That the People May Live: The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk, Holy Man of the Lakota
Veterans Hall NewburyThis lecture explores the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk (c.1866-1950), the Lakota holy man made famous by the book Black Elk Speaks. Dr. Costello begins with Black Elk’s Great Vision and his struggle to discern his calling during the events of the Great Sioux War. During his long life, Black Elk lived out [...]