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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lois Red Elk is descended from the Isanti, Hunkpap,

and Ihanktowan bands of the Dakota/Lakota Sioux

Nation. Her father, James Red Elk is a descendent of

the Sitting Bull family, and her mother spoke five

different languages, French, Latin, Sioux, Assiniboine

and English. She enjoys writing poetry and prose and

practices the art of porcupine quill embroidery. She

has a Human Services Degree from Ft. Peck

Community College and an Education Degree from

Rocky Mountain College. Married to her dear friend

and husband Dennis, they have two children and

eight grandchildren.

Photo: The word on the white board
means “Porcupine Creek”

1
Permission: from Lois Red Elk. Our Blood Remembers. Many Voices Press, 2011.

2Permission: from Lois Red Elk. Dragonfly Weather, Lost Horse Press 2013.