Woableza Robert Labatte Emergency Funeral Fund

Our hearts our broken this day as our dear Grandfather Woableza (Robert Labatte) has begun his journey home to the stars. We are calling on all those who love him to support his Wanagi kiglapi, Spirit Going Home Ceremony and Funeral Rites.

Woableza’s final wish was to be buried in the traditional Lakota/Dakota way with his family in South Dakota. We are gathering resources to realize his final prayer in the best way possible.

Woableza touched myriad hearts as a gifted storyteller and traditional Lakota/Dakota nations Wisdom Keeper. He is deeply respected among his Lakota/Dakota family, many of whom will need support to travel home for this ceremony. His adopted family extends far and wide, and hundreds with gather to pay their final resects. It will require signficant resources to bring everyone together to do this in a good way.

Please donate to support Woableza’s final wish to bring his family together, for multiple days, to perform traditional Lakota death rites and send his spirit home.

We are raising money to cover the many to perform traditional ceremonial rites and

Ceremonial foods and supplies for multiple days

Frequent Flyer Miles: In addition to financial contributions, we also invite your gift of frequent flyer miles to help Woableza’s family get home. To gift miles, please contact Nona Claypool, Woableza’s niece, at [email redacted].

Thank you for loving Woableza and holding him in your hearts at this tender time. Thank you for all your support. We are all holding him in our heart of prayer as we pay our final respects.

With Respect,

Nona Claypool and Family

Here is a brief bio of our dear Grandfather Woableza

Grandfather Woableza, a Lakota/Dakota elder, who’s name “Woableza” identifies him as “One who seeks the Knowledge of Life.” He traveled throughout the Americas for over 40 years, acquiring and sharing indigenous stories and wisdom regarding care for the land and people.

Woableza lived his life as a humble Peace Teacher. He taught about peace within and among people and nations. He taught about finding peace with Mother Earth and all creation.

Woableza was a member of the National Congress of American Indians, National Museum of American Indian and the Native American Producers Association.

Ceremony to be held in Eagle Butte South Dakota  Tentatively Aug. 8-10, 2022

Thank you.