Culture and Customs of the Sioux Indians

A new addition to the Culture and Customs of Native Peoples in America series this book examines the traditions and contemporary culture of the Sioux Indians.The Sioux are a Native American people who live in reservations and communities within Minnesota Montana Nebraska North and South Dakota and Wisconsin as well as certain provinces in Canada. According to U.S. Census Report data over 150000 individuals identify themselves as Siouxmore than any other tribe besides Cherokee Navajo Latin American Indian and Chocktaw.Culture and Customs of the Sioux Indians reveals the details of the Sioux'' past such as wars and conflicts historical tools technology and traditional housing. It also provides a comprehensive examination of the Sioux in the modern world covering topics such as religion education social customs gender roles rites of passage lifestyle cuisine arts music and much more. Readers will discover how the Sioux today merge traditional customs that have survived their tumultuous history with contemporary culture.