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In an interview for White Buffalo: An American Prophecy, Arby Little Soldier comments on the birth of a sacred White Buffalo - Lightning Medicine Cloud - on the Lakota Ranch in Texas, and what it means for humanity.


GREENVILLE SCHOLARSHIP POWWOW DATE CHANGED TO MAY 2012

(10 January 2012) Greenville, TX – Lakota Ranch has announced the Annual Greenville Scholarship Native American Powwow will be held on  May 11th–12th , 2012, instead of the third weekend in January.

The 18th Annual Greenville Scholarship Native American Powwow which has for years been a celebration of Native American culture, will continue as part of a larger event to celebrate the birthday of Lightning Medicine Cloud, a white, male buffalo calf born on May 12, 2011.  The event will be held at the Lakota Ranch in Greenville, TX continuing the long-tradition of scholarship support for Native American students in the area.  

The Powwow in Greenville features several champions in Native American dancing, competing in various styles, as well as vendors offering Native American food, arts and crafts. Participants come from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. Over the years, the Greenville Scholarship Native American Powwow has grown into one of the largest gatherings in the State of Texas for Native American culture.

The 1st Annual Lightning Medicine Cloud Birthday and Powwow begins a new era celebrating the gift of the white buffalo calf to the people and Lakota Ranch in 2011.  The two-day event will feature Native American dance competition, music, art, food and more, as an honor to Lightning Medicine Cloud and his message of unity and hope. 

The calf was born May 12, 2011 during a thunderstorm, and the very rare, non-albino, white buffalo male calf is considered a blessing by Native Americans. “We are excited to continue to honor and learn from this gift of Lightning Medicine Cloud,” says Arby Little Soldier.  He adds “The birthday and Powwow in May will be an exciting event celebrating the miracle of Lightning Medicine Cloud.”

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Greenville, Texas - Chamber of Commerce Press Release

Sacred White Buffalo to receive ceremony – All Nations Invited
Greenville, TX (June 13, 2011) – On May 12th, ,  amidst a thunderstorm was born to this earth a white buffalo calf  of such rarity it is considered sacred by many nations and tribes and is fulfills the “Hope of the World Prophecy”.

To honor this sacred gift from the heavens, the Lakota Ranch - 2888 Highway 380 in Greenville, TX  75401, will be celebrating him with an “Official Naming Ceremony”, “Official Blessing” and “Official Dedication”. This ceremony will include many Elder’s and Medicine Men of North and South Dakota.
Ceremonial Regalia will be displayed and we invite all who attend to honor “Lightning Medicine Cloud” by dressing in your native Regalia.

The Ranch, owned and operated by Arby and Pat Little Soldier, will have plenty of public parking, RV Parking and campsite for those who wish to join in this joyous event.

In addition to the ceremony, there will be Native American vendors on display, traditional food and music. A footpath and seating area for giving ohms and offerings will be open upon completion of the ceremonies where visitors may view “Lightning Medicine Cloud” and his herd.

Arby and Pat invite all Elder’s, Tribes and Nations to attend and rejoice in the most Sacred and Prophetic event in recent Native American times.

If you would like to display your Native crafts or become a food vendor please contact Arby Little Soldier at (903) 450-1859 to coordinate your space.

For more information or just to send a prayer or offering to Lightning Medicine Cloud, feel free to visit the website at: www.lightningmedicinecloud.com