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Like many modern tribal names in North America, it derives from a name applied to them by another tribe; in this case the Ojibwa word natowessiwak (they who speak a different language). French explorers had trouble saying this word so they shortened it to Siou, which later became Sioux.
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What native tribe settled northwest Iowa?
Sioux indians
Sioux tribe in Iowa?
there is no evidence that there is a sioux tribe in iowa
How many driving miles is it from Sioux falls Iowa to Mason City Iowa?
Sioux Center, Sioux City and Sioux Rapids are in Iowa. Sioux Falls is in South Dakota, 220 miles from Mason City.
What are the Sioux Indians reasourses?
what are the sioux indians reasources
When was Sioux County Courthouse - Iowa - created?
Sioux County Courthouse - Iowa - was created in 1904.
Where did the catawba Indians originate?
The Catawba Indians were the first Native Americans the explorers encountered when they came to what is now North Carolina in the United States. The Catawba Indians spoke a language that was similar to the Sioux Indians.
What state is Sioux City in?
Sioux City is located in the state of Iowa, in the United States.
When was Sioux City Indians created?
Sioux City Indians was created in 1914.
What did the teton Sioux Indians live in?
the teton Sioux Indians lived in teepees
Did the Sioux sacrifse?
did the Sioux Indians sacrifes
What are facts about Sioux?
when were the Sioux Indians found out about
Who lived in Sioux tepees?
Sioux Indians
