About the author, Native American Healing, Howard P. Bad Hand

Howard P. Bad Hand is a Sicangu Lakota from Rosebud, South Dakota, and was educated at The Lenox School, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and Sinte Gleska College. A 4th generation member of a family of singers known as song keepers for the Sicangu Lakota, he is a singer and composer of Lakota songs; he has functioned as the lead singer of the Heart Beat drum group and its predecessor, Red Leaf Takoja, for over 25 years. In his capacity as a ceremonial leader, he serves as the intercessor for the High Star - Sun Eagle International Sun Dance (see www.highstarsuneagle.org for information) for peace held annually during the first week of June in Red Valley, AZ. He is a founder and co-owner of High Star Productions, Inc., which produces CDs and videos of Native American song and dance performances. He lectures and conducts workshops around the globe on Native American singing and the use of the I-Ching for personal character development. Widely known for his work as an intuitive consultant for spiritual approaches to life challenges, he also works with selected students on individually tailored step-by-step programs of character development using the I Ching as a guide.