Like most tribes, the Sioux were very spiritual. “Fighting” between Indians was often non-violent and usually involved stealing horses, or proving bravery. Sioux warriors used bows and arrows, clubs, and spears when hunting or defending the tribe. Unlike in some Native American tribes, however, the title of “chief” was earned rather than inherited.
Only men could become “chiefs” in Sioux society. Adults often hung “dream catchers” above the cradles of their children to “catch” bad dreams” in the web. When they were punished, the adult usually confiscated an item that was loved. ChildrenĬhildren were thought of as sacred in Sioux culture and were rarely punished. Since there were often more women in a village than men, many Sioux men had several families and killed enough buffalo to feed them all.
In fact, the home belonged to the woman, and she was in charge of every aspect involved in caring for and maintaining it. In the Sioux culture, men were the providers and women tended to the home and cooked.
