Also known as the Teton Sioux (from Thítȟuŋwaŋ), they are one of the three prominent subcultures of the Sioux people, with the Eastern Dakota (Santee) and Western Dakota …

Lakota (pronounced lah-KOH-tah) is the tribe’s name for themselves and may mean “allies” or “friends.” It comes from the Teton word Lakhota, sometimes translated as “alliance of friends.”

The Lakota are part of the larger Sioux Nation, which consists of three main divisions: the Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota, each speaking their own dialect of the Siouan language. Originally from …

Discover how the Lakota’s spiritual beliefs and ancestral customs shape their culture, preserved at the Aktá Lakota Museum.

Oct 18, 2025 · Discover 2025 statistics and facts about the Lakota Tribe, including population, history, language, culture, and the tribe’s influence across the Northern Plains.

Mar 9, 2023 · The Lakota are among the oldest Native American tribes and part of the larger group of Sioux tribes in the Midwest. They have been an integral part of the region for …

May 17, 2024 · The Lakota people traditionally speak Lakota, one of three Sioux dialects. The Lakota tribe is further divided into three regional subgroups, each with its own bands, or sub …

The Lakota people or the people of Standing Rock are one of the first original Native American tribes who inhabited the North Americas before the arrival of Europeans.

Also known as the Teton Sioux (from Thítȟuŋwaŋ), they are one of the three prominent subcultures of the Sioux people, with the Eastern Dakota (Santee) and Western Dakota …

The Lakota were located in and around present-day Minnesota when Europeans began to explore and settle the land in the 1600s. Living on small game, deer, and wild rice, they were …