Lakota Nation

The Lakota Nation is a Western Sioux people with a rich cultural heritage, primarily residing on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. They are part of the larger Lakota tribes, which also include the Dakota and Nakota. Historically, the Lakota were nomadic warriors and hunters thriving on the plains, particularly known for the Buffalo hunting culture. Today, they maintain their language, traditions, and spiritual practices, while also navigating social and economic challenges. Their identity is deeply connected to their sovereignty, history, and ongoing efforts to preserve their cultural legacy and rights.