LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLASSROOM

About the Instructor

Fred Stands – Hau Mitakya pi.  My name is Fred Stands.  I’m the Lakota Language teacher here at RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL.  I’ve been teaching the language for 24 years.  I’m a fluent speaker.  I teach language, history, culture, tradition, spirituality, and pow wow.  Sometimes I get to a point where I have to put in extra time to really work with the children.  They enjoy class and are willing to learn.  I am a Pow Wow singer and a traditional dancer.  My drum group is called ‘Sons of the Oglala’s’.  We are one of the oldest drums around.  Matt and Nellie Two Bulls formed the group back in the 50’s.  They were the Lakota language and singing teachers here at Red Cloud for about 20 years so you can see how long this class has been going on – that’s 41 years for the language class.  I don’t know who taught it before that.  I’m happy to be part of RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL.  That is some parts of my life.  Thank-you.