Lakota spiritual leader, founder of Dakota 38+2 ceremonial ride, dies at 74
Nephew describes Jim Miller as “a loving uncle, a loving father, loving husband, loving grandfather, a loving patriarch”
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Nephew describes Jim Miller as “a loving uncle, a loving father, loving husband, loving grandfather, a loving patriarch”
After the Dakota 38+2 Wokiksuye Ride arrived at Reconciliation Park on Monday, Todd Finney recalled how his uncle’s dream inspired the remembrance event.
Organizers say the 2022 ride will mark the end of the annual tradition since 2005, but they're planning a new chapter.
The return each year of the Dakota Wokiksuye Memorial Ride ensures that dozens of Dakota continue to honor their ancestors in Reconciliation Park
Todd Finney and five generations of his Dakota family members stood out in the cold last weekend at the spot where, exactly 159 years ago, 38 Dakota akicita — warriors — were hanged at the order of a U.S. president.