Sunday, November 23
10:00 AM during service, Q&A following service
On November 23, Heart of Longmont will be blessed with a special musical performance by Chief Calvin Standing Bear.
Chief Calvin Standing Bear is a distinguished Oglala/Sicangu Lakota musician, composer, and cultural ambassador from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. He has recently been designated a Chief by the Lakota people, carrying forward a legacy of leadership dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Lakota heritage. This designation holds special significance, as Calvin Standing Bear is the grandson of Chief Henry Standing Bear, the visionary Lakota elder who commissioned the Crazy Horse Memorial®.
A masterful flutist, Chief Standing Bear performs contemporary Lakota flute music and his musical artistry speaks to his profound ability to convey the spirituality and cultural depth of the Lakota people. Beyond his musical gifts, Chief Standing Bear is a dedicated educator, spiritual mentor and advisor. He shares his knowledge of Lakota culture through lectures, workshops, and participation in healing circles. He leads youth programs, teaching children about Sioux heritage, including traditional Lakota foods, beadwork, jewelry, and legends.
Following the November 23 worship service, Chief Standing Bear will join us in the chapel for a question-and-answer session, offering an opportunity to learn more about his music, his heritage, and his people. The Heart of Longmont Mission Design Team will provide hearty refreshments as we gather in fellowship and deepen our understanding of the Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited this land.
We are deeply honored by Chief Standing Bear’s willingness to share his presence, wisdom, and artistry with us.
