Wiyaka's definitions

Kola

A Lakota word in male to male speech. Originally in formal language to acknowledge another man as kola is to commit to that individual for life. A man would be lucky to have one kola in his lifetime. Now used much less formally on the rez or at powwows as simply meaning a male friend.

Hey kola, how have things been with you?

by Wiyaka April 22, 2004