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He always felt that he was very different from the rest of the children his age. He had a thing for animals and loved the open terrain rather than staying indoors. But it was no coincidence.

Then when his dad finally gave him the go-ahead to go search for who he really was he found something he never could have hoped for.

Ernie LaPointe

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Ernie LaPointe was born and raised in Lead, South Dakota all his life and was always interested in his heritage. He knew he came from a rich history of being a Native American. He was proud.

He felt that he had a connection to nature like his forefathers. But he was often isolated because of this.

Feeling Different

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Growing up he always loved being around animals rather than talking to people. He felt more attached to the past rather than the present.

Ernie felt that he would always look to the night sky for guidance growing up. But everything would change after his mother told him a dark secret that he would keep with him for years.

The Secret

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At the age of 10, Ernie’s mother tragically passed away. But on her death bed, she told him something that would change his life forever.

She made him promise to keep it a secret. It was her only wish. He had to respect his mother’s word and do what she said. But the secret would eat away at him for years to come.

Wrong Path

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As Ernie grew up he noticed his traditions fading away as modern culture swept across his town. He was very proud of where he came from so he didn’t like it.

Ernie wanted more than anything to find his place. He always remembered what his mother had told him. But then his father got involved.