Mike
One Star Sr.
Tawapaha Kiopi (Wounded War Bonnet)
Mike is Sicangu Lakota from the Two Strike Community (Land of fast
horses) on the Rosebud Indian reservation, His father is the late
Lloyd One Star Sr. and his mother is the late Annabelle White Cow
Killer (Oglala). He has been dancing for 40 plus years and started
out as a traditional dancer. He has 20 years of sobriety and has
been a grass dancer for 20 years.
HIs dancing has taken him around the world to places such as Finland,
Monoco, Italy, Broadway, Philadelphia and powwows all over the United
States and Canada.
He has been an Arena Director, Head Judge, Headman dancer, and Head
Whistleman
He is married to wife Denise with 4 children - Jolene, Mike Jr.,
Canku and Oskate win.
Mike is honored to be a part of head staff at the Black Hills Powwow
and invites and welcomes everyone to the Wacipi. |