The Hochoka Healing Center was founded as a non-profit organization to preserve and share the gift of Lakota Spirituality and Way of Life with people of all races. Lakota Spirituality is based on the worldview that everything is One; that all Creation is related. This is what the Lakota people mean by the phrase:
Mi takuye Oyasin or All My Relations.
What we do:
The Hochoka Healing Center draws upon the Ancient Wisdom of the Lakota Way…to help People of All Races…find their Way back to connection with their Creator.
How we do this:
For the past nineteen years, we have shared the Sacred Pipe and three of the Lakota sacred ceremonies with people of all races. And, we have acted as a bridge between those who wish to share their abundance with those who are in need by creating Food Charity and Christmas Charity projects. You can select links from the navigation bar at left that will provide discussion of each of these ceremonies and charitable activities.
Who we are:
Co-founders, Bert Rooks and his wife, along with their extended family have been performing Lakota ceremonies for anyone who has asked for help. (Select Who We Are from the menu to find out more about our background.)
Where we offer authentic Lakota ceremony:
The Hochoka Healing Center offers several sites across the American continent ( Turtle Island) where people can pray to their Creator. (Select Locations Map to see where you can participate in ceremonies).
Why we established a nonprofit organization:
Although, we have been sharing Lakota Ceremonies with people of all races since1989, a decision was made in 2001 to incorporate and establish a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in order to gather support and funding to expand our services. The following is a list of additional projects included in our Mission and in our hearts:
We would like to invite you to join us in our Mission of sharing and preserving Lakota Spirituality and Way of Life.