Sioux Indians Research Paper
Sioux Indians
The Sioux or Dakota Indians were 20,000 strong in 7 different tribes, throughout the Great Plains. Free nomads of the Plains, they took full advantage of available horses, which were originally brought here by Cortez and the Spanish in 1519. The horse allowed them the mobility to pull their tepees as they traveled and were an invaluable aid in hunting buffalo, their main staple. While the Sioux were known to be great warriors, the family was considered to be the key unit of Sioux life. Children, called “Wakanisha” (Waka meaning sacredness) were of primary importance to the Sioux family and were therefore the center of attention. While Monogamy was the norm, Indian men had the ability to take
The Sioux or Dakota Indians were 20,000 strong in 7 different tribes, throughout the Great Plains. Free nomads of the Plains, they took full advantage of available horses, which were originally brought here by Cortez and the Spanish in 1519. The horse allowed them the mobility to pull their tepees as they traveled and were an invaluable aid in hunting buffalo, their main staple. While the Sioux were known to be great warriors, the family was considered to be the key unit of Sioux life. Children, called “Wakanisha” (Waka meaning sacredness) were of primary importance to the Sioux family and were therefore the center of attention. While Monogamy was the norm, Indian men had the ability to take