After the Great Spirits created the world, the Trickster fooled the Pte Oyate (Buffalo Nation) into leaving the Underworld. They became the Ordinary People and needed help to survive. Tatanka, the holy man, turned himself into a Buffalo and sacrificed his powers for the people. With all that Tatanka provided, the Ordinary - or Lakota - People adapted to the earth around them and prospered. The transformation of the Buffalo Nation into the Ordinary People and their salvation by Tatanka comes from the traditional creation story of the Lakota, or Sioux, Indians. Donald F. Montileaux's beautiful paintings offer dramatic colors and forms to this story of beginnings.

About the Author
Donald F. Montileaux is an Oglala Lakota artist, illustrator, presenter, and consultant on Lakota culture. He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA with his family.

Awards
Commended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Multicultural Nonfiction) 2007.



Book Information
ISBN 9780982274903
Author Donald F. Montileaux
Format Paperback
Page Count 44
Imprint South Dakota State Historical Society
Publisher South Dakota State Historical Society
Weight(grams) 333g