. I met a man 15 years ago on Hardin canyon Hill. On top while it was shut down christmas day 20 cars and trucks Wrecked . He said his great great GrandFather ran the Lance throw Custers Ears. So his spirit would be locked in his body. The man that told me this worked at the collage of the Crow .
@@kh2945Please, that’s such an immature way to look at the world and the wilderness that we delude ourselves into thinking we are not a part of. You don’t need to declare an entire race racist (which is racism and does nothing to stop perpetuating the bullshit) to explain why a modern and organized nation with millions of people and the technologies and economy to support that was inevitably going to crowd out the few thousand rather disorganized natives who were often fighting with Europeans against rival tribes rather than uniting into something resembling a real nation. 90 out of 100 White people could have been the kindest most live and let live people on the planet and things still would have happened the way they did. Just like it’s inevitable and a reality we must accept (without reactionary violence or racial segregation if you’re a decent person) now with the large Hispanic population in the US even if illegal immigration was completely stopped somehow. It’s the way of the world and it doesn’t make anyone racially inferior or superior and it doesn’t automatically mean everyone was motivated by “racism”. It is in every creatures DNA to look out for their own survival and to fight or flee when the territory they want/need when another currently holds it. No living thing really has territory it if they can’t defend it and kill for it when it’s contested and that goes for anything on the food chain. You can try to have peace or you can try to have territory but it’s a sense of entitlement that makes some think they can have both for nothing. If anything the way to have both requires the payment of going to war for a short time now to establish deterrence and hopefully a longer term peace later. Nothing is free though and you must pay some sort of cost and have some legitimate claim to the power and land you hold. A few thousand disunited natives controlling an entire continent over the will and desire of millions of immigrants from more advanced nations to control said continent would be turning the laws of nature on its head. It does not take “white supremacy” to explain why that would be the case. Why can’t the sad creatures on the very bottom of the food chain have both peace and some beach front property while we’re at it, if we’re going to declare the laws of nature immoral and try to reverse them (the soviet union tried that and shockingly it turns into tyranny not democracy when the government feels obligated to lecture and fundamentally change the people). To pretend the Europeans weren’t being fucked with by the Turks or the mongols or each other, that the British and Spanish weren’t racing to dominate the new world to secure their safety and position in the old one, that is ignorant and totallly dehumanizes the struggle and similar histories of Europeans (and everyone else btw...life is tough) that you empathize with in the Native Americans. You don’t think the UK ever experienced an invasion and being virtually if not literally enslaved by a foreign nation/people? The Vikings, the Romans, the Normans and the French all did essentially the same thing to natives of the British Isles. Why would it be any more fair to have places in the world like the UK or Japan (you don’t think they would have colonized America if Europeans weren’t in a position to first?) where millions of people live with scarce natural resources, while another group bogarts an entire continent that they have not only the ability to sail to but the military strength to easily conquer. You’re asking the Patriots to lose the Super Bowl there...that’s a step away from societal decline and suicide to have that opportunity and not take it. It would be disrespectful and show a lack of appreciation for thee seriousness of life. It would mean you treat this shit like a game you can afford to lose rather than something real, important and meaningful. The message that gets missed in that type of “everything is white supremacy” analysis is what Sitting Bull didn’t miss, which is empathy for and understanding of those you are at war with, and to organize and care for your own people and their freedom. You have to know that the people you feel picked on by probably feel the same way about you and that you have a responsibility to end the bad trip when you recognize your on one rather than pull on the Chinese finger trap and go further into the dark spiral.
Other than the lies, “we weren’t warlike only warlike people were the Americans”. Yeah right what about all the tribes u slaughtered to settle lthe black hills like the Pawnee, crow tribe etcetera... cmon
@@ProgressiveConservative a big issue that we whine about all day long is why our indigenous people disappear without a trace or why cartels are allowed contaminate our reservations with high volumes of meth, maybe visit an actual reservation before you decide to speak for them
Thank You Erine Lapointe. for your very clear oral history, We need more of this to get a better point of view.. We need more oral Indian historians to tell what really happened.
Oral storytellers go back to the ancient greeks. The works of Homer, of Greek Classics fame, were memorized word perfectly for centuries and passed down generation to generation before there was a Greek alphabet to write them down. In the Native American culture it was an honor to be a storyteller or oral historian.The stories they told were their history. I put more trust in these oral histories than 99% of textbooks.
while that would be ENTERTAINING. i think what we need is a few less consumers and a few more interesting mother fuckers picking up a book not on the best sellers list
@@christinedaunt2641 Custer was not a fool, a fact proven by his service in the Civil War and other battles with the natives. He was urged by many of his scouts to attack because they were convinced that the surprize factor had been lost. He was indeed responsible for deaths because he was the commanding officer.
In 2005, my daughter and I visited the Little Big Horn battlefield & cemetery. I had been there in 1976, one day after the 100th anniversary of the battle. The site had changed quite a bit. The one change that struck me was that most, if not all of the Park Rangers were Indigenous People. I thought about how ironic it is that not only are the very people the US government wanted to remove from the area still there, they are now caretakers of the place that was perhaps the beginning of the end for their way of life. There are now memorials to the warriors who fought in the battle. The site acknowledges the Indigenous participants in the battle and the culture from which they came. There was no such acknowledgment in 1976. I’m glad that the oral history has been kept alive by folks like Mr. LaPointe. I pray it never dies.
My grandma was Lakota, born on the Rez in Missouri in 1898....I know in my heart my ancestors were there at Little Big Horn that day. I am so proud of these people ! I know I inherited my strength and sprituality from them and are very grateful .
I have met and spoken with Mr. Lapointe several times at a museum he speaks at. Ernie is such an engaging person, full of honor and passion for his history. Nothing but respect, brother.
Humble folks with warrior spirit ! Humble they were not ! Many Indian tribes attacked and killed other tribes . They would breed with the captured women to poison the bloodline of the defeated tribe forever . You need to get the facts on the poor down trodden Indians and learn the facts . There were good tribes and there were tribes that did nothing but kill other Indian tribes.
They were far from humble. Read native history and it is a history off mass genocide and stepping on other tribes for their resources. Mass rape and jealousy. In fact it is the reason europeans did so well in the new world is many tribes sold out their own people.
@@strikeeagle6871 And look at your United States..!!! definitely not humble a colonizing country..!!! I'm glad you're precious United States is on the verge of collapsing..!!!! Let it..!!! NATIVE INDEPENDENCE...!!!
those races would be the indigenous races of the Levant that got decimated by the islamic arabian conquests that invaded and colonized the entire Levant in the 7th century and later by the turkish invasion... the natives of the levant (like maronites , syriacs , assyrians ..etc. ) are constantly getting exterminated for constantly refusing to convert to islam everytime a jihadi militia like the recent i.s.i.s emerges ... meanwhile the native american indian are no longer under threat and have gained worldwide recognition ..
I've always hated the fact the battle used to be called a "massacre." That word mostly reflects the result of the battle, but stupidly puts the blame for the battle on the Indians. They were peacefully assembled, doing no harm, when the 7th Cavalry attacked them. They fought because they had to defend themselves (and their families).
