Richard Twiss

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Richard Twiss
Richard Twiss
Born	June 1954 Rosebud Lakota/Sioux Reservation, South Dakota
Occupation	Minister, Author
Spouse	Katherine Twiss
Parents	Winona LaPointe and Franklin Twiss

Richard Twiss (b. June 1954 Rosebud Lakota/Sioux Reservation in South Dakota) is a Native American minister and author. He is a member of the Rosebud Lakota/SiouxTribe. He is the Co-Founder and President of Wiconi (wee-choe'-nee / Lakota/Sioux - "life") International.

In 1972, Twiss was a participant in the forced occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building in Washington, D.C., with the radical political group, the American Indian Movement or "AIM." Twiss later became a Christian minister, author, and public speaker.

His vision is, "To serve the Church as a bridge builder and consulting resource to see Native people come to faith and life in Jesus Christ and fulfill their God-given place in the Body of Christ."

He and his wife of 31 years, Katherine, have four sons, and they currently have been residing in Vancouver, Washington since 1981.

Richard's father Born: May 7,1927 Died: August 17,1999 Hot Springs Buried: August 23,1999 at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Richard's mother is originally from the Sicangu Lakota/Sioux tribe.