Lakota Culture 101: "Setting Aside Our Preconceptions"

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Lakota Culture 101

Mr. Larry Salway

"Setting Aside our Preconceptions"

Outline of Lakota Culture 101

10 Indian Commandments:

(1) Treat the earth with respect.
(2) Remain close to the Great Spirit.
(3) Show respect for your fellow beings.
(4) Work together for the benefit of all mankind.
(5) Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.
(6) Do what you know to be right.
(7) Look after the well being of your mind and body.
(8) Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.
(9) Be truthful and honest at all times.
(10) Take full responsibility for your actions.

LAKOTA CULTURE 101:

If we're to serve effectively within the Native Community, we need to set aside our preconceived ideas about native people.

Larry Salway grew up on the Rosebud Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. He rose out of the poverty of his childhood and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and later, a professor at the Oglala Lakota College campuses in Kyle and Rapid City, SD. He served for five years as Tribal Judge in Pine Ridge, SD. Mr. Salway has also served as pastor of churches in Arizona and South Dakota. Larry is Co-President of Life Initiatives.

the lakota culture series:

LAKOTA CULTURE 101 - Setting Aside our Preconceptions

LAKOTA CULTURE 102 - Cultural Comparisons (Part 1)

LAKOTA CULTURE 103 - Cultural Comparisons (Part 2)

LAKOTA CULTURE 104 - The 4 Levels of Native Acculturation

LAKOTA CULTURE 105 - The Interpersonal Styles of Native People

LAKOTA CULTURE 106 - Stereotypes: How Native People May View Non-Native People (Part 1)

LAKOTA CULTURE 107 - Stereotypes: How Native People May View Non-Native People (Part 2)

LAKOTA CULTURE 108 - The Medicine Wheel: Introduction

LAKOTA CULTURE 109 - Values, Virtues, and Ceremonies

LAKOTA CULTURE 110 – Sacredness of the Sacred Hoop

LAKOTA CULTURE 111 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Living in Harmony

LAKOTA CULTURE 112 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Living in Balance

LAKOTA CULTURE 113 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Discovering Beauty and Peace

LAKOTA CULTURE 114 - How our Sacred Hoop is Broken

LAKOTA CULTURE 115 - The Result of a Broken Sacred Hoop

LAKOTA CULTURE 116 - RESTORING THE BROKEN HOOP: Spiritual Renewal

LAKOTA CULTURE 117 - Spiritual Renewal: The Greatest Sun Dancer

LAKOTA CULTURE 118 - Walking the Red Road