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"Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each groups community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reservations. With a focus on the tribes way of life, each title also includes a traditional...

Discusses the Sioux people, a Native-American tribe, and focuses on their daily life, culture, struggles, major industries, religious beliefs, and preserving their traditions.

"Minnesota, 1862: As a woman fleeing from a dark and secret past, Sarah Wakefield leaves Rhode Island quietly and quickly under cover of night for the long journey to Minnesota where she has been advised there is good work to be had. She soon finds a husband who becomes a resident physician for a Sioux town there but the political backdrop of that moment is volatile: white settlers are breaking treaties, Native American land is shrinking, and mass...

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Sioux, or Dakota, Indians, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.

"Carrie Cavender Schommer spent decades teaching Dakota language and culture at the University of Minnesota and in her home community. From growing up to life as an educator, explore the inspiring life of Schommer"-- Provided by publisher.