Misun Mills!!! Oglala Lakota, perfect example of native youth living in two worlds, Head Boy Dancer during the 2010 Gathering of the Nations Powwow while participating at the 4th Annual All Nations SkateJam 2010. Misun is member of the Wounded Knee Youth Skatecrew as well as part of the Nakota Dogs Skate Movement… big shout out to this young man!!!, he is making a difference in Indian Country, great example of a spirit on a human journey! wopila tanka little brother.

The New York Times just ran an article about Skateboarding on the reservations. In particular the Big Cypress Reservation in Florida.

Check it out Here.

On this day, December 29th just over a 100 years ago the planned orchestrated disaster, the Wounded Knee massacre occurred on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Take a moment today and say a prayer for those that were murdered.

Never Forget.

Wakan Tanka (Great Spirit)
toka heya chewakiyelo (I pray to him first)
Mitakuye ob wani kta cha (I shall live with my relatives)
toka heya chewakiyelo (I pray to him first)

On December 29th, 1890 close to 300 innocent people were murdered at Wounded Knee for selfish and ignorant reasons concerning imperialism, greed and thievery.  Many Lakotas today still suffer from this tragic massacre. A beautiful “way of life” outlook has been scarred at Wounded Knee. However prophecy states, that there will be NEW BEGINNINGS at Wounded Knee, through this generation of children. New life, new hopes. And it is happening, through some great movements of individuals coming together to support these children. At Wounded Knee Skateboards we will not forget. Wounded Knee Skateboard Manufacturing & Propaganda is dedicated to helping all native youth and to educating others about the true Native American history and of the native “way of life” philosophy… we do this utilizing the new, up-and-coming movement of skateboarding, art & design, film, photography.

We have a vision of building a major skatepark for the children of Lakota Country, and a long term goal of 3 additional skateparks to be built throughout the many communities of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Through the children new hopes and dreams are arising. The skateparks will provide them with something to do, physical activity, outdoors, a healthy way of being, give them a new movement they can call their own. With the help of Nakota Designs (Lakota owned design firm) and many, many supporters, we have made huge strides in bringing this visions to reality. Upon building of the Wounded Knee 4-Direction Skateparks, WK and the foundation of Nibwaakaawin will host skate events with the help of our dedicated sponsors, to show support of this movement for the Lakota children. We could use your help, your support, donations, even purchase of WK product, portions of your purchases will also go to support these kids and to allow for more product giveaways to native youth in this country in need of quality skateboards and clothing they can’t afford. We thank you for your support. wopila tanka.

Check out Dakota White (Lakota bloodline), our latest Wounded Knee Skateboards rider.  He is 12 years old and is killing the vert. Little dude is awesome, keep an eye out for him, big things coming for this kid.

New board graphics are available now. Artwork by Walt Pourier (Oglala Lakota) and the continued awesome graphics support of John Pearson! These decks are rockin!

We will have them on the product page soon!

Graphics from Nakota Designs… proud supporter of WK.