This is a series of photos and words about some of Tunkasila (Grandfather) John Fire Lame Deer's life.. along with some video clips from a 1973 Chiefs & Leaders meeting, with Grandfathers/Chiefs Fools Crow, Red Cloud ..and more Elders. There is also a companion video for this one.., ..with a series of QUOTES.., from Grandfather Lame Deer. ----------------------------------------- Grandfather “Tahca Ushte” (John Fire Lame Deer).. also known as Lame Deer and John Fire.. is a Lakota Holy Man, member of the Heyoka Society.., grandson of the Miniconjou-Lakota Sioux head man Lame Deer.. ..and father of Archie Fire Lame Deer. John Fire Lame Deer was born on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. His father was Silas Fire Let-Them-Have-Enough. His mother was Sally Red Blanket. “We must try to save the white man from himself. This can be done.. if only all of us, Indians and non-Indians alike., ..can once again see ourselves, as part of this
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