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Johnson Holy Rock
“ihpeya unkiyayapi”
1918 - 2012
“Johnson Holy Rock was a WWII veteran and served as the President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe between 1966 and 1968, and was co-Chairman of the Gray Eagle Society, and organization of Lakota elders.
During his term as tribal president he met with U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the White House in an attempt to improve the housing situation on the Pine Ridge Reservation. His efforts helped bring the first modern housing development to Pine Ridge. He also worked in support of Treaty rights.” - Lakhol iya Owaakhiye Othi, www.lakotadictionary.org
The Oglala Sioux Tribe sends its condolences to the friends and family of Johnson Holy Rock.
A one night wake will begin at 4p.m. on Friday January 27th at the Wounded Knee District School and services will be held at 10a.m. on Saturday. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery at Pine Ridge.
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