The name Wounded Knee resonates through American history as a place of tragedy and unresolved questions. In 1890, a massacre left hundreds of Lakota men, women, and children dead, marking a turning point in Native and U.S. relations. Yet, the official record often differs from what Native communities remember. Why does this discrepancy persist? To truly understand Wounded Knee’s legacy, we must listen to Native elders—keepers of oral histories that challenge mainstream accounts and offer deeper, living truths. Their voices are essential for healing and genuine understanding.
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