Melda and Lupe Trejo on "Being Indian" -- Family -- Impressions -- Long time ago -- They come from the family -- Collaboration -- We started getting together -- Affiliation: Lupe -- Identity -- Sun Dance got started down here -- Generation: Melda -- Two cultures we have to put together -- Identity -- Tradition -- I spend my life in church -- These old people pray real good -- Knowledge -- Talking together
Summary
Being Lakota explores contemporary Lakota identity and tradition through the life-story narratives of Melda and Lupe Trejo. Melda Trejo, ne Red Bear (1939), is an Oglala Lakota from Pine Ridge Reservation, while Lupe Trejo (193899) is Mexican and a long-time resident at Pine Ridge
Analysis
Dakota Indians -- South Dakota -- Pine Ridge Indian Reservation -- Ethnic identity
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-162) and index
Notes
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