Sacred Fireplace (Oceti Wakan): Life and Teachings of a Lakota Medicine Man

from Auntie-Nanuuq

2.5 StarsThis book was written by Pete Catches & his son Peter. Pete Catches told these things to his son who translated them and put them into book form. There are a few sections that were written by Peter Catches as well.Pete Catches was a Lakota Medicine Man from outside the Pineridge Rez....h...

from juniperSun

Pete Catches tells of his life, from early years, teachings and experiences. He wasn't a perfect person, but he did accept the responsibility to be a medicine man, as he was guided by his vision. He shares some teachings about the Inipi, hanbleciya, sundance, and hunkapi ceremonies as well as som...

from juniperSun

Pete Catches tells of his life, from early years, teachings and experiences. He wasn't a perfect person, but he did accept the responsibility to be a medicine man, as he was guided by his vision. He shares some teachings about the Inipi, hanbleciya, sundance, and hunkapi ceremonies as well as som...