Visiting Lakota Medicine Man (rare opportunity) 🇺🇸
Far out in the countryside of South Dakota is the Pine Ridge Reservation and home to the Oglala Lakota Tribe. On this adventure, I journey to a Lakota medicine man's home to hear what he has to say about his people, why I'm a Native American and he's not, the future of his tribe, control, freedom, what American needs, and many other interesting topics.
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...I wonder if he knew late Henry Niece "Goyomac" (The man who knew the medicine) a medicine man from MD...He called me "women who asks many questions" unfortunately I forgot how it is said in Lakota...I met him years ago in NYC and then again in NJ when we went to see "Don Martin" , at a private event in Warwick NY, medicine man from Peru (Condor Nation), he told me he was trying to find him for 30 years and some eastern European woman connected him with Don Martin (I don't know what native name he had)...Mitakuya Oyasin...
...Wowitan Uha Mani is right about the tribal council, my friend was trying to find the way to help (and he was really working with them to find the way) with the treaty but the way how it was done in the first place they can't get it back. Sad.
Great Interview!! Thank you both for sharing!! I love the old ways and hearing of them.
Asians also can be sensitive to alcohol. They can't filter it and it goes straight into the bloodstream
@PeterSantenello I'm unfamiliar.. please tell me what that mesmerizing background tune is in the opening..?
This man may live in the middle of an Indian Reservation but he has a better understanding of what is going on in the world than most people living in the cities.
No doubt, and there are many such humble elders throughout the nation that should be our true representative.
Exactly. Perfectly said. We all need healing. As antiretroviral race.
FACTS!
There has always been four types of people in the world, those that serve evil intentionally, for a nice paycheck/love of money, materialism, power over others, those that just go along out of fear, avoid conflicts with those of power/authority, for a job/income, those that understand how the system really works, who created it centuries ago, fully controls it, so designed their own methods of using it for their benefit without becoming part of it. And those that just fight it, never taking anything from it. David falls into that group. The latter being the hardest life. So, many kudos to David. This David, me, chose the third way, which served me well. No regrets!
Absolutely.
I'm not an indian, I'm not a native American, I'm a Lakota! That gave me the chills.
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Me 2!! ... in my previous lifetime - a Sth Lakota Chief!! ....
He mentioned some joined the military during the wars. I think they made a movie about them, they were able to communicate in the Lakota language and the enemy could never figure it out. Was a true story. Can't remember if it was Lakota.
@@seemev2.0phuckbootube78 yes WWII Code Talkers. Lakota, Comanche, Navajo, Crow, and others. I believe there are 3 of them still alive today. ❤
I was told by a Lakota Chief that there is no such tribe called 'Sioux'. This term came from the white man that lumped together the Lakota, the Dakota, and the Nakota tribes. We need more information about the truth.
The wisdom hits hard. «Greed opens a hole in your heart.», says the Lakota. «We need healing here. We need a system that cares.»
The evil starts with the word SYSTEM.
I could listen to this gentleman all day. He's full of Peace in love but he's mindful of the evils of dangers of the world.
Indigenous elders are some of the wisest and plain speaking people on the planet. Every time I listen to one speak, I am floored by how in-tune they are with what is happening in the world. Thank you Peter for giving Wowitan Uha Mani this platform to share his words!
"There will be no end to the white mans greed" ~ Ojibwe elder -1872- New Ulm, Minnesota
He was almost right. "There will be no end to mans greed" is more factual. White man is not alone in their greed. Its a human flaw. @@Minnesota.Highlander
Too bad they're also superstitious.
There's always been an incredible subtle level of calm, tranquility, wisdom, etc whenever I hear Native Americans speaking their native language.
Most human beings are. Superstition is the basis of the worlds religions. @@MikkoVille
I’m so glad people like him still exist on this planet.
Me too,my dream is too go to this place 💖 and just be in the presence of knowledge
I completely agree!!! We need those who remember, who are still really connected to themselves who truly understand that spirit is in everything. I know I have been an Indian in other lives, so watching this is like coming home. Many blessings to all of these wonderful and spiritual human beings.
His wife seemed lovely. I wish we could hear her speak as well
We need more people like him!
I do too ‘ I want to hear more of him I love his wisdom , he speaks the truth ‘ Love Him ! Makes you feel not alone .
This man has a peaceful energy about him. He speaks so much truth, and you can tell he's truly connected with Source/Spirit. Thank you for giving Wowitan Uha Mani a platform to speak wisdom and truth. Much love to the both of you 🖤
This lovely medicine man makes more sense than any of our governments across the world. There is truth in what he says. That is what I think and I am an English woman. May the great spirit guide us through our lives.