@ThoughtCrime no a massacre is a lopsided win you fake liberal zombie. If you watched sports you would know they say it all the time. Wounded Knee Massacre.. There are tons of them you are nobodys hero just a fake internet cop wannabe looking for an excuse to lool self righteous. You are puke vomit city fake hypocrite. 🙄🙄
They massacred them because they won so what. The soldiers were armed and firing so they had every right to wipe them out. God these fake white liberal snowflakes are pathetic and exhausting they will follow you everywhere just to tell you how to live your life and fold your laundry while their life is a mess. 🙄
The family resemblance is incredible .I am Australian Aboriginal and have been learning about my heritage . So glad you’ve recorded this for future generations xoxo
This account follows almost perfectly other unbiased accounts I've read about the battle, including an account by a survivor of Reno's unit. I think it's the real deal; the bullies got bitch slapped.
Too bad it was a bit embellished. Especially the "peaceful" hunters part. They literally killed, enslaved and stole the land from the Crow. ua-cam.com/video/H1y_0NfhF9c/v-deo.html
@@charleswalter2902 "Bullies" cool story bro. Apparently you need to pick up a history book and find out that these native tribes were anything but "peaceful" eze they killed in slaved and stole the land from the Crow before the white men even showed up. ua-cam.com/video/H1y_0NfhF9c/v-deo.html
I have toured the battle field and the museum. Although very small, the museum was absolutely fascinating. I have also attended the enactment of the battle which is held each year. It is a great place to visit whether you are a historian or not.
I’m not exactly sure how relations should’ve been conducted with native Americans during that era. But, I think any reasonable person has to agree with this: the policy that was implemented was completely unjust and immoral.
@@johnemerson1363 The Only Thing They Ever Told The American Native People And Kept Their Word Was !!!!! WE WILL TAKE YOUR LAND !!!!! THEY WERE ALSO COMMITING GENOCIDE AGAINST THE NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE !!!!! AND G. A. CUSTER WAS THE GOVERNMENTS INSTRUMENT !!!!! F. G..D.
Thank you Ernie for that story ...i grew up.in the 60s and 70s around world war 2 vets and listened to there stories and they are a lot different than what was in books
The archaeology at Little Big Horn also supports a very rapid battle. There's a smattering of shells all around "Custers Hill", but no big concentration in any one spot. There was no prolonged hold out. The Troopers were out numbered and out-gunned with their slow and cumbersome trap door Springfields. The oral history of it lasting only a few minutes is most likely true.
Yes .and the "deep ravine" he mentions, they found bodies of soldiers that had been caught trying to escape. They hadn't reallised there was about 1500 indian warriors in the camp, many with Winchester repeaters, some with old muzzle loaders and some with just bows. The level of fire they put down on the 7th was tremendous.
@@benaveiga546 everyone paints the little BigHorn battle as custers last stand, the heroic fight to the death.. Nope...they were all probably so scared. They couldnt form a single thought, and the battle lasting only a few minutes?..... Yeah...its true, to wipe out the 7th Calvery who was astronomicaly outnumbered Probably 50 to 2, id say it lasted maybe 15 minutes maximum
About 15 years ago, on "THE OLD HISTORY CHANNEL", they had a piece about "Custers Last Stand", from the perspective of those who were there, but whose descriptions had been ignored (the native Americans). So they gave background on how the battle had been portrayed (allot of help from Libby Custer)..and then how..years later, some people started to actually ask the "other participants"..the native Americans. Low and behold, with battlefield archeology ( brush fire had cleared large areas which helped), forensic science, shell casings locations and morphology..............the native American description matched up. Just an excellent show. I am sure you have seen it, but just to tag in how right your are.
This is one of the most fascinating films I may have ever seen. Stories passed on for over a Century by generation is an amazing thing, gift actually. Its a Living Documentary Thanks so much to post this.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie in San Pedro, CA. in 2013. He was here at the Warner Grand Theatre for a book signing session. We took pictures with him. what a nice honorable Lakota Sioux. I read my copy.
I am the person who got Sitting Bull's pipe back to the museum (Looking Horse?) It was the pipe the chief had given to Buffalo Bill, at some point. Cody passed it down to one of his relatives; and ultimately, it was given to me by an old man who never had any children. The only reason he gave me the pipe was because I am Shawnee! He told me not to tell anyone I had it since the Indians would want it back. I found a way to get it to Arvol Looking Horse for the museum. Did I do the right thing? I am not of Tatanka Iyotake's tribe. I am of Chief Black Hoof's Shawnee tribe. I hope the pipe got where it belongs. I took possession of it in 1971. Respectfully, Janice Forler
Janice Forler No the pipe belonged to the family. You know it is very wierd. I am half Hispanic and half native but since as far as i can remember i have had thoughts or memories of living on the plains and being a happy ppl. I have always had a connection with mother nature and always wanted to break free from humanity or civilization. I love to camp and be in the wilderness. I cry sometimes just looking at the grass or trees as they tell me a story mentally. I feel dejavu's in the forest as if memories of trees bring memories of happiness. Never sadness. I want to go get hypnotized to get passed life regression. Another thing is when i heard the lakota language it brought home into my heart and alot of words i understand and know. Yet i never studied the language. I love my ppl... I always will and i will always love our mother, the earth. She cries now because she misses my ppl......
Mitakuye Oyasin, The true passed down oral history straight from Chief Tatanka Iyotake's great grandsons mouth. Ernie very much resembles his great grandfather's looks quite a bit.
The warriors should not have went against Chief Sitting Bull's vision. When he went out onto the battle field and saw what his people did to the soldiers bodys against his visions warning to them, he knew it was the beggining of the end of our ancestors old way of life. Custer was a coward as he took his own life. It wasnt Custers last stand, it became our last big stand against the U.S military. I often wonder if things might have been different, had the people honored Sitting Bulls advice. "Leave the soldiers bodys as they lay, and take nothing".
Suicide doesn`t fit with the wound in his head. Unless he suddenly during battle and after being shot in the chest turned left-handed and shot himself in the left side of the head, as he was wight-handed. On
It is true the Cheyenne women did the cutting. They even poked holes in Custer's ears so he could hear what he promised the Cheyenne as he said he would never fight the Cheyenne again.
Native American means every person BORN in the America's. American Indian is the name tribal people were called here.. for the past 650 years. The think tank that decided and have forced us all into new PC speak/think.... has NO business redefining the words Humans use. Their new PC speak/think isn't about creating a better world, it has to do with bringing down the USA, bringing down our Borders because it encourages everyone to believe no borders is good. No thank you, we're not interested. If you lock your doors, you also believe in borders.
@USA#1 !! Lol dumb ass the natives have always been here they never came through Siberia..And the Aztecs were mapping the stars when Europeans were going around taken dumps in the middle of town lol When the Spaniards first seen the aztec city they were amazed of the beauty
It's been a month since you posted that(fart knocking) and no one has attacked you . seems to me this is a respectful lot. I don't need to say this cause everybody knows but you're a coward mate
@Google Gal - Wow, jealous about NOT meeting someone. That's got to be a first. I've not met many famous people in my life, but I can't say that I was ever jealous of those who have. To be honest about it, I don't think I have ever been jealous of anyone, for that matter. You need to come up with a better explanation or at least rebut or disprove my comments.
