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A discussion of the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Dakota Indians, also known as the Sioux.

"This book follows a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. Beautiful artwork portrays their daily lives and rich cultural heritage" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

"On the Rez, by Ian Frazier, is about modern-day American Indians, especially the storied Oglala Sioux, who live now on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the plains and badlands of the American West. Crazy Horse, perhaps the greatest Indian war leader of the nineteenth century, and Black Elk, the holy man whose teachings became known around the world, were Oglala; Frazier visits their descendants on Pine Ridge Reservation - "the rez" - now one...

An introduction to the locale, history, way of life, and culture of the Blackfoot (Siksika) Indians.

Describes the first people to live in the Plains region of North America, discussing their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.