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"Encore of the Warriors Dance"


 

Truman Feather Lance is a modern warrior who rose above many challenges to become a success in life, lead his tribe to become a global sovereign tribal nation, and help preserve the ancient tradition of the Black Leggings Warrior Society.


Ah Oi Hole (Kills Him Twice) is a good Kiowa name, passed down from many generations to Truman Feather Lance - a modern day Kiowa Warrior who fought through many challenges to become a powerful and successful international business leader, and later lead his people to become a powerful tribal nation.


This is the story of fighting all odds against him to overcome poverty, racist barriers, alcoholism and personal tragedy to achieve global success while finding empowerment in the old Kiowa Warrior traditions and continue to celebrate through the unique dance of the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society


This ancient society has its own ceremonies to celebrate its unique place as the protector of the Kiowa tribe, of the Indian people, and of their own families. They are the heroes to the young men who aspire to become a Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior some day.


Truman Feather Lance brought honor to the name of Ah Oi Hole with his bravery, his shrewdness, his love for his people, and especially for his faith in the Creator. 


This is the story of how a Kiowa man built an international company to become a billionaire and help lead his people to success in the Twenty-first Century.  Most importantly, he helped to inspire his fellow Kiowa men to once again stand tall and proud ... and regain their rightful place as proud, strong protectors and leaders of their tribe.  But more importantly, as proud, strong protectors and leaders of their families and their communities - by embracing the ancient Kiowa Warrior teachings.


Finally, he fought to keep alive the great Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society ceremony and dance as the cornerstone of the rich Kiowa traditions - few of which still exist.  


This is the story of the "Encore of the Warriors Dance."


CHAPTER

TITLE

 

Introduction (Kills Him Twice Gets His Name)

1

Truman Is Born

2

Rolling Into School

3

Escaping Danger

4

Learning About Racism

5

The Life-Changing Decision

6

Going for a Coke (Mother Never Returns)

7

AIL (Learning to Be a Leader)

8

The Warrior Instinct (The Wrestler)

9

University Days (Success and Failure)

10

Starting A Family

11

Becoming a Modern Warrior

12

Family Breaks Apart

13

The Drunken Years 

14

Becoming a Kiowa Warrior

15

The Business Consultant

16

The First Business Venture 

17

Into the Northwest and Alaska

18

International Business Ventures

19

The Filipino Family

20

Back to Alaska 

21

International Business Prospers

22

Tribal International Trade Center

23

Tribal Chairman Years

24

Black Leggings Warrior Society

25

Tribal Warrior Empowerment Society

26

The End of the Second Class Citizens

27

We Are Not the Enemy America!

28

The U. S. Apology/Settlement

29

The Honor Dance