Visiting Little Big Horn is a must for every American. You can walk the battlefield and see the markers where the soldiers fell. It's very emotional because you really can feel the presence of the dead.
Thank you for sharing your history, sir. My son is an ethnic studies teacher at Coachella High School in California. He teaches Chicano and Indigenous history-it’s his passion. I know I raised him well.
Thanks for sharing Ernie. That was great. I'm reading a book on Custer right now. I remember the first time I read Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee. I went oh my god???? How could anybody be so cruel.
I loved that little moment describing how the older men would sit apart and converse in sign language. I could watch a series just on that topic alone.
There is more to that story. i was told by and old man from Rosebud who new some of the old men of that era that the old men used to sit around and use telepathy to communicate . A guy named macintyre wrote a book abvout how when he was looking for the headwaters of the amazon river in the 1970s , he ran across this same phenomenon amongst the Yanomama indians. Book is called Amazon Beaming.
I don't know how I got here? But I'm very humbled to have viewed this man's family story. I have big respect for our indigenous native americans. This was their home before we came along. God bless you Sir! 👍
Oh your sanctimony... Good grief. No people are Indigenous to this continent. None. Anyone born here is Native American. For thousands of years Indian fought amongst themselves... far more died at the hands of other Indians... Europe, was made up of 'tribes' as well. They were far more advanced and settled here... AS WELL. The 'horses' the Plains Indians began using, ONLY, were IN FACT a result of Spanish bringing them to this continent. The very name Crazy Horse... and the disfiguring of a Black Hills mountain in his name is a DIRECT result of 'the invaders'...
I could listen to this man tell stories for days. I am positive this account is probably pretty accurate. The details sound very genuine. Fascinating stuff
I worked with a Native American at a plant nursery, over 10 years ago. His name was Ernesto. He was the most nicest guy you could meet. He shared a lot of his philosophy with me that still I carry with me today.
I will tell you what is sad, is the living conditions of the people on the Crow Indian Reservation. I have wanted to see the site of the battle of Little Bighorn for 60 years and finally made 2 weeks ago. Our Park Service battle interpreter was a Crow Indian and he gave a different interpretation of the battle, I don't remember his name but he was very impressive in his knowledge of weapons and the battle. But what was really sad is when we went onto the Crow Reservation to ride around and take in the beautiful country. It was liking riding through a 3rd World Country, very sad and eye opening. I have not seen such terrible living conditions since I left Vietnam in 1969.
Is that on the people of the REZ? I think so. Very high suicide rates on Reservations brought on by drugs and alcohol. Be you Brown, Black, Yellow or yes even White, only you can dig out. No one else will do it for you. God Bless you on your Journey.
@@terryjp3050 I can see how it might seem to be on the people living on reservations. But I think that might be a little harsh. The drugs and alcohol are a symptom of colonization. I say this with respect, but we have to remember that hundreds of years of oppression have put (and tried to keep) Native people where they are. We can't think of the problems they face every day as JUST problems of individual people, they are also the problems of our wider society. A society that sought to harm and control them. And despite that, people on reservations have persevered, maintaining much of their culture and language even as the US government attempted to wipe them out. Yes there are drugs on reservations, and yes there is alcohol...but where did it come from? Which society invented those things, for profit, and first became addicted to them? These are things that white Americans put on reservations, sometimes to make money, and sometimes to destroy families. This is hard history to remember, and sometimes it's easier to believe that everyone'e problems are just their own, but we have to remember it's much more complicated. People struggling with the effects of our governments choices deserve our compassion, not a cold shoulder. You are right, ultimately, we have to dig ourselves out of our problems. But the others around you have to hand you the shovel. And when it comes to reservation history, the government has been holding a pretty tight grip on those shovels...
Yes, the Crow rez is deapicable. No bank, no big and rich casino and sad grocery stores (both of them). Also, the passenger train was taken a long time ago by the coal companies. No public transportation. Grrrr. One of worst in a series of "reservations" which are pretty much concentration camps without the razor wire. Northern Cheyenne rez is also very sad.
I just returned from Crow Fair today. August 17th. A very noble and colorful celebration. Bought some stunning jewelry for my girl. Why can't the Crow move forward?@@mizrae
@@johnandrews3547 The Crow rez is cut off from public transportation, and what was once a wide swath of land is now a pathetic bit of dirt with no bank, only a couple of stores, a struggling college, and crushing poverty. Outsiders think the Crow could be rich because of government stipends, but just take a visit. Don't get me started. The Crows don't want to be white people, pure and simple. Well, that's my opinion from working with them for many years.
This is about Sitting Bull and his heritage. I am over the Custer debate. Sorry my comments have moved spotlight. Sitting Bull was a good leader and good man to his people. My respect goes to him and those who remember him. Thank you for sharing you history.
Thank you so much for posting this important oral history! So critical that future generations can hear 1st and 2nd person narratives of historical events....especially histories of indigenous peoples of all countries.
I am finding it hard to express my feelings after listening to Ernie's recounting but I will try. All my childhood I grew up hearing stories from my uncle Paul regarding our family ancestry (MicMac), my Grand Mother was MicMac and my Grand Father was French. Most of my nine Uncles served in the US Navy and the US Army my Father was not able to he was 4f due to bad hearing. I would join the US Marines at the age of 17. I was treated as a man at that age and I guess tolerated most times, funny how I can see (remembering) my Uncle's close friends from the Wampanoag family visiting, talking and eating. We would discuss the two different ways of life that of the red and that of the white in ways were so similar yet so far apart. Family being most important of all. I have always been torn between these worlds of two great peoples divided. Only through time have I come to understand the divisions of the people of this land and how greed separated us as a nation. Ernie speaks in a way that I have almost forgotten and have not heard since the passing of my Uncle. Thank you for this video I know I am a bit late coming to the table :) better late than never. Peace and God Bless. To Ernie and his kin may the blessings of this world and the next watch kindly over you all.
Oh your sanctimony... Good grief. No people are Indigenous to this continent. None. Anyone born here is Native American. For thousands of years Indian fought amongst themselves... far more died at the hands of other Indians... Europe, was made up of 'tribes' as well. They were far more advanced and settled here... AS WELL. The 'horses' the Plains Indians began using, ONLY, were IN FACT a result of Spanish bringing them to this continent. The very name Crazy Horse... and the disfiguring of a Black Hills mountain in his name is a DIRECT result of 'the invaders'...
@@billhosko7723 Yeah it's true that this continent, and this region in particular, is no stranger to war, brutality, and massacres. The whole history of the Plains and the Rockies is chock full of viscous human beings and honorable warriors alike. The American settlers were not particularly violent and were, in fact, some of the most generally peaceful people in the region. It was the Federal Government and the US Cavalry that were the exception in this, and their especially cruel campaigns and agendas were most of the reason the tribes in those places met such a tragic end. Centralization and Federalism tends to always steamroll and assimilate or exterminate all those that are in the way. Though, as Mr. Lapointe says, it was the Lakotas' lack of restraint in disrespecting their sacred tradition of not desecrating the fallen who had fled that sealed their fate. Whether this was some metaphysical consequence, or some retaliatory consequence they incurred from their enemies, this fact should not be overlooked.
