As news of Timothy Chief Eagle’s passing circulates through the Pine Ridge community and well beyond it, there is a deep sense of collective loss matched only by the enduring pride in his extraordinary life and legacy. Timothy, known in Lakota as Wakinyan Tehan—Forever Lightening—was more than a...
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The passing of Wakinyan Tehan in 2025 has left a profound void in the Pine Ridge community. While specific details about his life and contributions are not readily available, his name, "Wakinyan," which translates to "thunder" in Lakota, suggests a connection to the rich cultural heritage of the...
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