With people like him, the world is still a good place.
It can eb, if others follow, and hearken to the Voice of the Spirit.
He is so correct that their history should be taught in school!! Not from anyone either, but from the indigenous elders!
They’re hidden from us. Their simplicity would be rejected by the consumerism that drives this dollar filled desert place. His simplicity and wisdom is dangerous to “them.” I see why their people have been secretly attacked and marginalized. They could be a serious threat to this vulgar system.
Having taught college for 40 years, I'm quite sure my students would have done far better sitting quietly in s Hogan listening to an Elder.
Or curriculum they have a part in creating/approving
Well he was incorrect about alcohol and the white man . The Chinese 7000 years ago
So true
This man spoke more TRUTH in a 20 minute video than all the crap I’ve heard from experts and politicians in my whole life. Thanks to him and you for putting this on 👏👍
I walked through the Pine Ridge Fall of 2006 with The United Souls of Awareness. A small group of 4 young men who walked from Venice Beach to NYC! I walked for 6 weeks and it changed my life!
I am Lakota and my family is from standing rock. I thank you for taking the time to make this video, for traveling to this beautiful wise man's home and telling his story and educating us all. .as I was not raised in my culture I find this video very heart warming. More people need to hear his words and those words of those before him. I'm so greatful to be Lakota .
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?.
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@@angelanna728 Good to know, so how is everything going over there with you?
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@@tomahawk3193 Good to know, Okay that's good, you know life is precious and i think nation's economy grows as a result of good government and understanding of the people, what do you think?
Let me say this first. I'm a white man that was adopted by a Native family. Last name is Beavers. Something I will always be grateful for. I might not be native myself but to hear the pain in this man voice really speaks volumes. Reminds me of the stories the elders would tell... and still do. They just want what they were promised. They don't want a hand out. There's a big difference.
I come from Gaskins/Beaver family
I wished more people read this. What Native people really want is their sovereignty back.
White, Black , Yellow & Red, - we are All Connected!
White man won't give you an inch, unless you take it. That's how they do it lol they don't believe in that.
If you grew up with natives you are absolutely a native!!!!! ❤
Listening to such spiritual man like him make me realize how far we are from the truth and nature😢❤
Thank you mister Wowitan Uha Mani. I feel with you and all Lakotahs and I hope time will come that you and your tribe get back the respect you deserve and that you can help save the earth, animals and nature.
We are all the human race, doesn't matter your pigmentation or where you live, we need each other and we must accept each other and heal each other and learn from each other and especially learn from the true teachers which is our nature and the universe ❤️
THAT is what is meant by a "wise man". This man is a treasure and I hope everyone who sees this truly hears his message.
This is what I kept telling people in society. Not matter how much experience you have, knowledge or education, you will never outclass the one with true wisdom. I'd rather listen to a medicine man for an eternity than the highest educated person for an hour.
And also be healed by his shamanic cures !
Wisdom is whats lacking hey. We need more of it in leadership. When I look at these unelected heads of corporation running the governments, I sense a profound lack of wisdom and they therefore have no business being there in the first place. What a sad state of affairs
I totally agree with you!
I agree with you dearly so much the government does it and money is greedy to people dearly so much 😊😊
The more experienced you are the wiser you get💚💚💚
This man knows more about what’s going on in the world than the politicians do !
That medicine man knows what he’s talking about! 👍🏼 He sure does know the truth in the world today!
My grandma was full blood Lakota Sioux, and to this day the teachings and the ancient wisdom will always remain in my soul, in my blood.
So is Lakota a branch of the Sioux?
When I was like 3 we lived in South Dakota and my mom worked hard for the Lakota. Are they “Lakota” Sioux bc of where they are located? I’m sincerely interested in these answers.
@@bestgrandma8302 Like many names that are used to refer to indigenous peoples, Sioux comes from European interpretations of a name they were called by another nation. What they call themselves is people of the Seven Council Fires, or Oceti Sakowin Oyate, a confederation of seven groups. The three main dialects of their language are now referred to as Lakota, Nakota and Dakota. I'd highly recommend reading The Great Sioux Nation by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz.
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Aho!
Im Navajo and i love listening to native elders. They always have knowledge and wisdom. Many of those teachings and ceremonies are dying away. The young natives like myself lose those important things. Our languages. Our dances. Our ceremonies.
