A summary of the 1851 and 1868 treaties
The Great Sioux Nation, whose real name is the Oceti Sakowin, is comprised of seven sub-nations who spoke the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota language. The Tituwan sub-nation spoke the Lakota dialect and lived in the western most portion. The Oceti Sakowin (Great Sioux Nation) occupied a vast land area that covered 24 American states and parts of 4 Canadian Provinces. Other smaller nations also lived within the area as the Indigenous concept of territory followed natural law and was much different than the European concept of territory. The people of the Oceti Sakowin (Great Sioux Nation) originated from the mouth of Wind Cave in the Black Hills. The Black Hills were so sacred that they were used for ceremonial, prayers, medicinal, and burial purposes only.
Read more: A Summary of the 1851 and 1868 Treaties
Spokesperson
Charmaine White Face Zumila Wobaga
| Hits: 77 | Hits: 49Statement of Solidarity for the Mapuche People of Wallmapuche
January 7, 2025
As Treaty Nations and Organizations in Turtle Island [North America] and Aotearoa [New Zealand], we stand in unwavering solidarity with the Mapuche people of Chile in their continued call for the Chilean government to continue to honor and ratify again the Treaty of Tapihue. This historic treaty was signed between the Republic of Chile and the Mapuche Nation two hundred (200) years ago, and is an Inter-national treaty.
The Treaty of Tapihue confirms the inherent right of the Mapuche people to self-determination and sovereignty over their ancestral lands and resources. It is an International agreement for a relationship based on respect for the cultural, social, and political autonomy of the Mapuche Nation. By continuing to honor and ratify this treaty, the Chilean government would not only fulfill its legal obligations but also demonstrate its commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of Indigenous Nations.
In conclusion, we reaffirm our support for the Mapuche people in their quest for justice, equality, and self-determination. Together, let us all stand in solidarity with the Mapuche Nation and work towards a future where all Indigenous Nations can thrive in freedom and dignity.
We, the 1894 Sioux Nation Treaty Council, Western Shoshone Defense Project, KoeKoea [Tina Ngata, Ngata Porou], and Tonatierra Embassy of Indigenous Peoples, acted on this statement of solidarity with our Indigenous relatives in Wallmapuche on January 7, 2025
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Sioux Nation Treaty Council
PO Box 2003
Rapid City
SD 57709 USA
Email: cwhiteface@gmail.com
"...CONCLUSION Various historians has determined that the "Sioux Nation Treaty Council" formally formed in 1894, shortly after the Wounded Knee massacre. The Sioux Nation Treaty Council represents all of the Sioux Tribes (Approx 49 Tribes), and all other Sioux Treaty Councils would be subordinate to it, regardless of the Treaty Council's name...." See Bielecki Report pages 7 & 8, Oct. 5, 2008 (Bielecki Report)