Black Elk Lives, Conversations with the Black Elk Family

The story and teachings of Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950), first recorded by John G. Neihardt in Black Elk Speaks, have played a critical role in shaping the way in which American Indians and others view the past, present, and future. These conversations with the descendants of Oglala Lakota holy man Nicholas Black Elk offer an intimate look at life on the Pine Ridge Reservation and fresh perspectives on the religious, economic, and political opportunities and challenges facing the Lakota people today. In addition to revealing more about Black Elk the healer, the family also provides glimpses of Black Elk as a family man, teacher and influential ancestor.