LAKOTA RED NATIONS

Sharing Lakota Culture and History

Presentations

Kelly Looking Horse, artist, educator and cultural ambassador travels throughout the United States and abroad to share the history and the culture of the Lakota people with people of all backgrounds and ages. Every aspect of each interactive workshop and gathering is instructive as it is enriching. While presentations are adaptive to dynamics and interests each group they all contribute to a transformative experience as participants learn and appreciate the spiritual richness of Lakota culture.

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Fire in the Belly! A Cultural Awakening

Kelly Looking Horse reaches deep into the history and cultural traditions of the Lakota people. Through this presentation he seeks to invoke a cultural awakening in Native American youth as well as all non-Native American people. This presentation includes, a Lakota prayer, participation in a drum circle and stories through traditional song and circle dance. For Native American youth he encourages pride in who they are striving to be by drawing from their cultural heritage and identity. Kelly combines a historical perspective with insights on the contemporary social and economic challenges many Native Americans experience today. In this way, Kelly hopes to bring a cultural awakening to all people.

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The Story of the Drum

Drums are perhaps the oldest musical instrument and are embedded in past and present world cultures. Indeed, the history and story of peoples is often embedded in the way their drums are made and used. In these presentations Kelly Looking Horse discusses the significance of drums in the Lakota traditions as well as the many uses of drums today. Presentations vary in duration and can include "hands on" explanation and demonstration of drum making techniques.

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All presentations can be adapted to size of group, age, background and interests of participants. Each presentation is $400, $300 for presentations on or near Pine Ridge. An additional travel fee may apply depending on location and date. Each presentation can be combined for an additional $200 per presentation or $800 per day. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is necessary to confirm reservation. The balance is due at the time of the event.

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Presentation	Description	Time
Fire In The Belly	Presentation on Lakota history, including Wounded Knee, plight of the Black Hills and challenges facing the communities of Pine Ridge	1- 2 hr. includes opening prayer in Lakota
Stories Of The People And Places In My Heart	More history of the Lakota people, and places, through song and dance	1-2 hr. includes participation in one or more social dance Round Dance, Snake Dance, Buffalo Dance, Sneak Up Dance
Stories Of The Drum	Why drums are important in Lakota culture, how drums ‘tell’ the story of a people. Demonstration with song and drumming. Drum circles and etiquette	1 hr. presentation 1 hr. participating in a drum circle; learning to honor and respect the drum
Walking The Red Road	Introduction to the Seven Lakota Values and how to live by them in today’s world	1 hr. includes opening prayer in Lakota