These are elements that make Being Lakota worth reading and worth wondering about."-Joane Nagel, Western Historical Quarterly, ""Only after finishing the richly detailed episodes does one realize how skillfully Petrillo develops her purpose, convincing readers that, as Lupe insists, widespread intermarriage between Indian nations is indeed traditional, and consequently, an Indian person has several ways to live as an Indian. The book's strengths are its clear and engaging writing, the compelling biographical narratives contained in the oral history material, and the unresolved but important puzzle of the Trejo's place and relationship to Lakota culture and community. "Important and interesting questions posed by this articulate and reflective couple's shared biography. It also serves to explore new approaches to collaborative ethnography, with reflections on learning to work well in a Native community. In the late 1980s they began holding a Sundance on the Red Bear family's land near Allen, South Dakota, and the ceremony was dedicated to Lupe after his death."" "Being Lakota" deepens our understanding of modern Lakota life and affords a memorable glimpse of the choices and paths taken by individuals in a Native community. These issues are highlighted as they talk about their experiences setting up a Sundance ceremony. Conversations between this Lakota/Mexican couple and scholar Larissa Petrillo convey key aspects of the couple's everyday life: what it means to be an Indian and Lakota how they negotiate their different ethnic identities their feelings about recent concerns with appropriating Lakota religious practices and beliefs and the tenets of Lakota spirituality that shape their perceptions and actions. In their forty years together, the Trejos raised eleven children, supported themselves as migrant workers, and celebrated their lives and cultural heritage. ![]() Melda Trejo, nee Red Bear (1939-), is an Oglala Lakota from Pine Ridge Reservation, while Lupe Trejo (1938-99) is Mexican and a long-time resident at Pine Ridge. The ledger book contains an appendix for the people of the Red Cloud Agency at that time which I would be happy to check to make sure your ancestor is listed."Being Lakota" explores contemporary Lakota identity and tradition through the life-story narratives of Melda and Lupe Trejo. The Nebraska Historical Society in Lincoln, Neb would be happy to copy pages for a $ or you can purchase the book from them as well or look on line for other sources that sell books. So if noting else this information may be able to place your ancestor at the Red Cloud Agency in 1876-1877. You will find Census, Head of Households by name and their family members by number of male and females, also Head of Household for ration tickets. This ledger contains several other Sioux bands along with the Northern Cheyennes and Arapahoes who came in to the agency in the early spring of 1877. The day after Crazy Horse surrendered a clerk for the Red Cloud Agency recorded 899 in his band. This is a reprint of the actual ledger record book containing 200 pages with the first entry date of November 8, 1876. Take a look at a book by Tom Buecker and Eli Paul titled, The Crazy Horse Surrender Ledger. However I have a suggestion until you have the time and means to make your visit. I have found much valued information at the National Archives, especially the Kansas City Branch where with gloves you can touch the actual documents. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RM-KC. ĭue to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. For access to these non-digitized records, please contact the National Archives at Kansas City (RM-KC) via email at. ![]() ![]() ![]() Since Agency records contain all their predecessor Agency records, Red Cloud Agency records will be filed under the Pine Ridge Agency. 1880 - in the Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Record Group 75) that may contain the information you seek. We searched the National Archives Catalog and located the series Ration Tickets, ca. Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
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