The Sioux people have been in North America for hundreds of years. Many centuries ago, ancestors of todays modern members developed their own beliefs, communities, languages, customs, and traditions. Today, some of these practices are still celebrated. This book provides an in-depth view of the history of the Sioux, from their origins to the present day, offering a close look into the lives of the men, women, and children that made the Sioux tribe what it is today.

A culture begins -- Building a civilization -- Life in the Sioux Nation -- Beliefs of the Sioux -- Overcoming hardships -- The nation's presence now -- Faces of the Sioux Nation -- Chronology -- Glossary.