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Start and finish - Rapid City, South Dakota.
We begin by entering He Sapa Wakan – The Heart of Everything That Is – the sacred Black Hills, Holy Land of the Lakota people. In the Black Hills we seek out Tatanka, the buffalo, and in sight of one of the last free herds of buffalo we will explore the spiritual and physical significance of the buffalo to the Lakota people
At Wind Cave we will learn of Lakota genesis. At the Place of the Thunders, Hinhan Kaja Paha, we ascend the highest point in the Black Hills upon which Black Elk experienced much of what embodied the story of his life as told in Black Elk Speaks.
At the Bear's Lodge (Devils Tower) we hear ancient tribal explanations of the sacred rock’s creation, then standing before the sacred mountain, Inyan Kara.
Traveling north to the band of Crazy Horse’s mother, the Minneconjou Lakota of the Cheyenne River Reservation, we visit the area where Pte San Win, the White Buffalo Calf Woman, brought the Sacred Pipe to the Lakotas and the knowledge of the Seven Sacred Rites. With tribal members, we discuss the significance and sanctity of the pipe.
Continuing north, we reach the Standing Rock Reservation of the Hunkpapa Lakota, the band of Sitting Bull and Gall, whom are among the great leaders we will discuss. We explore the life and legacy of Tatanka Iyotake, the great Hunkpapa Lakota patriot and visionary – Sitting Bull. From his birthplace on the Standing Rock Reservation, to his resistance of white encroachment and inspiring leadership, we visit the sites and discuss the events that shaped the life of Sitting Bull
Heading south through the Crow Creek reservation, we visit the Akta Lakota Museum and Heritage Center, then we continue south to Fort Pierre on the Missouri River.
Amidst the incredible landscape of Mako Sica, the Badlands, we hear the perspectives of Lakota ambassadors whose ancestors gave all to protect Lakota culture: from the arrival of the Europeans, to ‘Red Cloud’s War’ of 1866 and the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, to the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Driving through the Badlands to Pine Ridge we reach the land of Red Cloud, the Oglala Lakota Nation, and take the Chief Red Cloud trail on the way to Wounded Knee.
We finish our journey at one of the most sacred sites on the Northern Plains – Mato Paha - Bear Butte.
Journey dates:
May 27th – June 7th (Europeans return June 8)
Aug 18th – Aug 28th (Europeans return Aug 29th)
Can’t make these set dates? Not necessarily a problem. Please CONTACT US with your wishlist of sites and areas – we can create a private itinerary for you with our team of all-indigenous guides.
We don't charge single supplements and we don't ask tour members to share rooms. We are happy to provide add-on experiences for tour members, and will make all US$ cost revisions for you. Please discuss possibilities and pricing with Sarah.
Photo 1 - Author/photographer Serle CHapman is your guide on this journey, joined by other indigenous guides, speakers and tribal representatives.
Photo 2 - The spirit of the Lakota Nation
Photo 3 - Jasmine (a world champion hoop dancer who often displays her skills to our tour members) and her son Noah photographed at Bear Butte.
Photo 4 - He Sapa, the Sacred Black Hills, or to the Lakota people, the Heart of Everything That Is.
Photo 5 - One reason this tour gets it's name, Lakota Moon
Photo 6 - A tipi village in South Dakota - these tipis were actually used on the movie Hidalgo
Photo 7 - The Badlands - an incredible moonscape encompassing 'The Stronghold' for the Lakota people.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
You can supplement the Lakota Moon tour with a stay at our tipi ranch or extra guided excursions with our Lakota or Cheyenne guides, at either end of your journey with us. Please contact us for details – these extra activities are usually only offered by prior arrangement
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