Native American History

In this rare 1962 film from South Dakota Public Broadcasting's archives, we listen as writer, poet and ethnographer John G. Neihardt reads from his book, "Black Elk Speaks".

In this Dakota Life story from 2005, we learn more about the history of Bear Butte.

On November 20, 2013, Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota code talkers who served in World War II against Germany and Japan posthumously received the Congressional Code Talkers Medal of Service.

In this 2004 Dakota Life story, meet Native American artist Joanne Bird.

The South Dakota Historical Society details the life of author and physician Charles A. Eastman.

In this Dakota Life story from 2005, we meet contemporary Native American Artist Randall Blaze.

In this Dakota Life story from 2007, we meet Oglala Lakota Artist Kevin Pourier who specializes in creating jewelry with buffalo horn.

A group of people on the Lake Traverse Reservation are working to ensure the survival of the Sioux languages.

The South Dakota Historical Society details the life of Oglala chief American Horse.

The South Dakota Historical Society profiles Benjamin Black Elk