If more of the world would listen to everyone with something to say at his age, and older, they'd learn so much and not be worried about much. Thankfully, I was raised by my grandmother mostly. She was half Cherokee, and white. Her father taught her everything he knew, and being the first born grandchild that was a boy, she done the same thing. Also she always told me to listen, then speak.
We need more channels like Wally Brown’s channel, Dine Teachings
@@NotOnDrugs Maybe still a bit worried for this world. But listening, loving and not being greedy is a good path. Loving the planet our Mother.
@@karenatha7890 it's served me well so far. My grandmother has been gone 10 years, and her words are still having me like.....damn. if only I had listened more lol
USA a nation built on genocide.
God Bless this man. We need leaders like him❤
i declare this man as my teacher . very wise human
He is such a wise man. He has every right to be mad about the state of his people and what has been done to them. But more than that, he cares about humanity. A special voice.
Best comment here 👌
Yes. Government money has literaly ruined so many communities, people in the cities, people on the reservation. From what it looks like to me it's a curse. And the ones doing it love to manipulate these people. Very sad.
Yup that’s what mayonnaise does to people on the earth.
@@rembleekah8722 Good one. 🙄
Bad things, horrible things, happen to every tribe and tongue. It's up to us how we handle it.
Look how far you reach? I'm sitting in a flat in South London and I am learning so much and being inspired by the amazing people you are interviewing. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you to you and your team
And I have just gone across this - watching from Reading.
And me from Plymouth.@@jindih
This man needs to be in white house, instead of wicked Joe
Watching this video from Spain: he even reached non-English speakers countries
Watching from Oaxaca, Mexico
What a beautiful man with so much truth and wisdom to offer the world.
My ancestors are Lokono from now called Suriname (South America). And it is so right what Sir is saying about alcohol and indegenous people. I’ve seen so much family and friends go down due to it. Crazy to see that this problem also stretches to the tribes on the reservation in North America.
Native tribes in all of the Americas should work together to combat this alcohol issue
I want more of this. We all need more of this type of wisdom. Less materialistic, less competitive, more loving.
I found out that the closer to nature you are in heart and mind the better life is. I use to work Corp office in IT. Now I'm isolated in the country and love it.
Make money irrelevent
Oh mommy are you Indian too come to Asia we welcome you Mommy
@@sonnydayz2118 You are very UNEDUCATED but Mostly IGNORANT! Very derogatory to use that nasty word. Your kind are the kind that will never ever know Greatness. Stay stagnant forever and See how that works for you. Lmao! On the Rez we have Names for People like you.. 😂🐉
Emotional Incontinence 🙄
Man he hits the nail on the head with many issues in America. The flag being upside down to show our country in distress couldn't be any more true. Walks with Pride, he def lives up to his name. Great videos as always Peter
The farmers in The Netherlands did the same with the flag of their country and it works!
I am from Poland everything is upside down The Jewish way Look at thier flag tell everything one uniqe petrede them. Two triangle inbeded duality what is thiere special way doing things in the world? The nation that hasn't got its countrie land is the one goes after it everwhere. I am Indian from Poland so is Andrew Tate and his brother that we access knowladge from the ether we lived long.
I think about killing myself and hurting myself god is not real neither is the spirit
@@fransjebik8554mee eens ( i agree) those f*ck*ng governments are the real problem globally. Kinda sad because everything you need will be provided by mother earth.
@slawomirhering3770 Christianity and English keeps mistranslating so much, and then they totally misunderstand what they mistranslated and corrupted. Christianity adopted way too many idolatrous and pagan beliefs (duelism) contrary to what The One True Creator G_d actually said. The two triangles on the flag of Israel 🇮🇱 symbolizes "As Above, So Below". Aka "On Earth as it is in Heaven. " The six triangles symbolize the six days of Creation.
I am from the Rosebud Reservation & love my Lakota ways. I have recently started going to sweats & I am going to try & make it back one day before I am gone to help my people. I pray every day for them I know how it is down on the Rez. Sending blessings & loving prayers to all out there who need it.
Bless him! He is a treasure. Wish the younger generations would learn the language.
This medicine man is so righteous what a wonderful person I'm sorry for all the hardships that they've suffered. Thank you for making this video
That guy is all over the place...... He despises the white man but lives in a single wide trailer, wears our clothes, has a mini-van, a lawn mower and other technology. My question is...... Why is he not living in a teepee and wearing skins and furs? Maybe he is living by the Hippocratic oath.
