Native American Tribes of the Great Plains

Native American Tribes of the Great Plains

The Great Plains were home to numerous nomadic and semi‑sedentary nations, including:

• Sioux (Lakota, Dakota, Nakota)
• Cheyenne
• Blackfoot (Niitsitapi)
• Crow (Apsáalooke)
• Pawnee
• Arapaho
• Kiowa
• Comanche
• Wichita

Culture centered on bison hunting, tipis, horse mastery (post‑1680), and rich ceremonial life. 19th‑century westward expansion led to displacement and reservation confinement.