Such an honor. I could listen to learn from these passed-down, word-of-mouth accounts for days. Many thanks. Like a true raconteur he shares the account so effortlessly as though he were literally there; notwithstanding, he was there transitively via, his great grandfather, Sitting Bull.
Oh i hope i dont die knowing too little of what La Pointe say , I can listen 20 years straight to such wonderful people. The absolute last un spoiled history told.
Dear Mr. Lapointe, Thank you for sharing your family's oral tradition. These honorable men sound like Knights of the realm. Never met my Grandparents. Don't know what I am. But, you have an ally in me.
GOD BLESS YOU ERNIE🙏🏻I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO SIT WITH YOU TO JUST LISTEN OF YOUR GREAT TREMENDOUS LEGACY SIR.GODS SPEED TO YOU.YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MAN AND HUMAN BEING 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸GOD BLESS YOU AND THE PEOPLE 👈🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Interesting video,interesting too the accuracy of some of the details,such as Custer's hair. many do not realize he had had it cut before the battle.Neat that that fact shows up in an oral history.
Custer was not killed. He ran off with Crazy Horse's woman down an escape hatch on the top of last stand hill. I have seen it. It leads to an underground bunker where Yellow hair and Crazy Horse's horney squaw had 54 children and lived long enough to start the Nazi Party. Adolph Hitler was one of these children. Born on April 20th 1889. He was born with a little toothbrush mustache and a peace pipe in his hand. Pretty cool stuff huh? Go to the North side of the obelisk at the crest of the hill. take 7 paces and then turn south by west and wait until the shadow at exactly 4 pm on the summer solstice illuminates the scant outline of a round 18" scuttle. This is all true. Turn the handle counterclockwise three times knock twice rapidly and say"help us obiwan, you're our only hope" in Finnish with a slight Bavarian (Southern not Northern) accent and PRESTO Bob's your uncle! @Ian Harding
Legend says that Custer was not scalped because the Indians "honored" him, but in reality he was not scalped because he was balding and nobody wanted such a dishonorable trophy.
When I heard of Custer attacking and killing old men, young children and women he became a monster and I have nothing but admiration for Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. They fought, true but think about it Custer got Karma.
Custer had a huge ego. Speculation that he was looking for a big win so that he could run for President. I do feel for the men under his command that paid for his blunder with their lives.
@@marshaverduzco2859 they were all the same then, the whites were just better organized. In this battle the natives were actually better armed! The native tribes slaughtered each other every chance they had including these Sioux who were actually on Crow and Pawnee land that they invaded.
Ernie’s heritage finally proven by DNA, he is Sitting Bull’s Great Grandson. Also a great warrior in Nam.
Sitting bull say howww
7 yr old video stating sitting bulls great great grandson....
. I met a man 15 years ago on Hardin canyon Hill. On top while it was shut down christmas day 20 cars and trucks
Wrecked . He said his great great GrandFather ran the Lance throw Custers Ears. So his spirit would be locked in his body.
The man that told me this worked at the collage of the Crow .
Didn't need a DNA test to prove that... just hear the man
There were lots of great warriors in Viet Nam, I know I was there
He actually looks like his famous Great Grandfather! Handsome, proud people!
That being said, it is sad that they couldn’t keep hold onto their lands!
@@kh2945 It will always be a shameful time for all that believed in "Manifest Destiny" which was only a fancy word for theft!
@@docredline racist European ideals based on “white supremacy “!
Still and always will be the land of the native indigenous peoples.
@@kh2945Please, that’s such an immature way to look at the world and the wilderness that we delude ourselves into thinking we are not a part of. You don’t need to declare an entire race racist (which is racism and does nothing to stop perpetuating the bullshit) to explain why a modern and organized nation with millions of people and the technologies and economy to support that was inevitably going to crowd out the few thousand rather disorganized natives who were often fighting with Europeans against rival tribes rather than uniting into something resembling a real nation. 90 out of 100 White people could have been the kindest most live and let live people on the planet and things still would have happened the way they did. Just like it’s inevitable and a reality we must accept (without reactionary violence or racial segregation if you’re a decent person) now with the large Hispanic population in the US even if illegal immigration was completely stopped somehow. It’s the way of the world and it doesn’t make anyone racially inferior or superior and it doesn’t automatically mean everyone was motivated by “racism”. It is in every creatures DNA to look out for their own survival and to fight or flee when the territory they want/need when another currently holds it. No living thing really has territory it if they can’t defend it and kill for it when it’s contested and that goes for anything on the food chain. You can try to have peace or you can try to have territory but it’s a sense of entitlement that makes some think they can have both for nothing. If anything the way to have both requires the payment of going to war for a short time now to establish deterrence and hopefully a longer term peace later. Nothing is free though and you must pay some sort of cost and have some legitimate claim to the power and land you hold. A few thousand disunited natives controlling an entire continent over the will and desire of millions of immigrants from more advanced nations to control said continent would be turning the laws of nature on its head. It does not take “white supremacy” to explain why that would be the case. Why can’t the sad creatures on the very bottom of the food chain have both peace and some beach front property while we’re at it, if we’re going to declare the laws of nature immoral and try to reverse them (the soviet union tried that and shockingly it turns into tyranny not democracy when the government feels obligated to lecture and fundamentally change the people). To pretend the Europeans weren’t being fucked with by the Turks or the mongols or each other, that the British and Spanish weren’t racing to dominate the new world to secure their safety and position in the old one, that is ignorant and totallly dehumanizes the struggle and similar histories of Europeans (and everyone else btw...life is tough) that you empathize with in the Native Americans. You don’t think the UK ever experienced an invasion and being virtually if not literally enslaved by a foreign nation/people? The Vikings, the Romans, the Normans and the French all did essentially the same thing to natives of the British Isles. Why would it be any more fair to have places in the world like the UK or Japan (you don’t think they would have colonized America if Europeans weren’t in a position to first?) where millions of people live with scarce natural resources, while another group bogarts an entire continent that they have not only the ability to sail to but the military strength to easily conquer. You’re asking the Patriots to lose the Super Bowl there...that’s a step away from societal decline and suicide to have that opportunity and not take it. It would be disrespectful and show a lack of appreciation for thee seriousness of life. It would mean you treat this shit like a game you can afford to lose rather than something real, important and meaningful. The message that gets missed in that type of “everything is white supremacy” analysis is what Sitting Bull didn’t miss, which is empathy for and understanding of those you are at war with, and to organize and care for your own people and their freedom. You have to know that the people you feel picked on by probably feel the same way about you and that you have a responsibility to end the bad trip when you recognize your on one rather than pull on the Chinese finger trap and go further into the dark spiral.
I could sit and listen too this dude all day.
rip itup --you do that, you clearly have an anti America agenda...
rip itup Me too
Guy commands respect
Wolf Pak Either am anti American agenda or an open mind?
@@wolfpak8228 Your probably na tRumptard. That's how adolescents and tRumptards think...
I have the most respect for these people , it was a honor to listen to your story .
bruh
Other than the lies, “we weren’t warlike only warlike people were the Americans”. Yeah right what about all the tribes u slaughtered to settle lthe black hills like the Pawnee, crow tribe etcetera... cmon
I love and respect the native warriors of old but the whiny bitches they’ve become today is a disgrace
@@ProgressiveConservative a big issue that we whine about all day long is why our indigenous people disappear without a trace or why cartels are allowed contaminate our reservations with high volumes of meth, maybe visit an actual reservation before you decide to speak for them
Yet the blacks whine,this society of American Indians sacrificed more then any blacks ever did.