I m proud that you stopped drinking alcohol,as my Grandpa came home drunk after driving a city bus for tears In Marshalltown,Iowa wher he and Grandma Steitz lived to beat his wife up daily. I know what a broken evil family is,as he threatened me with the razor strap in the closet everytime we visited his home. He was kind when he wasn t drunk.. 😭😂😘😀
I think about killing myself and hurting myself god is not real neither is the spirit
@@shirleyfunte3063 I think about killing myself and hurting myself god is not real neither is the spirit
OK, first of all, only GOD is righteous. The Bible says that everyone who has ever lived has been born with a sin nature, therefore we are all sinners by birth and not righteous. Do you know who Jesus is? He is the Savior of the world and of every human being. If you will only call on His Name today and repent of your sins and turn to Him he will forgive you and save you from your sins. Otherwise you will spend eternity in Hell when you die if you die without Jesus Christ.
He carry’s the pain of all of his people. Super strong man.. you can see how tired he is.
? I didn't see him as tired at all. He looks more spry and alert than a lot of the older people around me
In the physical sense he is strong and spry but in his spirit he is tired.
He’s speaking the truth and I relate to his words with every fiber of my being and soul. God help us all wake up all over the world and bring peace to the nations and oneness to the world.
This old man is my hero...such wisdom and understanding! I wish everyone would watch this, or better yet have a conversation with him. 🥰
Thank you. " No institution is good for no human being" - so true. As someone else said - power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. And I agree with you that Spirit is in everything A wonderful interview. All the best
Honestly as hunter gatherers was really the only natural way for humans to live. They only spiritual way also. Everything else is an unatural monstrosity and degeneracy beyond that. We are living in a world where our lives are strapped more and more with duct tape of emasculation, slavery, survellaince, powerlessness and inaction.
I hope this man knows that he's not alone in his thinking, and his knowing and seeing of things. There are people like him and us all over the world and it will change. The prophecies have been showing true for years and now more young people are returning to their traditional ways exactly as that was foretold also. He's a very smart, keen minded and warm man. He does walk with pride
Yes, he walks with pride, as he is free from the snares of the darkness. I am Runs with the Wind, or I was when I could run, now I am hobbles with a walking stick, but I hope to return to better health, and run with the wind again, one day, if the Great Spirit will allow it. Aho!
@nialloneill5097 aho! Well said! I hope you heal and get better soon. How you feeling now? Hope alls well and that your keeping safe. A walking stick isn't bad..can gently nudge people out of the way, hook things from up high, plus you get to park for free in some places:) peace to you and hope your doing well.
Not to mention a new dance I invented some years ago...not pole dancing, or break dancing, but pole break dancing...as I could not get down from the top to the bottom position...so I used the stick...I paid a little extra for it, as it multi-tasks, it looks pretty, and it shines in the dark...so when I forget where I am...I can be found by worried search parties. Hoping I don't need it in a few years though, as I have found a new exercise on a slant board that stretches the knee tendons and ligaments and the quads in an extreme position...with wt on the knee...in fact, this exercise could be worth its wt in gold. Spiritually I feel great though, but it will take 8 yrs or so before I can get around...recovery from serious ME/CFS is not overnight, but I am almost officially retired, although tired would be a better description...so I have time now to sort out this decrepit body of mine, once and for all...the Sky is the Limit...and with all the changes coming, I have to be ready, as there will be a lot of work to do, which for me includes coming out to the Lakota, and a few other tribes, and passing on the Last Prophecy...and to warn of the coming events in Sept 2028 and Spring 2033...the world will very quickly look completely different, as the old is taken away, and the new installed by al the Nature Spirits...they are ready! As are many spirits around the Earth who are approaching to support the new times, but they need our help, for we have to empty our minds of all self-will and selfish desires, and ask for the guidance from Above...and the Power of the Spiritual energy streams, which are intensified by a great Star that drives all these karmic reactions, and which will appear in the Sky in around 2038 I sense. Not long to go! So may I wish you well too in your preparation work for what is to come. Are you on the Prairies?@@Hardrada88
My heart goes out to the indigenous as well as humanity. Our values are all being diluted. I pray for change.
I love this man….He is a simple man, with simple wisdom and secret of living a peaceful life. He knows more than the American people as a whole of what is happening to our world. He is not mesmerized, or distracted by technology, or movies, or games, he takes his knowledge from the spirit that lives in all of us. He listens, we don’t.
In Ireland, the Irish language was at one point made illegal to speak under British rule. It didn't die out completely but unfortunately English is still the first main language but there is nationwide mission to revive and teach the language once again.
