Ernie LaPointe (born 1948) is the great-grandson of
Hunkpapa Lakota chief
Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotake). He is a
Sun Dancer, author, and storyteller. Mr. LaPointe had a long journey from childhood through struggles overcoming alcohol and marijuana use related to PTSD while a homeless Vietnam Veteran., He has been and continues to be a meesenger of his culture and the spiritual ways of his ancestors and is the authoritative voice for his great-grandfather, as is shown in the documentary
Sitting Bull's Voice. In addition, he is the author of two books, “Sitting Bull, His Life and Legacy” and “The Authorized Biograpy of Sitting Bull by His Great Grandson”. You will have an opportunity to see and hear Ernie, here in So. Ca. at the Parapod Festival, March 31st and April 1st.