1. SIOUX
Great Plains

2. SIOUX How did the homeland affect their way of life??
Why is storytelling important??
How did the homeland affect their way of life??
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
Hunting & fishing
some farming
Buffalo herds graze on the plain
Buffalo is main food resource
Nomadic live in tepees of buffalo hide

3. SIOUX What 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.

4. SIOUX
How did trade affect the Native American group discussed in the book
Give at least 3 examples of how this group adapted to their environment
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
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