Cangleska Wakan (the Sacred Hoop) is a beautiful film that gives a poignant Insight into the lives of the Lakota people. Many people look at history's depiction of the relationships between the U.S. government and the Native American peoples as just history that is long past. However, the descendants of those Native Americans are still very much here and still dealing with the loss of their lands, their culture, their identity, and the many wrongs done to them as a people. They cannot simply be forgotten as historical casualties of "Westward Expansion" or "Manifest Destiny".
The Lakota people are here now, as our brothers and sisters on the land that should still be theirs rightfully and legally as stated in their treaties with the U.S. government. Yes, the Lakotas do have their "reservation lands". However, what most American people do not realize is that the Lakota cannot simply exist on a reservation. They, too, must have resources with which to Support their lives. This Support they do not have. Living conditions and Life expectancy on the Pine Ridge Reservation, for example, are the same as, or worse than, that of nearly any third world country.
The Lakota, as with all our Native American brothers and sisters, deserve our respect, our Support, and our Love. They deserve the Freedom to live with dignity and in celebration of their heritage. We hope you enjoy this look into their world and the Insights of their thoughts through Cangleska Wakan (the Sacred Hoop).
Note: We had a little trouble with the audio portion of this film. If the same occurs for you, please bear with it. The message and Insight of this film is worth the imperfection.
The Lakota people are here now, as our brothers and sisters on the land that should still be theirs rightfully and legally as stated in their treaties with the U.S. government. Yes, the Lakotas do have their "reservation lands". However, what most American people do not realize is that the Lakota cannot simply exist on a reservation. They, too, must have resources with which to Support their lives. This Support they do not have. Living conditions and Life expectancy on the Pine Ridge Reservation, for example, are the same as, or worse than, that of nearly any third world country.
The Lakota, as with all our Native American brothers and sisters, deserve our respect, our Support, and our Love. They deserve the Freedom to live with dignity and in celebration of their heritage. We hope you enjoy this look into their world and the Insights of their thoughts through Cangleska Wakan (the Sacred Hoop).
Note: We had a little trouble with the audio portion of this film. If the same occurs for you, please bear with it. The message and Insight of this film is worth the imperfection.
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