Interesting Facts


1.  The Yankton Sioux had a peaceful meeting with Lewis and Clark but the Teton Sioux had a confrontation with Lewis and Clark.

2.  The Sioux believed in the concept of destiny and created dream catchers to help fulfill their destiny.

3.  The Sioux represented their stories with picture writing on teepees and buffalo hides.

4.  The Sioux used nuts, berries, seeds, and plants as food and medicine.


5.  In the Sioux community every member had a role so that they all had food, clothing, and shelter.

6.  The Sioux people believed that all of the plants, animals, and even themselves came from the Earth.

7.  The Sioux tribe lived in teepees, which the women were in charge of setting up and taking down