Tatanka: A Way of Life | SDPB Documentary

Each year, Maȟpíya Lúta holds an annual buffalo harvest that involves students and members of the community.

Students from Maȟpíya Lúta read the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

Oglala Lakota Elder Chris Eagle Hawk gives his horrific account of his treatment at an Indian Boarding School.

Each year, Maȟpíya Lúta holds an annual buffalo harvest that involves students and members of the community.

Students from Maȟpíya Lúta read the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting presents Tatanka: A Way of Life

Richard Two Bulls shares the story behind SDPB's upcoming documentary series. "Tatanka" explores the relationship between the buffalo and South Dakota's Native peoples.

The Honoring Thathanka Oyate community festival celebrated the buffalo and its significance to indigenous South Dakotans.

The first screening of the film Tatanka: A Way of Life will be the featured event at the Honoring Thathanka Oyate community festival from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Maȟpíya Lúta (Red Cloud Indian School).