Sioux Spirit: How Did They Defy 400 Years of Erasure?

In 1876, 1,800 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors crushed 260 U.S. troops at Little Bighorn, a defiant stand on the plains. Just 14 years later, in 1890, over 250 Sioux—half women and children—fell at Wounded Knee, mowed down by the same army. How did these fearless riders lose everything so fast? Journey through 2,000 years of Sioux history, from buffalo hunts and sacred rituals to battles, betrayal, and a culture that refuses to die. With 170,000 descendants today, their story is a testament to resilience—and a question of what’s truly sacred.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Little Bighorn to Wounded Knee
2:15 - Dawn of the Sioux: 2,000 Years of Roots
6:00 - Soul of the Sioux: Culture and Spirit
10:30 - Strangers Arrive: Trade Turns to War
14:45 - Warriors of the Plains: Little Bighorn Glory
19:20 - Shadows Fall: Wounded Knee and Erasure
24:00 - Survival’s Fight: Boarding Schools to Rebellion
28:30 - Sioux Today: 170,000 Strong in 2025
32:00 - Outro: What’s the Price of Roots?
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