The Lakota (AKA Sioux) have the distinction of being the last tribe subdued by the United States in 1890. Most live on five reservations located in the north-central US. A smaller number live further north in Canada. Their homeland includes the extensive Black Hills, which they regard as sacred. For this reason, they strongly object to mining efforts and having the images of four American presidents on Mt. Rushmore. There is a controversy among them as to whether or not to honor agreements made with the US government.
On the reservations the Lakota people often live in dilapidated mobile homes without running water or heating. Some children do not attend school.
There is forced assimilation. Lakota people feel like their culture is being taken from them. There is a general sense of hopelessness that is holding them back. Part of this comes from being taught “self-hate” as one of them puts it.
The Lakota have their own traditional religious practices, but more than half are now Christian.
There are many serious issues being faced by the Lakota people on both sides of the border. About 80 percent of their adults are addicted to drugs or alcohol. This has resulted in many children being raised by grandparents or by the oldest daughter in the family.
Pray for Lakota people to find their sense of worth and dignity in Jesus Christ leading them to flourish as a community.
Pray for the Lord to raise up many Lakota people with the ability to develop honest businesses that will employ others and bless their community.
Pray for Lakota disciplers and evangelists.
Scripture Prayers for the Lakota in United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakota_people#:~:text=Today%2C%20the%20Lakota%20are%20found,home%20of%20the%20Lower%20Si%C4%8Dha%C5%8B%C7%A7u.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSeXSDw29S4
http://indians.org/articles/lakota-indians.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5hpuifMj7U
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-05-31 |
People Name General | Lakota |
People Name in Country | Lakota |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 55,000 |
Population all Countries | 58,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12958 |
ROP3 Code | 105594 |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Nebraska: northwest corner; North Dakota: Bismark, Standing Rock reservation; South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Lower Brule reservation, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Rosebud; Urban centers including Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Nebraska: northwest corner; North Dakota: Bismark, Standing Rock reservation; South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Lower Brule reservation, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Rosebud; Urban centers including Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
30.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
10.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Lakota (55,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lkt Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Lakota (55,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lkt Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Lakota |
Primary Language: Lakota
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1985-2007) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Lakota | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Lakota | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Renee Parker |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |