What are some less known facts about the Sioux Indians?

The word Sioux is not what the Lakota call themselves. Like most Native tribes, they simply called themselves “the people.” Sioux is French, short for Nadouessioux, the etymology of which is uncertain. read more

Dozens of native nations lived on the Great Plains including the Sioux Indians, also known as the Lakota or Dakota. The name Sioux means"little snakes". These Native Americans were nomadic and occupied territory in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North and South Dakota, however they were also known to live in parts of Nebraska, Illinois, and Montana. read more

Facts about Lakota 8: the occupation of Lakota. The South and North Dakota are inhabited by the Lakota people. It is considered as the Western of the Sioux Groups. See Also: (10 Facts about Lacazette) Facts about Lakota 9: Crazy Horse. One of the renowed Lakotas is Crazy Horse. During the Battle of the Little Bighorn, he was the Oglala war leader. read more

Lacrosse is a form of ancient Sioux (and other Native American) game Horses were called Medicine Dog, Big Dog, or God Dog. Sioux Indians were skilled on horses. read more