Preserving Lakota Heritage: Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook and the Seven Sacred Ceremonies

Loretta Afraid

“Future generations of Oglalas should know everything their ancestors believed and practiced; and so that all the world will know of the Oglala Gods!”             George Sword – Mi Wakan 1896 Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook is an activist, cultural, and language bearer, an involved Oglala Elder, and a loving grandmother. Loretta has served on […]