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 150,000 individuals identify themselves as Sioux--more 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.

Author: Gregory Gagnon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 05/18/2011
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.42h x 6.38w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9780313384547

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 37

About the Author

Gregory Gagnon is professor in the Indian Studies Department at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.