Dakota children were given names according to their birth order. There are five Dakota names for the boys and five for the girls.
These are not their only names. The Dakota can have many different names.
These are not their only names. The Dakota can have many different names.
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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