Wilbur Between Lodges to provide lecture at Crazy Horse Memorial on August 6th
Wilbur Between Lodges will present “Lakota Thought & Philosophy” on Thursday, August 6th at 6 p.m. during the free Thursday Night Summer Performance & Lecture Series at Crazy Horse Memorial.
Wilbur Between Lodges was born at Wanblee on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He attended school at Wanblee and at St. Francis, S.D. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1965. Later he attended Whiting Business College in Cleveland, Ohio, and Oglala Lakota College.
Wilbur will explain thought and philosophy of the Lakota along with songs which were composed for events in Lakota life. He will also explain the purpose and provide some examples of song. He is often assisted by his wife Cheryl who also provides vocal accompaniment. Wilbur is also a fluent Lakota speaker.
In April 1994 Wilbur was chosen to be a traditional chief. He has served the Oglala Sioux Tribe for many years as a councilman, Vice President of the tribe, Fifth Member of the tribe, and served as President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe from 1994-1996 & Vice President/President in 1998-2000. He has also worked with the tribe in procurement and housing.
There will be free admission to Crazy Horse Memorial for those attending this education program, with a suggested donation of 3 cans of food per person for the KOTA Care & Share Food Drive. After the program please take the time to tour the complex and stay for the spectacular laser light show at dark.
On August 13th Mike He Crow will present and demonstrate “Traditional Lakota Art” during the 2009 Summer Performance & Lecture Series.