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What was the correct name for the Indian tribe usually called Sioux?
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∙ 10y ago
It depends. The "Sioux Nation" or the "Oceti Sakowin" (Seven Council fires) was comprised of Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes. According to history and "experts" the word Sioux stems from a word a neighboring enemy tribe call the "Sioux" people.
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Sitting bull was chief of which native american nation?
the sioux tribe
What Indian tribe claimed the plains?
Sioux
Who are the two native Indian tribes?
Cherokee, Sioux
What indian tribe lived in the east of the siox?
The Indian tribe that lived in the East of Sioux is the Santee.
What was the Sioux Indian currency?
They had no currency. They traded furs, hides, and art for their needs.
What is the correct abbreviation for the Indian tribe usually called Sioux?
Formal names in English, and other languages do not abbreviate. This includes Native American tribes such as the Sioux, and all others.
What bureau was supposed to supply the Sioux with food?
The Bureau was called "The Indian Affairs"
What was the names of the Sioux Indians homes?
Sioux Indian homes were called tipis (pronounced tee-pees). They were uasually made out of buffalo hides.
How old was a Sioux Indian when they were likely to get married?
Sioux Indians got married at a young age. Sioux Indians usually got married when they were between 12 and 16 years of ages. These marriages were arranged by the fathers.
Why were the Sioux Indian Tribe named the Sioux Indian Tribe?
the Sioux Indian tribes actually refer to three distinct groups of Plains Natives...all share similar dilects of the siouan language..."Referred to collectively by outsiders as Sioux, a French rendition of the Ottawa name na•towe•ssiwak, meaning 'enemy,' the Sioux call themselves Lakota or Dakota, depending on dialect, signifying 'allies.'"edited out > well they were called the Indians but then later changed the name to SIOUX cause there was one reason why this name has been changed tho SIOUX!
Who is lakota?
the Lakotas are an American indian tribe, better known as the sioux
What is the name of the American Indian Sioux tribe?
The Dakota Sioux have several Indian reservations: Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Brule, etc.
Sitting bull was chief of which native american nation?
the sioux tribe
Where can I meet a Sioux Indian?
Probably the easiest way is to visit one of the Sioux reservations.
Which US state has nine Sioux Indian reservations?
South Dakota has 8 Indian Reservations. all of which are governed by various Sioux Tribes.
What is the Sioux Indian word for eagle?
OKAWINYHA
Western Indian tribe in the 1800s?
Sioux
