Northern Lights Ch. 3 "Early Dakota" Vocab Review

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Dakota term inspiring our state's name: "Land where waters reflect the clouds."

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Mni Sota Makoce

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Another name for the Dakota from the Ojibwe, spelled 'Nadouessioux' by French traders and shortened by the English.

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Sioux

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Cone-shaped house made of animal skins over wooden poles, used in three seasons.

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Tipi

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Preferred term for the tribe, meaning 'friend' or 'ally'.

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Dakota

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Respect: Courtesy and consideration for others.

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Wo ohoda

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Extended Family: All relatives, including parents, children, grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

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Tiospaye

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Generosity: Giving without expecting anything in return.

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Ohanwaste

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Close connections with relatives; Dakota made ties with neighbors as family.

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Kinship

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Charles Eastman, a Dakota doctor and writer, recorded many oral histories. His Dakota name:

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Ohiyesa

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Money or benefits received for goods/services.

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Income