The Lakota Way: Values, Virtues, and Traditional Knowledge – Series Index
This 10-part educational series explores the foundational values of the Lakota people, guiding us through the teachings that shape identity, family, ceremony, governance, and cultural continuity. Each virtue reflects a pillar of Lakota life — timeless, sacred, and necessary in today’s world.
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- Part 1 – Introduction: The Lakota Way and the Seven Virtues
- Part 2 – Woohitika (Bravery): Strength in Action and Spirit
- Part 3 – Wacantognaka (Generosity): The Power of Giving
- Part 4 – Wóksape (Wisdom): Teaching the Next Generations
- Part 5 – Wowacintanka (Fortitude): Enduring with Courage and Heart
- Part 6 – Woohitika (Courage): Defenders of the Sacred and the People
- Part 7 – Wówaunsila (Compassion): The Heart of Lakota Kinship
- Part 8 – Unšila (Humility): Honoring Others Above Self
- Part 9 – Wičhóȟ’an (The Circle of Life): Living in Sacred Balance
- Part 10 – Living the Lakota Way Today: A Return to Balance, Spirit, and Community
Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ – We are all related.