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Ed McGaa (
Eagle Man) is a registered tribal member of the
Oglala Sioux and was born on the
Pine Ridge reservation. He received his
Bachelor's degree from
St. John's University and earned a law degree from the
University of South Dakota. He has studied under
Chief Eagle Feather and Chief
Fool's
Crow, both influential
Sioux holy men. He is honored by the Sioux for having participated six times in the
Sun Dance ceremony. He also served as a fighter pilot in the
Marine Corps in
Vietnam, flying
110 combat missions in
F-4 Phantoms, receiving 8 air medals and 2
Crosses of Gallantry, and was recommended for a
Distinguished Flying Cross.
He’s the author of at least ten books on
Indian History and spirituality, including
Crazy Horse and
Chief Red Cloud, a history of the Sioux and its warriors,
Nature’s Way –
Native wisdom for living in balance with the earth and
American Spirituality.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Growing up on the
Pine Ridge Reservation
His happy and nurturing childhood
Moving off the reservation under war measures
How he avoided boarding school and what that meant
His dream of being a
Marine pilot and how it came true
Why he left his law practice
His Sioux mentors and white role models
His passion for sharing his message and making sure the truth is heard
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- published: 19 Aug 2014
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