Randy Lays Bad, Grandfather (Oglala Sioux Nation,Turtle Island)

Oglala Sioux Tribe

Lakota Language Speaker

Born: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Education: Our Lady of Lourdes School; K – 8

Little Wound High School; 9 – 12

Oglala Lakota College; A.A & B.A Degree in Lakota Studies/ A.A in Tribal Law

2011 W.I.N.S(Washington Internship for Native Students) 8 week internship – intern at U.S.D.A – evening college courses at American University

Paraprofessional, Lakota Language Teacher, & Lakota Language Instructor

Type 2 firefighter & Engine Boss @ Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Fire Dept

Type 1 Tatanka Hotshot Firefighter @ Custer S.D

Oglala Sioux Tribal Council Representative in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation