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Gasque, Thomas J. – 1986
A cursory examination of place names on a map of South Dakota does not reflect the important role that Indians have played in the state and their relation to the land framed by its borders. Only three towns with populations over 1,000 bear names that clearly come from Indian languages: Sioux Falls, Sisseton, and Yankton. The hostile relationship…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Languages, American Indians
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Trudeau, Gertrude – 1969
Five Ottawa legends and three sayings are given in the bilingual reader (Ottawa and English). The legends are entitled: (1) "Odawa" ("Ottawa"), (2) "Agon Enjipmashit" ("Why the Snow Blows"), (3) "Gigohik Enjiwawisowat" ("Why the Fish Have Names"), (4) "Piche" ("The…
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Bilingual Education, Books, Childrens Literature