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 Among the Dakota, the beloved child ceremony marked the special, tender affection that parents felt toward a child whose life had been threatened. In this book, Diane Wilson explores the lives of several modern Dakota people whose work helps us raise beloved children: Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan, an artist and poet; Clifford Canku, a spiritual leader and language teacher; Alameda Rocha, a boarding school survivor; Harley and Sue Eagle, Canadian activists; and Delores Brunelle, an Ojibwe art therapist. Each of these humble yet powerful people teaches children to believe in the “genius and brilliance” of Dakota culture as a way of surviving historical trauma.
Crucial to true healing, Wilson has learned, is a willingness to begin with yourself. Each of these people works to transform the effects of genocide, restoring a way of life that regards our beloved children as wakan, sacred.
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“I am humbled by the absolute beauty of Beloved Child. I have witnessed sacred places that speak to my soul and instantly bring tears, yet I cannot articulate that truth as Diane Wilson has within these pages. This book gives us tools to listen to our hearts."
--Ramona Kitto Stately
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