Black Elk’s Important Message
I created this website to make available my recent article, "Black Elk Spoke: We Need to Listen Now." I want to raise awareness about Black Elk (1863-1950), a Lakota holy man or spirit healer. I believe his message, first revealed to him in a vision when he was a nine-year-old boy, is important for people living in the early 21st century.
Black Elk Spoke: We Need to Listen Now
Writings and Art
I've also included some of my other writings and visual artwork. I take my written work seriously, but I made the photographs, paintings, and sculptures for the sheer joy of creating and the fun of sharing them.
WRITINGS
Read published and unpublished writings by Jude Todd. All writings are available as downloadable PDFs.
ART
Discover captivating paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media artwork. Explore Jude's creative journey and artistic path.
PHOTOGRAPHY
View photographs by Jude Todd and experience her unique images; capturing what fascinates her.
"Simply plugging our cars and appliances into a different form of energy without changing the ways we understand and relate to Indigenous people and to all Earth's creatures will only kick the can down the tragedy-strewn road."
– Jude Todd from Black Elk Spoke
Writing and Art Fair Use
Teachers may freely reproduce "Black Elk Spoke: We Need to Listen Now" for classroom use with appropriate citation, including this website as the source. In all other instances, readers may quote or paraphrase my work, with appropriate citation, in accordance with Fair Use guidelines.
Consider Making a Donation
Undersee by Jude Todd
If you find "Black Elk Spoke" or other writings here to be of value in your work or personal life, please consider donating to one of the following organizations or to another Indigenous American group of your choice:
The Lakota People's Law Project: www.lakotalaw.org
The American Indian College Fund: www.collegefund.org
It is my hope that the stories told on this website will help to create a more just, peaceful, mutually respectful world for all Earth's beings.
Musings
Read Jude's musings about various subjects, including Black Elk, mythology, philosophy, art, and culture. Jude's extensive background and life experiences offer an extraordinary perspective on life and all its profound mysteries.
