"The Holy Land is everywhere" ― Black Elk From Black Elk Spiritual leader Added on 1/31/2026 About Black Elk Black Elk was an Oglala Lakota holy man and influential religious leader. His life and teachings were widely known through the book Black Elk Speaks and related historical accounts. Born: 1863-12-01 Died: 1950-08-17 View all quotes from Black Elk