I speak a lot about the colonized whites: Ireland, Scotland and Wales. I wish more of us true Celts could see and feel the similarities we share with the clans of the Americas. And that they could see us. The colonized and exiled. We share so much in common. ✨
Oh, I hope they succeed! I once had the pleasure of listening to a couple from Ireland- they were visiting the U.S - and their voices were so melodic. Absolutely beautiful to my ear!😊 Again, I hope they are successful. It's important to speak the language of our Ancestors!💚🌎🌍🌏💚
@@janetfayard672 the Icelandic and Finnish accents are two of the best, imo. Plus, those nordic women: when they have it, they have it. Like damn 👀
if they could do that to white people like themselves..... imagine the fate of non-whites ...its a part of division, subjugation and conquest
Natives consider Ireland tribes peoples…
Met a Lakota Medecine Man years ago as a french student in Paris and he told us about his story, how he did manage to get ride of alcohol and reconnect to his original Culture. I've red his book called "Mitakuye Oyasin: We are all Related" which has inspired me so much in my life. Always will I remember A. C. Ross
Thanks I'm getting the book.
Thank you for sharing.
Good thing you met them in 2020s if it was the 1820s, they would of cut your head off and scalped your skull. Kept your wife and daughter alive to rape and enslave. It's just the facts it's real history!
The book changed my life 30 years ago. Highly recommend.
The spirit of Truth speaks through this elder
The CREATOR be praised.we need more lessons like that.
I’m Lakota. Thank you for coming here, and showing our life. Much respect for David.
David is good people. Proud to still call him a friend, although it's been decades since I left. I'm glad that you sought him out, and made the journey to seek a betterment of your knowledge and to raise awareness for yourself and others. It is up to us to listen to the elders and to pass on this understanding for the next generations. We are one people, just many tribes. It is not about blood quantum or melanin content, it is about unification and Spirit. It is up to each individual to hold Earth sacred and improve the world for ALL.
That's what is so inspiring about so many indigenous peoples. So many nations have deep traditions of love and helping they extend to all people. I think the modern European mentality is an aberration and it won't last much longer. I'm just always amazed at the societies indigenous peoples of this continent developed. Their values and principles of how to interact with the world are so thoughtful and "advanced". Learning from these elders is such a journey
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@colonelsanders4006 I'm a bot? 🤣 That's news to me. What reasoning do you have to state that? Did you just decide that because I write with eloquence that I can't possibly be real?
@@PollyHistor I was actually referring to @RayyanKesnan : ) I'm 99% sure anyway, if he/she doesn't respond then it's almost certain. Nearly half of all internet traffic is from bots nowadays, you'd be surprised how many comments on youtube are AI. Anyway this was a great video and I agree with your original comment. I would love to relocate to North America and find a more rewarding pathway in life. If you have any advice/opportunities let me know. All the best
@colonelsanders4006 I think that it is more important to "bloom where you are planted." Grow from between the cracks of the unforgiving ground, and live your own truth no matter where you are. I think close-mindedness is a plague over all lands. Those of us who see differently need to inspire those who are willing to see and hear, no matter where we are. After all, I can personally assure you there is nowhere more desolate and harsh in conditions than Pine Ridge Reservation. Have courage enough to bloom wherever you are. ✨️🌱✨️
Another wise elder speaks the truth. Thank you.
I love this. "we need to start reconnecting back to earth" 100% i agree - we are focusing to much on things that bring us no good. Thank you for sharing this amazing wise man to all of us - and im so happy to be here and to listen to to his wise words.
I’m an old white women from the valley in Oregon and being out in nature has always been my church I’ve always loved learning about the history of the natives and try to live the way they’ve always taught very wise people
That's a great sentiment. Jack Forbes wrote that for indigenous people everything you do is your religion and what you make could be called your church. Seems like you're on to something!
Thank you for showing everyone the Lakota way of life. I am Lakota myself. David is right on. Go spend as much time with the land. The Earth will teach you so many things. You just need to listen.
My Great Grandma was Lakota she lived until she was 93 I was blessed to have a strong relationship with her until she passed away...
Are you on Pine Ridge? I have family there.
@@cherb_soco1891 nope I live in northern California. Out where the salmon are. Blessings to you and your family
@@bluewolf5925 blessings to you both.. 🪶
@Rock Island Railfan I have stage 4 breast cancer I wished it was that easy.. 🪶 blessings
HE IS TRULY A WISE MAN!!!!! MANY MANY THANKS BROTHER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This Oglala Lakota medicine man is highly intelligent, and he has things to tell everyone, all of us.
"Walks with pride" describes this wise elder very well. Tremendous wisdom everyone needs to hear.👂
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?