Great respect for this man, his heritage and ancestors.
Honored to listen to him speak.
RIchard Davidson me too
why?
Agreed
Your "honored"? How come?
@@bi0dude42O Why not?
I feel honored to have listened to Mr. Lapointe tell this story. Much respect!
Viel Respekt
Respect and power to the NATIVE American.
Every time I hear or read about the Lakota people, I am impressed and moved by their values and humanity. He is fascinating to listen to, respect!
👍👍
Sir Ernie Lapointe thank you for telling your story lotta respect.
Thank you Mr. Lapointe, for sharing this history of the Lilttle Big Horn with us.
Robert Eastman,* Mississippi, Louisiana French and Ponca, good story I have seen today. Hi BEAR AGAIN 🦋
Thank You Erine Lapointe. for your very clear oral history, We need more of this to get a better point of view.. We need more oral Indian historians to tell what really happened.
Oral storytellers go back to the ancient greeks. The works of Homer, of Greek Classics fame, were memorized word perfectly for centuries and passed down generation to generation before there was a Greek alphabet to write them down. In the Native American culture it was an honor to be a storyteller or oral historian.The stories they told were their history. I put more trust in these oral histories than 99% of textbooks.
Thank you for setting Hollywood straight. We need a movie with the truth.
Hollywood is quite synonymous with our Hollywood producers. our jewish big shots
while that would be ENTERTAINING. i think what we need is a few less consumers and a few more interesting mother fuckers picking up a book not on the best sellers list
Yes so true. In fact Custer was a fool, he was told not to go into battle but did not listen & was responsible for so many innocent deaths.
@@christinedaunt2641 Custer was not a fool, a fact proven by his service in the Civil War and other battles with the natives. He was urged by many of his scouts to attack because they were convinced that the surprize factor had been lost. He was indeed responsible for deaths because he was the commanding officer.
Good luck. Hollywood can't even get the shootout at the OK Corral correct.
In 2005, my daughter and I visited the Little Big Horn battlefield & cemetery. I had been there in 1976, one day after the 100th anniversary of the battle. The site had changed quite a bit. The one change that struck me was that most, if not all of the Park Rangers were Indigenous People. I thought about how ironic it is that not only are the very people the US government wanted to remove from the area still there, they are now caretakers of the place that was perhaps the beginning of the end for their way of life. There are now memorials to the warriors who fought in the battle. The site acknowledges the Indigenous participants in the battle and the culture from which they came. There was no such acknowledgment in 1976. I’m glad that the oral history has been kept alive by folks like Mr. LaPointe. I pray it never dies.
You're right, they certainly dont need the money and benefits that a federal job brings. Those poor fools
My grandma was Lakota, born on the Rez in Missouri in 1898....I know in my heart my ancestors were there at Little Big Horn that day. I am so proud of these people ! I know I inherited my strength and sprituality from them and are very grateful .
Custer deserved what he received, for previous atrocities e, Black Kettles Camp, and others!!
no
Be proud, Stay proud and never forget your ancestors. “Be safe and well”. John and Sara R in England June 2022.
Hmmm...what Lakota reservation is in Missouri???
@@sararedfearn4691 Aztecs we're in mejica ( now Mexico) great tribe also like the lakotas and all other tribes in what is now { stolen} USA
I have met and spoken with Mr. Lapointe several times at a museum he speaks at. Ernie is such an engaging person, full of honor and passion for his history. Nothing but respect, brother.
I could listen to Ernie talk about his people for hours. Good Medicine ❤️
Interesting angle from the Native American perspective, one I would choose to believe as well .. Humble folks with warrior spirit.
Humble folks with warrior spirit !
Humble they were not ! Many Indian tribes attacked and killed other tribes . They would breed with the captured women to poison the bloodline of the defeated tribe forever . You need to get the facts on the poor down trodden Indians and learn the facts . There were good tribes and there were tribes that did nothing but kill other Indian tribes.
They were far from humble. Read native history and it is a history off mass genocide and stepping on other tribes for their resources. Mass rape and jealousy. In fact it is the reason europeans did so well in the new world is many tribes sold out their own people.
They were the ones who survived it so they should know.
@@strikeeagle6871 And look at your United States..!!! definitely not humble a colonizing country..!!! I'm glad you're precious United States is on the verge of collapsing..!!!! Let it..!!! NATIVE INDEPENDENCE...!!!
@@codygeewin5166 native independence ? There are over 500 million Americans how are you going to dream that up ?
The Race that complains the least yet lost the most. Thank you for this video.
those races would be the indigenous races of the Levant that got decimated by the islamic arabian conquests that invaded and colonized the entire Levant in the 7th century and later by the turkish invasion... the natives of the levant (like maronites , syriacs , assyrians ..etc. ) are constantly getting exterminated for constantly refusing to convert to islam everytime a jihadi militia like the recent i.s.i.s emerges ... meanwhile the native american indian are no longer under threat and have gained worldwide recognition ..
Great video. I will always carry a great reverence and respect for native Americans. They simply deserve it.
I've always hated the fact the battle used to be called a "massacre." That word mostly reflects the result of the battle, but stupidly puts the blame for the battle on the Indians. They were peacefully assembled, doing no harm, when the 7th Cavalry attacked them. They fought because they had to defend themselves (and their families).
They took no prisoners
Justice was done at the LITTLE BIG HORN, the REVENGE AT WOUNDED KNEE WAS A DISGRACE!!
Massacres and victories are a matter of perspective depending on who won or lost.
@ThoughtCrime no a massacre is a lopsided win you fake liberal zombie. If you watched sports you would know they say it all the time.
Wounded Knee Massacre.. There are tons of them you are nobodys hero just a fake internet cop wannabe looking for an excuse to lool self righteous. You are puke vomit city fake hypocrite. 🙄🙄
They massacred them because they won so what. The soldiers were armed and firing so they had every right to wipe them out. God these fake white liberal snowflakes are pathetic and exhausting they will follow you everywhere just to tell you how to live your life and fold your laundry while their life is a mess. 🙄
The family resemblance is incredible .I am Australian Aboriginal and have been learning about my heritage . So glad you’ve recorded this for future generations xoxo
Ma’am you’re not aboriginal at all.
@@blackway643 tell that to my grandfather will you …
This story sounds truthful compared to what we were taught in school.
Thank you.
This account follows almost perfectly other unbiased accounts I've read about the battle, including an account by a survivor of Reno's unit. I think it's the real deal; the bullies got bitch slapped.
@@charleswalter2902 Bullshit...the "bullies" were the Lakota...the Little Bighorn valley is Crow land as of the Laramie treaties of 1851 and 1868!!!
Like what In particular???
Too bad it was a bit embellished. Especially the "peaceful" hunters part. They literally killed, enslaved and stole the land from the Crow. ua-cam.com/video/H1y_0NfhF9c/v-deo.html
@@charleswalter2902 "Bullies" cool story bro. Apparently you need to pick up a history book and find out that these native tribes were anything but "peaceful" eze they killed in slaved and stole the land from the Crow before the white men even showed up. ua-cam.com/video/H1y_0NfhF9c/v-deo.html
I have toured the battle field and the museum. Although very small, the museum was absolutely fascinating. I have also attended the enactment of the battle which is held each year. It is a great place to visit whether you are a historian or not.
