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“All things are our relatives; what we do to everything, we do to ourselves. All is really One.”

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Black Elk
Black Elk

Black Elk, whose real name was Netsahihoka, was a medicine man of the Omaha Sioux tribe. Born on December 1, 1863, and died on August 19, 1950, Black Elk is known for his profound spiritual insight and contributions to the Sioux culture. more

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