Photograph by Robin Nelson (2014)
Dakota is the name these American Indians gave themselves. It means friends or allies.
Sioux is another name by which these people are known. This is a shortened version of a name given to them by their Ojibwe neighbors.
Sioux is another name by which these people are known. This is a shortened version of a name given to them by their Ojibwe neighbors.
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1 Black Lodge Singers/Video of 622 American Indian Education students
2 Explanation of Dakota and Sioux Name
3 Map of Dakota Tribes in 1650/Slide Show 7 original Council Fires
4 1650 Map of Woodlands and Prairies of Minnesota
5 1650 Regional Food Map
6 1800’s Animated Migration Map of Dakota
7 Present Day Dakota Reservations in Minnesota
8 Dakota Family Names
9 Exploring Dakota Months & Explanation of Dakota Names for Months
10 Dakota Colors Worksheet & Extension of Learning
1 Black Lodge Singers/Video of 622 American Indian Education students
2 Explanation of Dakota and Sioux Name
3 Map of Dakota Tribes in 1650/Slide Show 7 original Council Fires
4 1650 Map of Woodlands and Prairies of Minnesota
5 1650 Regional Food Map
6 1800’s Animated Migration Map of Dakota
7 Present Day Dakota Reservations in Minnesota
8 Dakota Family Names
9 Exploring Dakota Months & Explanation of Dakota Names for Months
10 Dakota Colors Worksheet & Extension of Learning