I’m not exactly sure how relations should’ve been conducted with native Americans during that era. But, I think any reasonable person has to agree with this: the policy that was implemented was completely unjust and immoral.
we weren't considered people unless we were white
I read in more than one source that the US Government violated almost every treaty they signed with the Indians and usually within just a few years.
@@johnemerson1363 canada too
@@johnemerson1363 The Only Thing
They Ever Told The American
Native People And Kept Their
Word Was !!!!!
WE WILL TAKE YOUR LAND !!!!!
THEY WERE ALSO COMMITING
GENOCIDE AGAINST THE NATIVE
AMERICAN PEOPLE !!!!!
AND G. A. CUSTER WAS THE
GOVERNMENTS INSTRUMENT !!!!!
F. G..D.
@@romanthomas4320 now we aren't people unless we're wealthy...
Thank you Ernie for that story ...i grew up.in the 60s and 70s around world war 2 vets and listened to there stories and they are a lot different than what was in books
Glad that's recorded. Oral histories can go astray over time. But now we have this forever.
A befutal message
The archaeology at Little Big Horn also supports a very rapid battle. There's a smattering of shells all around "Custers Hill", but no big concentration in any one spot. There was no prolonged hold out. The Troopers were out numbered and out-gunned with their slow and cumbersome trap door Springfields. The oral history of it lasting only a few minutes is most likely true.
slow and cumbersome horses as well....dashing back along the flats from Reno - they could grab a fresh pony before the climb up to Battle Ridge.
Yes .and the "deep ravine" he mentions, they found bodies of soldiers that had been caught trying to escape. They hadn't reallised there was about 1500 indian warriors in the camp, many with Winchester repeaters, some with old muzzle loaders and some with just bows. The level of fire they put down on the 7th was tremendous.
@@benaveiga546 everyone paints the little BigHorn battle as custers last stand, the heroic fight to the death..
Nope...they were all probably so scared. They couldnt form a single thought, and the battle lasting only a few minutes?.....
Yeah...its true, to wipe out the 7th Calvery who was astronomicaly outnumbered
Probably 50 to 2, id say it lasted maybe 15 minutes maximum
@@ericstevens8660 George’s socialite climbing wife Libby Custer made sure to propagate the “legend” of her late husband.
About 15 years ago, on "THE OLD HISTORY CHANNEL", they had a piece about "Custers Last Stand", from the perspective of those who were there, but whose descriptions had been ignored (the native Americans). So they gave background on how the battle had been portrayed (allot of help from Libby Custer)..and then how..years later, some people started to actually ask the "other participants"..the native Americans. Low and behold, with battlefield archeology ( brush fire had cleared large areas which helped), forensic science, shell casings locations and morphology..............the native American description matched up. Just an excellent show. I am sure you have seen it, but just to tag in how right your are.
This is one of the most fascinating films I may have ever seen. Stories passed on for over a Century by generation is an amazing thing, gift actually. Its a Living Documentary Thanks so much to post this.
Fascinating to hear a truthful account passed on orally. Thanks for sharing.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie in San Pedro, CA. in 2013. He was here at the Warner Grand Theatre for a book signing session. We took pictures with him. what a nice honorable Lakota Sioux. I read my copy.
@@johnandrews3547 Sioux are of the most honor. You John Andrews are a man of no honor.
So Fuck off bitch. Don't judge people. They became what white man wanted.
@@johnandrews3547 Maybe you are the Savage!
@@benjaminh958 Agree!!
@@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Take a long walk off a short roof troll.
I am the person who got Sitting Bull's pipe back to the museum (Looking Horse?) It was the pipe the chief had given to Buffalo Bill, at some point. Cody passed it down to one of his relatives; and ultimately, it was given to me by an old man who never had any children. The only reason he gave me the pipe was because I am Shawnee! He told me not to tell anyone I had it since the Indians would want it back. I found a way to get it to Arvol Looking Horse for the museum. Did I do the right thing? I am not of Tatanka Iyotake's tribe. I am of Chief Black Hoof's Shawnee tribe. I hope the pipe got where it belongs. I took possession of it in 1971. Respectfully, Janice Forler
Good work, Janice.
Yes, these sacred items will definitely make it back to their rightful owners eventually. Thank you Janice. You did the right thing.
Janice Forler ur amazing!!!!!!
Janice Forler No the pipe belonged to the family. You know it is very wierd. I am half Hispanic and half native but since as far as i can remember i have had thoughts or memories of living on the plains and being a happy ppl. I have always had a connection with mother nature and always wanted to break free from humanity or civilization. I love to camp and be in the wilderness. I cry sometimes just looking at the grass or trees as they tell me a story mentally. I feel dejavu's in the forest as if memories of trees bring memories of happiness. Never sadness. I want to go get hypnotized to get passed life regression. Another thing is when i heard the lakota language it brought home into my heart and alot of words i understand and know. Yet i never studied the language. I love my ppl... I always will and i will always love our mother, the earth. She cries now because she misses my ppl......
Bless you for returning it. There is so little we can do to right so many wrongs done to the First Peoples, but you have done your part. Aho
Mitakuye Oyasin,
The true passed down oral history straight from Chief Tatanka Iyotake's great grandsons mouth.
Ernie very much resembles his great grandfather's looks quite a bit.
The warriors should not have went against Chief Sitting Bull's vision.
When he went out onto the battle field and saw what his people did to the soldiers bodys against his visions warning to them, he knew it was the beggining of the end of our ancestors old way of life.
Custer was a coward as he took his own life.
It wasnt Custers last stand, it became our last big stand against the U.S military.
I often wonder if things might have been different, had the people honored Sitting Bulls advice.
"Leave the soldiers bodys as they lay, and take nothing".
Suicide doesn`t fit with the wound in his head. Unless he suddenly during battle and after being shot in the chest turned left-handed and shot himself in the left side of the head, as he was wight-handed. On
He really does look like great grandfther.
It is true the Cheyenne women did the cutting. They even poked holes in Custer's ears so he could hear what he promised the Cheyenne as he said he would never fight the Cheyenne again.
Chi Bang this relates to the story how?
That is the truth. Oral history is valuable.
What an amazing living history! Keep telling of your family please? I love hearing them!
We salute and respect the great Native American nation!
Native American means every person BORN in the America's. American Indian is the name tribal people were called here.. for the past 650 years. The think tank that decided and have forced us all into new PC speak/think.... has NO business redefining the words Humans use. Their new PC speak/think isn't about creating a better world, it has to do with bringing down the USA, bringing down our Borders because it encourages everyone to believe no borders is good. No thank you, we're not interested. If you lock your doors, you also believe in borders.
@@marcycarson2130 your brain is made of dog food
@@IEatYourSandwiches no. You are a coward and a fool
@@johnboykin3128 Move on pale face
@USA#1 !! Lol dumb ass the natives have always been here they never came through Siberia..And the Aztecs were mapping the stars when Europeans were going around taken dumps in the middle of town lol When the Spaniards first seen the aztec city they were amazed of the beauty
Thank you for posting. Respectfully told by a respectful man. Always good to hear the other side of the story.
