Stories of Lakota Elders

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Healing, Reconnections, and Hopes

In this final episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder reflects on healing, reconnection, and the hopes she carries for future generations. Joined by Ru

May 10
54 min

Art, Ancestors and Healing

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder shares how art became a pathway for healing, reflection, and connection to her ancestors. Through her w

May 10
1 h 05 min

Presidency & Leadership (Part 2)

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder continues reflecting on her presidency as the first woman elected President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

May 10
1 h 07 min

Leadership, Politics, and Making History (Part 1)

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder reflects on her historic journey to becoming the first woman elected President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe

May 10
48 min

Sister Friends, Influences, and Role Models

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder reflects on the women, leaders, and mentors who helped shape her life and leadership. Through stories o

May 10
58 min

Relocation: L.A. and Urban Indian Life

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder shares her journey into urban Indian life through the federal Relocation Program, which brought her from

May 10
1 h 03 min

Boarding School (Part 2)

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder continues sharing her experiences at Holy Rosary Mission boarding school—this time through an intergener

May 10
1 h 00 min

Boarding School (Part 1)

In this episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder shares her firsthand experiences as a student at Holy Rosary Mission boarding school. With honesty and

May 10
1 h 04 min

Birth Story and Emergence

In the first episode of Stories of Lakota Elders, Cecelia Fire Thunder—respected elder, former president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and a beloved leader across Lakota hom

May 10
41 min

Coming Soon

In Stories of Lakota Elders, a podcast presented by Maȟpíya Lúta, Cecelia Fire Thunder—Oglala Lakota nurse, educator, and the first woman to serve as president of the Ogl

Jun 18 2025
4 min