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The American West No More, Lakota Nation Releases National Map
Lakota Natural Land-Base Divides 5 U.S. State Boundaries
Published on Jan 4, 2008 - 7:44:51 AM
By: Lakota Oyate
Lakota Oyate, a continuing effort of the Lakota Freedom Delegation, released a map of national boundaries which will force state and Federal government in five states to begin the process of planning their governmental initiatives without tens of thousands of acres of land.
Meanwhile, the Lakota people begin the process of recovering their natural land-base without U.S. government interference. Protection of sacred sites and confrontation with exploitative government and private enterprises that have been removing or polluting Lakota lands comes to the forefront.
The map, which can be found at www.lakotaoyate.net provides an initial glimpse into a free and independent Lakota.
"The free Lakota nation is regaining the original natural territory of its unceeded land," said Lakota Freedom Delegate Canupa Gluha Mani (Duane Martin Sr.). "The white man promised that as long as the grass grows and the rivers flow this land will always be yours[the Lakota]. This promise still lives within the heart of the Lakota Nation."
The northern and western boundaries of Lakota run along the Yellowstone and Big Horn rivers in North Dakota and Montana. The southern boundaries run along the North Platte and Platte rivers in Wyoming and Nebraska, while the eastern boundary of Lakota shares the bank of the Missouri River.
Canupa Gluha Mani added, "The He Sapa will never be for sale, its just returning to its natural owners, the Lakota Independent Nation."
Lakota Oyate emerges from the work of the Lakota Freedom Delegation and continues to ensure the voice of the oyate - the Elders, children and all people - are respected and heard in the rebirth of the Lakota Nation. For more information, please visit our new website at www.lakotaoyate.net.

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Comments
TatankaShondiae(aka:Kenny Gustafson
20 Sep 2009, 13:50
I am so disgusted with what the U.S. Gov't has done to Native American
tribes; all through the ages of history that I am not even prund to say
that I am an American anymore. I am prouder of my own personal walk w/
Tecashla,& all of the signs He has given me along the way. I am just 1
small voice that wants to do so much more for Lakota Nation & all other
tribal nations!! What can Tecashla, Jesus, & TatankaShondiae, do to help? I
know that I can not do anything without Tecashla in my corner! please keep
me updated & informed. I am in Petaluma, Ca. & am willing & able to help
wherever I can!
Sincerly & Respectually Yours,
TatankaShondiae, Kenny Gustafson
Hazel Bonner
29 Aug 2009, 13:11
I am trying to get in Touch with Duane Martin in regards to Huron "Jake"
Red Dog. I Know that his burial is today and wanted to let people know that
he wrote me many letters. On August 19, 2007, he wrote me saying that "in
case I don't return from [prison] alive I request through you that I be
buried in Wounded Knee Massacre Cemetery."
Humma Waquesi
12 Nov 2008, 13:40
I would like to get a news letter sent to my email on the state of the
union for the Lakota Nation and how it is progressing.
Thank you,
Humma Waquesi
Judith Last Horse
04 Nov 2008, 15:57
I agree
jeremy windsor
06 May 2008, 17:03
i believe that this should have taken place long ago. From the dawn of the
american government to this very moment, the government (big brother) has
always practiced the art of saying one thing and doing its opposite.
Native americans have resided on this land long before the europeans
claimed to have discovered a new country. Then they trespass on others
lands and began a systematic destruction and rebuild of this new country
into yet another european colony. Then more and more lands are stolen from
the different nations of indians that inhabit this place to the point that
the indians realize that they must fight back for the sake of thier people.
Big brother views this as an insult and retaliates. Toward the end the
government started making bargins with thier treaties. Now this is the
part i dont understand. How is it, that this new government thinks it can
bargin with land that belongs to the indian nations already. But the
native americans being the people of peace and in a position where it is
understood that the weapons of these white men are far superior to those of
the indians, forcibly and regretably agree to thier harassers demands.
Then slowly but surely these reservations get smaller and smaller as this
new governments appetite grows and this brings out almost the entire
anhillation of native americans. In short, this government has
systematically raped the indian nations and despite the span of time that
has elapsed, i feel that the lakota and all other tribes be reimburesed
entirely.
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