountains, valleys, and rocks. Mitakuye Oyasin is, therefore, a valuable aspect of the people’s believes and daily activities as it brings peace amongst them.
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