Steve Chapple how do you know he’s a respectable man? Do you know him personally?
It's been a month since you posted that(fart knocking) and no one has attacked you . seems to me this is a respectful lot. I don't need to say this cause everybody knows but you're a coward mate
@@fartknocking101 Hey "Fart knocking" your names pretty well tells what kind of person you are.....
Thank you for sharing Ernie.
The world is a better place with noble and honest men like this in it to selflessly share history from the source.
Thank you.
it is a true gift to have this man and this living tradition. Thanks for posting.
I met Ernie LaPointe at the Colorado Springs Powwow 2016. Even got to shake his hand
He is awesome, is he not? You can feel his spirit...
Raechel Donahue of course you can.that's that native spirit :D
Zippy skidoo, aren't I great. You sound like a three year old after eating all its supper and trying to impress his parents. .
@Google Gal - I'm not sure what I would be jealous of, please explain?
@Google Gal - Wow, jealous about NOT meeting someone. That's got to be a first. I've not met many famous people in my life, but I can't say that I was ever jealous of those who have. To be honest about it, I don't think I have ever been jealous of anyone, for that matter. You need to come up with a better explanation or at least rebut or disprove my comments.
Very great story teller! Very commanding presence of a man! Thank you!
Thank you for you’re TRUE depiction of your dear loved ones defense from an arrogant enemy. 🙋🏻♂️❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Ernie, for sharing this oral history with us and thank you Raechel for putting this together.
I would love to meet him and listen to him and learn!! God Bless You Sir !!!
What an amazing story about a time in history and so well told. I hope to learn more about the native way of life in America🖖
Respect, finally The Indian story.
Visiting Little Big Horn is a must for every American. You can walk the battlefield and see the markers where the soldiers fell. It's very emotional because you really can feel the presence of the dead.
Americans like worshiping women and baby killing pos like custer and his men.
No markers where the free people fell ?
Thank you Mr. Lapointe.
Fabulously interesting Ernie. Really enjoyed your video. Hope to listen to you again sometime.
Excellent history. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you for sharing your history, sir. My son is an ethnic studies teacher at Coachella High School in California. He teaches Chicano and Indigenous history-it’s his passion.
I know I raised him well.
Thank you for speaking and recalling.
I could listen to you all day!
What a story.
Thank you for sharing this, brother.
For whatever reason I tend to believe the Native versions over the "official" one. Maybe it's because whoever wins writes the history.
Yes like the civil war !
as if the natives wouldn't twist history , you sound racist or dumb to me
I agree with you.
@@ronfults3844 you would
onlythewise1 🤔
Thanks for sharing Ernie. That was great. I'm reading a book on Custer right now. I remember the first time I read Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee. I went oh my god???? How could anybody be so cruel.
Thank you so much for posting this - very humbled and honored to hear the story from Ernie LaPointe himself.
Thank you. It is a good story of fact you told.
I loved that little moment describing how the older men would sit apart and converse in sign language. I could watch a series just on that topic alone.
There is more to that story. i was told by and old man from Rosebud who new some of the old men of that era that the old men used to sit around and use telepathy to communicate . A guy named macintyre wrote a book abvout how when he was looking for the headwaters of the amazon river in the 1970s , he ran across this same phenomenon amongst the Yanomama indians. Book is called Amazon Beaming.
Thank you for the history lesson.
I don't know how I got here? But I'm very humbled to have viewed this man's family story. I have big respect for our indigenous native americans. This was their home before we came along. God bless you Sir! 👍
Oh your sanctimony... Good grief. No people are Indigenous to this continent. None. Anyone born here is Native American. For thousands of years Indian fought amongst themselves... far more died at the hands of other Indians... Europe, was made up of 'tribes' as well. They were far more advanced and settled here... AS WELL. The 'horses' the Plains Indians began using, ONLY, were IN FACT a result of Spanish bringing them to this continent. The very name Crazy Horse... and the disfiguring of a Black Hills mountain in his name is a DIRECT result of 'the invaders'...
It is A privilege to hear you tell this story. Thank you.
What an amazing story & recollection of oral history that this gentleman shared. I would love to sit and listen to stories like this from him all day.
Thank you for this. It’s heartwarming to know that story telling is alive and well! I think its the truest way to pass on historical events.
Thank you for sharing that Ernie
I could listen to this man tell stories for days. I am positive this account is probably pretty accurate. The details sound very genuine. Fascinating stuff
Thank you for telling us this history of great people!
I worked with a Native American at a plant nursery, over 10 years ago. His name was Ernesto. He was the most nicest guy you could meet. He shared a lot of his philosophy with me that still I carry with me today.
I will tell you what is sad, is the living conditions of the people on the Crow Indian Reservation. I have wanted to see the site of the battle of Little Bighorn for 60 years and finally made 2 weeks ago. Our Park Service battle interpreter was a Crow Indian and he gave a different interpretation of the battle, I don't remember his name but he was very impressive in his knowledge of weapons and the battle. But what was really sad is when we went onto the Crow Reservation to ride around and take in the beautiful country. It was liking riding through a 3rd World Country, very sad and eye opening. I have not seen such terrible living conditions since I left Vietnam in 1969.
Is that on the people of the REZ? I think so. Very high suicide rates on Reservations brought on by drugs and alcohol. Be you Brown, Black, Yellow or yes even White, only you can dig out. No one else will do it for you. God Bless you on your Journey.
@@terryjp3050 I can see how it might seem to be on the people living on reservations. But I think that might be a little harsh. The drugs and alcohol are a symptom of colonization. I say this with respect, but we have to remember that hundreds of years of oppression have put (and tried to keep) Native people where they are. We can't think of the problems they face every day as JUST problems of individual people, they are also the problems of our wider society. A society that sought to harm and control them. And despite that, people on reservations have persevered, maintaining much of their culture and language even as the US government attempted to wipe them out. Yes there are drugs on reservations, and yes there is alcohol...but where did it come from? Which society invented those things, for profit, and first became addicted to them? These are things that white Americans put on reservations, sometimes to make money, and sometimes to destroy families. This is hard history to remember, and sometimes it's easier to believe that everyone'e problems are just their own, but we have to remember it's much more complicated. People struggling with the effects of our governments choices deserve our compassion, not a cold shoulder. You are right, ultimately, we have to dig ourselves out of our problems. But the others around you have to hand you the shovel. And when it comes to reservation history, the government has been holding a pretty tight grip on those shovels...
Yes, the Crow rez is deapicable. No bank, no big and rich casino and sad grocery stores (both of them). Also, the passenger train was taken a long time ago by the coal companies. No public transportation. Grrrr. One of worst in a series of "reservations" which are pretty much concentration camps without the razor wire. Northern Cheyenne rez is also very sad.
I just returned from Crow Fair today. August 17th. A very noble and colorful celebration. Bought some stunning jewelry for my girl. Why can't the Crow move forward?@@mizrae
@@johnandrews3547 The Crow rez is cut off from public transportation, and what was once a wide swath of land is now a pathetic bit of dirt with no bank, only a couple of stores, a struggling college, and crushing poverty. Outsiders think the Crow could be rich because of government stipends, but just take a visit. Don't get me started. The Crows don't want to be white people, pure and simple. Well, that's my opinion from working with them for many years.
