1912-93

Also known as Petaya Yuha Mani and Walks With Hot Coals
Lakota (Native American) holy man

Catches was orphaned and then raised in a Catholic mission school. When he left the mission he gradually became involved in traditional Lakota beliefs, reducing his Catholic commitment as traditional religion became more important to him. He was a leader in the Eagle Ceremony, the Sun Dance ritual and the Half-Moon Peyote religion. In later life he rejected most or all European technology.

References

Hirschfelder, Arlene, and Molin, Paulette. Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction. (New York: Facts on File, 1992)
Catches, Pete and Catches, Peter V. Sacred Fireplace: Life and Teachings of a Lakoka Medicine Man. (Santa Fé, NM: Clear Light Publishing, 1999)

Indexes

Native American and Alaskan Native, Inuit
USA
20th Century
Native American and Alaskan Native Religions
Orphaned (Both Parents)
Institutional Care
Parent(s) Died, Disappeared or Became Incapacitated