In this Book
- Black Elk Lives: Conversations with the Black Elk Family
- Book
- 2000
- Published by: University of Nebraska Press
summary
The story and teachings of Nicholas Black Elk (1863–1950), first recorded by John G. Neihardt in Black Elk Speaks, have played a critical role in shaping the way in which Native Americans and others view the past, present, and future of Native America. These conversations with the descendents of Black Elk offer an intimate look at life on the Pine Ridge Reservation and fresh perspectives on the religious, economic, and political opportunities and challenges facing the Lakota people today. In addition to revealing more about Black Elk the healer, the family also provides glimpses of Black Elk as a family man, teacher, and influential ancestor.
Table of Contents
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- Editor's Preface
- pp. vii-xi
- Introduction
- pp. xiii-xvii
- PART 1: THE BLACK ELK FAMILY
- The Legacy
- pp. 3-22
- Father and Grandfather
- pp. 23-26
- Growing Up
- pp. 27-36
- School Days
- pp. 37-39
- Mourning and Teaching
- pp. 40-41
- A Life for the Community
- pp. 42-48
- Reclaiming the Legacy
- pp. 49-57
- The Honor of a Pipe
- pp. 58-61
- On the Front Lines
- pp. 62-70
- PART 2: LAKOTA PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
- The Use and Misuse of Lakota Religion
- pp. 81-103
- Many Paths
- pp. 104-111
- Lakota Legends and Stories
- pp. 112-116
- Women and Men/Men and Women
- pp. 117-128
- PART 3: GRANDFATHER BLACK ELK
- We Remember
- pp. 131-139
- Grandfather's Healing
- pp. 140-144
- Caring for Grandfather
- pp. 145-147
- Appendix: The Black Elk Family Tree
- pp. 149-152
Additional Information
ISBN
9780803200173
MARC Record
OCLC
50699488
Pages
174
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No