Arvol Looking Horse
At a glance:
- Series: Magill's Choice: American Indian Biographies, Revised Edition
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, American Indian History
Article abstract: Arvol Looking Horse is a major American Indian spiritual leader, Lakota traditionalist, and spokesperson on cultural issues.
Arvol Looking Horse was born on the Cheyenne River Reservation in north central South Dakota, a region that is home to four of the seven bands of Lakota speakers who represent the western branch of the Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota Sioux Confederation known as the Seven Council Fires (Oceti Sakowin).
At the age of twelve, Looking Horse became the youngest person to assume the responsibilities of Keeper of the...
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