Cultural Heritage of the Lakota Sioux

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Lakota Dancer.
Lakota Dancer. Details

The inhabitants of the Pine Ridge Reservation are the Lakota Sioux, which translates to friend. The Lakota still practice ceremonies based on the seven sacred rites of their religion. Currently, they practice the oral tradition and hold a traditional powwow which is held the fourth week of every August.

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