Lakota Language Consortiums Board Of Directors is made up of Tribal Elders and their trusted advisors. The role of the Board is to ensure the mission to honor and protect the future of the Lakota Language is carried out. LLC’s Board brings a wealth of history and a strong vision for the future of the Lakȟóta people.

Current Board Members
Ben Black Bear, Jr. – Sičháŋǧu Lakȟóta (since 2008)
Hmuya Mani “Walks with A Roaring” Richard Two Dogs – Oglála Lakȟóta (since 2021)
Iris Eagle Chasing – Cheyenne River (since 2011)
Joe Bendickson (Šišókaduta) – Dakhóta iápi Okhódakičhiye (since 2010)
Jan Ullrich – (since 2004)
Tipiziwin Tolman – Wičhíyena Dakota and Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta (since 2022)
Travis Condon – Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna and Mnikȟówožu (since 2010)
Wil Meya – (since 2004)

 

Past members of the board are:
Leonard Little Finger – Pine Ridge Sioux Tribe (2004-2008)
Richard Broken Nose – Pine Ridge Sioux Tribe (2004-2008)
Johnson Holy Rock – Pine Ridge Sioux Tribe (2004-2010)
David Rood – Linguist (2004-2009)
Wilson (Buzzi) Two Lance  – Pine Ridge Sioux Tribe (2004-2010)
Yvonne Russo – Rosebud Sioux Tribe (2018-2022)
Kevin Locke (Tokeya Inajin “The First to Arise”) – Lakȟóta and Anishinaabe (since 2009-2017, 2022)