The forgotten history of the Lakota people on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
In short: Photographer Aaron Huey documents the stark reality of the Lakota people. His work at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation reveals a history often overlooked, transforming a project on American poverty into a profound examination of native prisoners of war.
Aaron Huey spent five years documenting the conditions at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. His photography captures the daily struggles of the Lakota people, highlighting a history that remains largely ignored by the broader public.
The project evolved from a general study of American poverty into a specific focus on the Lakota experience. Huey's work serves as a historical account, framing the current state of the reservation within the context of the native population's status as prisoners of war.
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