This man is a national treasure. Thank you for presenting this powerful message. We all do indeed need healing.
This Medicine Man speaks a lot of Truth
We need leaders like him ! We are going to be better off,! Thank you for your wise words! Respect!
Incredible amount of wisdom this man has. We need more voices like him in our country.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?.
Wolajcie Na Cały Świat Kochani
The Wasicu (whites) killed off the Voice @Sunshyne wants in this country. This country rejected that Voice. It is late @Sunshyne. It is late.
The voices have always been here, there are but few who truly listen.
I met this remarkable man in 1994 on Pine Ridge. So happy he is speaking the truth,as ever. Thankyou for this series 💖
I'm wondering what his name is. He is a very smart man. He should be our president.
@@debbieweathers2609 Wowitan Uha Mani
@@debbieweathers2609 I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?!
You can find more of his videos in the name of David Swallow. Of course he uses his Lakota name now ❤️
Peter thank you for showing us all these stories of native Americans!! I absolutely love their culture!!!Bless U always!!!!🙏❤️
Wopila tanka for sharing this with the rest of the world. These are true words that come from beyond the Milky Way! From, a true Sicangu Lakota Winyan!
You know Peter whether you realize it or not you are helping us as Indigenous Peoples. Exposing truth and bringing light to this world by having elders speak. I enjoyed listening, this strengthens my spirit. Pilameyayelo .
Deepest gratitude to Wowitan Uha Mani for sharing his time and wisdom. His message hits the heart center… spirits in everything indeed… the sun, the earth, the trees, the water, the air, and all living things… when will we remember our interconnectedness? Just in his few words he conveys so much. Thank you.
Thank you for saying his name
Many words no few
Gratitude to Wowitan Uha Mani for speaking. 💫🙌🙏💞
I love the honesty and the view from the inside look out.
I love this man and what he says. He should be heard further.
I could sit and listen for hours.
What a wise man. As long as people like him exist, there is still hope for humanity.
Plenty of people removed from information, trapped in their bubble whether by choice or by force
Medicine Men are the wisest of the wise.
You might learn about the prophecy..Your,theirs and my time on this earth is short because we allowed rich evil people to create a system that is destroying earth..We are complicit as participants and will suffer for our sins.The earth will be cleansed of humans and she will live on.We should have stuck by the native rule that anything that harms earth is not to happen period.But its to late.
@@62202ify even the wisest man is a dunce to God
without Jesus there is no truth, life, light now that's wisdom
The words Lakota and Dakota, however, are translated to mean “friend” or “ally” and is what they called themselves. Many Lakota people today prefer to be called Lakota instead of Sioux, as Sioux was a disrespectful name given to them by their enemies. There are seven bands of the Lakota tribe. Seeing and listening to this Lakota man has been inspiring!!
Do you know the correct spelling of the original entity from the Lakota creation story? Sounds like E-Ah maybe?
Amazing how enemies can make unnecessary changes . 🦬🤎🪶🔥Never knew. 🌎
Thank U.....🪶🔥🪶. Lakota from now on........
@@canskasapaemanon708 it was at 34:53 on another video on this channel titled Poorest Village.
@@rubytuesday7653 True. The early settlers heard then called that and it stuck forever.
Greetings,love and respect to all American natives from Greece.
Walks With Pride has so much wisdom. He was at the Wounded Knee Occupation in 1973 when the U.S. Government once again screwed over his People, yet he harbors no hate - Impressive! Its obvious why he's a healer, as those living in a lower, hateful frequency cannot heal others. May we all be more like this gentleman. 💜🌎💜
The Lakota medicine man is absolutely right. Our government promised them things and never kept their word. The government doesn't care about these beautiful tribes and They Don't Care about Us. This is only a fraction of what the pain the government causes. I guess the way I can help is pass this video. Thanks for opening my eyes.
The Government doesn't care about ANY of us
The government & corporations are criminal enterprises in my opinion. Just a mafia to oppress humanity. They want all resources at any cost. Many have paid the price. Their footprints are barely here anymore. We are serfs. I am living among the Yakama here in PNW. We started inviting people out of prison with addictions to our sweats. Mentoring on Red Road. We had great success. I used to fly my flag upside down since Clinton election. Finally…..I refused to fly at all. I fly my tribal flag. I am free being. Creator made us free. Walk your own path!
@Opal Allen You're correct about the massacre at Wounded Knee. Grandfather David was talking about the AIM occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973.
