Chapter Eleven, Birth Giving; Chapter Twelve, Sioux and Elephants Never Forget Summary and Analysis

The time is coming for Mary to give birth. She hopes that Leonard Crow Dog will be there for the birth, but on April 5 he leaves for Washington with several other men hoping to reach a settlement with the President. Mary does not want to go to a white hospital but instead wants to give birth in the traditional Indian way. A week before Mary goes into labor, she takes part in a peyote meeting. The medicine makes her feel confident and good. On Monday her water breaks and she experiences intense labor pains until Wednesday afternoon when she finally gives birth to a baby boy. The entire camp sings and cheers at the birth of the new warrior. Mary names...