“Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was a real and active principle.”

— Luther Standing Bear · Life quote

Kinship with all creatures of the earth, sky, and water was a real and active principle. — Luther Standing Bear quote card
Oglala Lakota chief and writer · c. 1868 – 1939

Oglala Lakota chief, educator, performer and author of Land of the Spotted Eagle. Educated at Carlisle Indian School, he wrote to correct the record about Lakota life, kinship and philosophy for white audiences.

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