Native Americans signed treaties with the US government, and just like any contract the US has to honor these contracts, the treaties. The so call benefits or handouts are actually contractual obligation that US government agreed to in 500+ treaties. The US government has never fulfilled all of its contractual obligations to the indigenous people of US. When Native American speak of the US government failing them, they are speaking of these failed and broken treaties to say the least. The federal government, BIA, supposed to promote economic opportunity and protect and improve Native American assets in accordance with treaties signed with Indigenous people of the US. The federal treaty obligations are unmet or underfunded. Indigenous people of USA are fighting for their treaty rights in federal courts.
Colonization is dehumanizing, what would help Indigenous people of the US is better engagement of non-indigenous population & various organization to help dismantle colonization. They can promote, advocate, and guarantee of human rights & address layers of obstacles & challenges that Indigenous population are struggling through.
Im from Finland and i understand this Lakota man very well. His message is globally understandable. I send my greetings to him from my heart and soul.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?.
@John Titor Think you're funny? Well guess what? Im not laughing.
@@hamborger8546 Yes, and usually i don't even react to those, but this time it was the matter of honoring human life, and that's why i had to response, and response without being any troll myself.
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I just finished this video and I have to say, this man is saying what a lot of people are saying and feeling lately. Everything he said was beautiful. I’m a very spiritual person and his spirituality hit me in the feels. I might not know what I’m talking about but I do get leadership vibes like you said Peter, Chief. The integrity, loyalty, and preservation to his people is strong and that’s noble, in such a way as to bring harmony not only with his tribe but non Lakota as well and that speaks volumes. I feel the spiritual vibes, traditional in my words, like his ancestors were speaking through him. Loving your videos ❤
Wow! This is extremely powerful and stirring. So thankful for this interview. His wisdom brings tears.
Boy!...This man hits it squarely on the head...Doesn't mix words...Our country is in big trouble ...I realize it and so does he...It really comes down to GREED...in all ways I'm proud that this is Vlog has brought this subject into the light ...Thank You AND Thank you Wowita Uha Mai for giving time for your teachings.................................Robbie
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?!
Served in the USMC with a guy named Lone Elk from Pine Ridge. He was a great Marine. He had a tough life but was very proud of his heritage. A great guy.
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days and I hope God bless you to have a great day, I'm David by name from Overbrook Philadelphia and you where are you from?!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
@@WhiteWolf4206 You are welcome always, how is the weather over there with you?
Fascinating man with fascinating wisdom. Thanks for sharing this.
So very moved and impressed by David. What a wise, deep and beautiful soul. Loved this interview.
Having spent time on Pine Ridge, I'm impressed by the quality of the conversation you captured. You could have spoken to many of the elders who could have shared very similar insights. The voices of indigenous peoples are often lost. Thanks for capturing this.
What a beautiful wise man, may he always be blessed in his life
Native Indigenous here from Canada 🇨🇦 I like this medicine man. He is speaking the truth. Would love to learn from him. Peace, Love, & Light 🫶🏼
I could sit and listen to him all day long. I'm a Lakota woman. He is a hero to my family. More wisdom in a 20 minute conversation than in 12 years of school. ❤
He is absolutely correct about what he said!!! We all need to realize and understand what the government has done to all of these tribes and pay attention. The government didn't care about what they've done to them, and still doesn't soon, this will be what happens to all of us!
It has all ready happened to all of us. The psychopaths called governments don't care at all. Never did never will.
He speaks the truth. The world needs to listen this time.
❤The Nations Are Contemplated with Great L0VE and Respect In The Great Spirit's Eyes.❤
You are a leader, not just to your community but to any thoughtful and considerate human being on this little pebble in the infinity of space
This man speaks truth about the council and the BIA. My mother in law worked at red cloud school. She taught me lots of things about the council and ceremony. I'm glad you found this medicine man. He's wise
This is such a powerful series. I live in Mankato, MN where they have the horror of convicting and hanging the 38 Dakota, Lakota, Nokota and other indigenious peoples unjustly. There has been more and more attention to our local history here and I hope that continues. As your guest said, there needs to be truth in education about what really happened. Until we do that , there is no hope. Every year, on Dec. 25, the 38 ride into Mankato from the Dakotas and ride through town, the streets are blocked and they are escorted to the memorials down by the river. They share their stories, their history and their pain. Many people attend this ceremony even though it can be very cold. I have lined the streets as they have passed through as a way to honor their suffering. This is such a powerful message and one that I have heard and read in many places. Keep doing this great work.
And thank YOU for sharing your story, as I have NEVER heard about it! It was not taught in my school. That should be a crime.
