Joseph Flying Bye lived on the Standing Rock Reservation in Little Eagle, South Dakota
About the Lakota Elder

Joseph Flying Bye

Introduction

Joseph Flying Bye

Joe Flying Bye spent much of his early years helping his blind grandfather prepare medicines and pray over sick people. He would often lead his grandfather into town and listen to the old men talk of battles and life on the open plains. His grandmother would also tell him creation stories at night and in these ways he became a keeper of traditional knowledge and culture.
Many of the spiritual leaders on the Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, and Lower Brule reservations today have received instruction from him.
On June 22, 2000 Joe Flying Bye passed into the spirit world. He will be dearly remembered by his family, friends and Lakota people.

About Our Recordings

In our featured recordings, Joseph Flying Bye shares memories of his youth, helping the elders of that time perform ceremonies as they had learned from their grandfathers. At this time there are only a few elders who can see that far back into the past. The purpose of these recordings is to pass on what we currently know of that past and where we stand with these ways at this time. In this way, we can help the future generations hear an elder from those early times speak and pray. The ceremonial songs contained in these recordings are considered sacred to the Lakota nation. Please treat them with honor and respect, and they will lead you to a place of peace and understanding. In troubled times they will bring you strength and comfort. They are a gift from the grandparents before us.
Remember to live a good life, and do good things with each day that you are given. Help each other and encourage each other to be good people. We all play a part in what the future will be for the next generation. They will remember the things that they saw us do while we were with them and they will look at the path that we left behind for them to follow. Use your lifetime to leave a beautiful trail behind you. At this time we are expecting to produce at least five different recordings total. Please check back periodically for release dates. Your purchases will help to keep our project alive. Pilamaya yelo (Thank you) All photographs and graphics on this site copyright 1999-2025 Center Records
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