Dakota Language
A different word used to call the Dakota people.
Sioux
The process of learning about history or culture through stories being told by a person.
Oral History
The American-Indian tribe that has lived in Minnesota longer than anyone else.
The Dakota tribes
The Dakota word that inspired the name "Minnesota."
Mni Sota Makoce
The Dakota value of giving without expecting anything in return.
Generosity (Ohanwaste)
A cone-shaped Dakota house that could be moved and was made by stretching animal skins over a frame of wooden poles.
Tipi
The Dakota word for respect.
Wo ohoda
The Dakota value of have close connections with your relatives.
Kinship
A person in the Dakota tribe who is recognized as being one the oldest and wisest people in the tribe and deserves respect.
Elder
Ohanwaste
The Dakota value of expressing courtesy and consideration towards others.
Respect
The knowledge and skills individuals have that enhance their ability to learn.
Human capital
The Dakota word for extended family.
Tiyospaye
The Dakota value that all relatives in your family should be respected by you.
Extended family (Tiyospaye)
Dakota containers made out of rawhide and painted with designs.
Parfleche