SIOUX

Great Plains

SIOUXHow did the homeland affect their way of life??• Hunting & fishing• some farming• Buffalo herds graze on the

plain• Buffalo is main food

resource• Nomadic live in tepees of

buffalo hide

Why is storytelling important??• Very important way of

communication• “Forgotten Ear of Corn” –

teaches not to waste and to take care of harvest

• “Peace Pipe” – people are on two sides and when peace is achieved they need to smoke to seal the agreement

SIOUXWhat was special about the culture of this group?• Two types of society – 1)

“Warrior” trained warriors, hunters, to police the community. 2) “Naca” tribal elders; elect 7-10 men to interpret and enforce the decisions of the Naca

• Houses (tepees) belonged to the women of the tribe & they transported it.

• War – fought to prove courage mostly

• Rarely did the warriors kill or destroy an enemies village.

SIOUXHow did trade affect the Native American group discussed in the book• Traded furs with French in 17th

century.• Trade with neighbor tribes

influenced the Sioux way of life – 1) use of earth lodge and 2) bullboat

• Traded buffalo furs and meat for corn

Give at least 3 examples of how this group adapted to their environment• Introduction of horse increased

the Sioux dominance from Canada to Mid-Nebraska; from Minnesota to Yellowstone

• Tepees made of posts & buffalo hide

• Set up & take down in under an hour

• Allows for the tribe to move quickly – follow herds