ScholarWorks > HHS > Social Work > JSSW > Vol. 32 > Iss. 1 (2005)
Keywords
Elders, connectedness, social justice, Lakota, strengths-based, traditions
Abstract
The beliefs that honoring the elders, commitment to family, and the connectedness to all creation are paramount are intrinsic to Lakota culture. Two Lakota elders, Albert White Hat, Sr. and Sylvan White Hat, Sr. are interviewed for this article. They express their concerns with major social justice issues, and offer hope for future generations of Lakota children. A strengths-based perspective of social work practice is compared to traditional Lakota customs and practices.
Recommended Citation
Bowen, Deborah E.
(2005)
"Honoring the Elders: Interviews with Two Lakota Men,"
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 32:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3053
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