Wasichu
Wasichu is a word used by the Lakota to describe "white people." It also means something incomprehensible.
Sioux
A grouping of Native American tribes. The Lakota are the westernmost Sioux tribe.
Ogalala
One of the seven tribes that make up the Lakota community.
Lament
Lamenting is a type of prayer meant to ask the gods for a vision. The lamenter must first seek the blessings of a medicine man before secluding himself for the sacred ritual.
Hunkpapa
Hunkpapa is also one of the seven tribes that make up the Lakota people.
Heyoka
A Heyoka is a sacred entertainer. In the Lakota culture, the Heyoka bears sacred powers which he showcases in front of a crowd as a form of entertainment.
Ghost Dance
This is a sacred Indian dance that is believed to harness the spiritual powers of the dead. Indians also believe that the dance grants them a safe voyage into the afterlife.
