Sisseton-Wahpeton

Sisseton-Wahpeton is a federally recognized tribe of Santee Dakota people. The tribe is based in the northeastern part of South Dakota, United States. The Sisseton and Wahpeton bands are two of the seven bands of the Dakota Sioux.

History

The Sisseton and Wahpeton bands were historically part of the Dakota Sioux, a large tribal group that occupied territory in present-day Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Sisseton-Wahpeton bands were forced to cede their lands to the United States government in the 1851 and 1867 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux and Treaty of Fort Laramie, respectively.

Culture

The Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe maintains many traditional Dakota practices and ceremonies. They are known for their powwows, traditional dances, and storytelling. The tribe also operates several economic enterprises, including a casino, a convenience store, and a construction company.

Government

The Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe is governed by a tribal council, which is elected by the tribal members. The council is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the tribe, including managing tribal resources and services.

Reservation

The Lake Traverse Reservation is the current homeland of the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe. The reservation spans across several counties in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota.

Notable people

• Gabriel Renville, a chief of the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe in the late 19th century.
• Ella Deloria, a Yankton Dakota ethnographer and linguist who was of Sisseton descent.

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