That was powerful. Would love to hear more.
This is about Sitting Bull and his heritage. I am over the Custer debate. Sorry my comments have moved spotlight. Sitting Bull was a good leader and good man to his people. My respect goes to him and those who remember him. Thank you for sharing you history.
Thank you so much for posting this important oral history! So critical that future generations can hear 1st and 2nd person narratives of historical events....especially histories of indigenous peoples of all countries.
Thank you for telling the story. Respect.
I am finding it hard to express my feelings after listening to Ernie's recounting but I will try. All my childhood I grew up hearing stories from my uncle Paul regarding our family ancestry (MicMac), my Grand Mother was MicMac and my Grand Father was French. Most of my nine Uncles served in the US Navy and the US Army my Father was not able to he was 4f due to bad hearing. I would join the US Marines at the age of 17. I was treated as a man at that age and I guess tolerated most times, funny how I can see (remembering) my Uncle's close friends from the Wampanoag family visiting, talking and eating. We would discuss the two different ways of life that of the red and that of the white in ways were so similar yet so far apart. Family being most important of all. I have always been torn between these worlds of two great peoples divided. Only through time have I come to understand the divisions of the people of this land and how greed separated us as a nation. Ernie speaks in a way that I have almost forgotten and have not heard since the passing of my Uncle. Thank you for this video I know I am a bit late coming to the table :) better late than never. Peace and God Bless. To Ernie and his kin may the blessings of this world and the next watch kindly over you all.
Much respect to this man.
This man is a great speaker. I would love to hear more.
Thanks for this. Ms Donahue.
Thank you for sharing your history, uncle.
That's a true historical account!
You really think so ?
@@wallaceraymon6316 Truer than anything reported by white people.
@@vipermad358 "Don't read much, do you?'
Neat to hear an oral account of this famous battle.
He looks just like his great grandfather Sitting Bull. What an honorable person you are. I am very sorry that human beings can be so vicious.
Oh your sanctimony... Good grief. No people are Indigenous to this continent. None. Anyone born here is Native American. For thousands of years Indian fought amongst themselves... far more died at the hands of other Indians... Europe, was made up of 'tribes' as well. They were far more advanced and settled here... AS WELL. The 'horses' the Plains Indians began using, ONLY, were IN FACT a result of Spanish bringing them to this continent. The very name Crazy Horse... and the disfiguring of a Black Hills mountain in his name is a DIRECT result of 'the invaders'...
@@billhosko7723 Yeah it's true that this continent, and this region in particular, is no stranger to war, brutality, and massacres. The whole history of the Plains and the Rockies is chock full of viscous human beings and honorable warriors alike. The American settlers were not particularly violent and were, in fact, some of the most generally peaceful people in the region. It was the Federal Government and the US Cavalry that were the exception in this, and their especially cruel campaigns and agendas were most of the reason the tribes in those places met such a tragic end. Centralization and Federalism tends to always steamroll and assimilate or exterminate all those that are in the way. Though, as Mr. Lapointe says, it was the Lakotas' lack of restraint in disrespecting their sacred tradition of not desecrating the fallen who had fled that sealed their fate. Whether this was some metaphysical consequence, or some retaliatory consequence they incurred from their enemies, this fact should not be overlooked.
Thank you so much for telling this story.
Thank you, Mr. La Pointe, for sharing these with us.
Such an honor. I could listen to learn from these passed-down, word-of-mouth accounts for days. Many thanks. Like a true raconteur he shares the account so effortlessly as though he were literally there; notwithstanding, he was there transitively via, his great grandfather, Sitting Bull.
Thank you Ernie Lapointe. I enjoyed listening to your story, and learned a few things on American History from it.
MUCH respect to Mr. La Pointe, his family and friends.
Oh i hope i dont die knowing too little of what La Pointe say , I can listen 20 years straight to such wonderful people. The absolute last un spoiled history told.
One of very few videos that I watched completely instead of going straight to the comments. Story had my attention. Excellent.
Thank you for preserving this story and keeping this history.
I have always wondered about the validity of oral history, but watching this removes my doubt. Thank you Ernie Lapointe.
Finally! Another Breath of fresh air! Thanks forvTruth🙏💞🇺🇸
History is written by the conquer. I found it a very interesting and different view. Thank you
Dear Mr. Lapointe, Thank you for sharing your family's oral tradition. These honorable men sound like Knights of the realm. Never met my Grandparents. Don't know what I am. But, you have an ally in me.
Thank you! I am so grateful for your sharing your family history. I am focused on learning about my history and culture. I am enrolled at Lower Brule.
GOD BLESS YOU ERNIE🙏🏻I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO SIT WITH YOU TO JUST LISTEN OF YOUR GREAT TREMENDOUS LEGACY SIR.GODS SPEED TO YOU.YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MAN AND HUMAN BEING 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸GOD BLESS YOU AND THE PEOPLE 👈🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Interesting video,interesting too the accuracy of some of the details,such as Custer's hair. many do not realize he had had it cut before the battle.Neat that that fact shows up in an oral history.
He actually was balding.
Custer was not killed. He ran off with Crazy Horse's woman down an escape hatch on the top of last stand hill. I have seen it. It leads to an underground bunker where Yellow hair and Crazy Horse's horney squaw had 54 children and lived long enough to start the Nazi Party. Adolph Hitler was one of these children. Born on April 20th 1889. He was born with a little toothbrush mustache and a peace pipe in his hand. Pretty cool stuff huh? Go to the North side of the obelisk at the crest of the hill. take 7 paces and then turn south by west and wait until the shadow at exactly 4 pm on the summer solstice illuminates the scant outline of a round 18" scuttle. This is all true. Turn the handle counterclockwise three times knock twice rapidly and say"help us obiwan, you're our only hope" in Finnish with a slight Bavarian (Southern not Northern) accent and PRESTO Bob's your uncle! @Ian Harding
@Crazy Canuck That is one hell of an argument that you respond with Sir! Just like a wishy washy Meixcan in a sweater.
Legend says that Custer was not scalped because the Indians "honored" him, but in reality he was not scalped because he was balding and nobody wanted such a dishonorable trophy.
John Andrews lol what a crazy fuck. You off your meds?
When I heard of Custer attacking and killing old men, young children and women he became a monster and I have nothing but admiration for Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. They fought, true but think about it Custer got Karma.
Custer had a huge ego. Speculation that he was looking for a big win so that he could run for President. I do feel for the men under his command that paid for his blunder with their lives.
I agree, they were following orders. And he was not the first nor the last to soulessly kill First people, He was just the one who got justice.
@@marshaverduzco2859 they were all the same then, the whites were just better organized. In this battle the natives were actually better armed! The native tribes slaughtered each other every chance they had including these Sioux who were actually on Crow and Pawnee land that they invaded.
@@Okiejayjay that’s their business, natives fighting natives. That’s no pretext for the racist Europeans to steal their lands!
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Yes I have absolute respect for Captain Frederick W. Benteen though. His rebellion towards Custer saved many of his Troops lives .
Thank you for keeping the story, the history. My people owe yours much reparation.
Thank you for preserving your history. I could listen to your stories forever.