Sioux

The expansion of the American empire westward across the Mississippi River was motivated by greed and supported by God. During the nineteenth century American greed … Continued

Welcome to the third edition of First Nations News & Views. This weekly series is one element in the “Invisible Indians” project put together by … Continued

Bear Butte in South Dakota is a sacred site which is used as a vision quest site for the Sioux, Arapaho and Cheyenne. The Sioux … Continued

While Europeans tended to build the places they considered to be sacred-churches, statues, memorials-for American Indian people sacred places were often not places constructed by … Continued

“The frigid gale blew sideways across the South Dakota prairie, and cold rain lashed the children’s bare faces. They leaned into it to stay upright … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) What does the epithet “Prairie RedSkins” have to do with the controversy around the University of North Dakota’s mascot, the … Continued

In 1890 American fear, xenophobia, and religious intolerance led to the massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee in South Dakota. While there have been … Continued

In 1876 the United States declared war on the Sioux in order to obtain the Black Hills in what is now South Dakota. Subsequently, Lt. … Continued

( – promoted by oke) There are perhaps three major military conflicts between American Indians and the American military which have entered into popular culture … Continued