I found some references to Bill Stover as "Standing Cloud" referring to a YouTube video where we see him:
The next day, it was time to witness the Sweat Lodge (Inipi) experience. Justin “Bear” Annunziato began the ceremony with the lighting of the fire utilizing the “bow” method of using a stick, string and wood to create the initial fire. Most have not witnessed how to create a fire without a lighter or matches. It was quite intriguing. Then Bill Stover (Mahpia Naijin – Standing Cloud), a Lakota elder, shared some of his many experiences, insights and Tribal traditions. After the “stone people” were heated by the fire, it was time to enter into the Sweat Lodge. Water Pourer, Thomas Alvarez (Sungmani Tutankaska – White Wolf), led the youth and men through this experience. This was incredible as we shifted from the challenges of the wet and cold weather of the previous day into the heat of the Sweat Lodge. This Adventure served as a challenge to sit within the dark and heated confines of the “Lodge”. Like the challenges of the previous day, the youth and men pushed their own and collective limits. Their perseverance to move outside of the comfort level and into the “moment” was incredible.
I had been invited to attend the Lakota Sundance on the Reservation in South Dakota. It commences on the 4th of July and runs through the 8th. I was grateful for the invitation and openly considered attending to support Andrew, Thomas and the others who would be dancing. I wanted to see Soldier Bear and Standing Cloud and connect with many others in attendance.
We’re including herewith a couple of brief videos as well as a clip from a talk I had with Standing Cloud, a Lakota Elder, and a clip from a 90 minute presentation I offered during a breakout session.
Two Videos with Dr. Stephen Johnson
Lakota Elder Standing Cloud speaks to Stephen Johnson. To view this video, click HERE
(My bolding in all quotes.)
Here is the video with Bill Stover AKA "Lakota Elder Standing Cloud" (2012):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9iooHk1q7M (Duration: 4 minutes 3 seconds.)
Is this the same person who works with Diane Gower (2018)?
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