Not being some kinda sick blowhard as it's nothing to brag on. But I'm related to some of those 38. I'd say about maybe 3 or 4 of them were young adolescent teens with one being as young as 14 years old and was a special needs child . White dog. Was one. Jean Baptiste Campbell for sure I'd be related to and a few others . Most of em were all kin and related in one way or another with white dog being the oldest. But don't quote me . This year marks the end of the dakota 38 ride for good and I've plans to be in Mankato to see the riders come in , to catch up to friends and family .
@@deirdrepasko9965 it wasn’t taught in school because they were too busy convincing us that the president who signed the order was the best president America ever had. In reality, he was the worst.
So they didn’t go home to home Slaughtering every white person they found? 1000 men women and children brutally raped and killed? During the civil war? While the men were away ending human slavery? Tell the whole story, they got pissed(for good reason) and went on an insane rampage.
@@ScotchIrishHoundsman what President was that?
This man is so wise. Would love to spend time talking with him. My spirit has agreed with him for many many many years.❤
This man brought tears to my eyes a lump in my throat and a pain in my heart his words ring true
I’m crying watching this as he’s talking about alcohol and meth. It’s not only you brother, it’s indigenous people around the world, from the Dakotas, from Lithuania, From Ecuador, from Australia, from Italy… we are all indigenous to somewhere. We are all people of the land.
But not Europeans, they are cave beasts.
Well said dear family. 😊🌎💖
All because white Supremacy White Washing And Neo-Imperialism by White European especially Westerner
The great native Americans. If they are not free, than no one is!!!
This is my family’s reservation. My great grandmother was born there. I’ve heard the stores of not being allowed to speak the language and the treatment these people endured. Interestingly it seems like our whole country is going through the same thing that the Lakota did. Thanks for your videos. I just discovered your channel and I’m really loving it.
2:40 ohmygosh she is absolutley gorgeous and for being a great great grandmother she looks soo young!!!
David Swallow Jr. is indeed a treasure. Thank you for understanding your responsibilities in presenting these stories. It makes all the difference in the journey.
Aho ♥️🕊🙏🏼🌟🌱
Dear Danyelle, thank you for your kind comment. Could you please call him by his real name? Wowita Uha Mani or rnaybe Walk with Pride ? There is meaning and proper identity associated, that (maybe unfortunately) non indigenes names don't carry. With Kind Thanks, Mitakoye Oyasine ( we are all relations)
Walking with pride is a very wide and intelligent man. 99% of us could learn a lot from only what he told in this documentary. And sure he can learn us way more than we ever could think. Great docu Peter Santello again. I am hooked on this series. So many things we can learn from those tribes,it was a eye-opener for me. A European citizen who love to spend a longer time with those kind of people without making profit of them or discriminate their way of living. And you Peter brings that always to us on the screen. Honestly and open,with the bling bling.
I know David and I am blessed to have prayed with him in ceremony …I love my people and was hoping I would’ve got the chance to meet you Peter but I see you found your way around the res…thanks for sharing a small part of our lives here on the Pine Ridge reservation…if you ever come back this way I am inviting you to my home…Wakinya Peta emaciyapi ksto - My name is Fire Thunder and I’m a Lakota❤
Pine Ridge is a beautiful name. The name of my junior high school here in Florida. I pledge allegiance to my mind and body and the universe from which we have all been created
did you know a man called Tony Blackfeather?
Thank you so much for bringing this message out here. We are many who need to stand for the truth of his wise words. Thank you 🙏
The “powers that were” strategically oppress indigenous tribes because they are afraid of their power, wisdom and connection to the earth/cosmos. Disclosure is happening finally. Thank you so much for this enlightening interview ❤
Yes, the whole world is in distress. Im Dutch and I have our flag flying upside down. You are so right, solve the problems in your own country. I always say dont go clean someone elses house, you have to clean your own
How’s it feel that your people are being replaced just like the natives on their land?
Heel goed gesproken. Groeten van een ongeprikte uit Rotterdam. 🙂🇳🇱
Ain't that the truth! How one can take care of others, if they can't take care of themselves! It's start within ourselves first before change come!
They don't care about their own citizens . They'd rather send billions to other countries for war then help their own. I guess what else could u expect from a govt that uses its citizens and soldiers as Guinea pigs.
@@mikegorski2085 u are not spiritually bankrupt if u have not worked deep for that soul connection within . U can still apply that inner cleansing .....any day , every day . Its anyway the only way to face whats coming in the next 10 years .
This Lakota is an American treasure!! Great grandmother you could be miss America!!!
I want to meet this man and listen to him the whole day