The Lak?ta, whose name is pronounced "lakxota," are one of North America's Great Plains indigenous groups. Also known as Teton Sioux and Thtuwa ("prairie inhabitants"). It is noteworthy, however, that some Lakota reject the word "Sioux," which is thought to mean "small snakes," as it was given to them by the Ojibwe, who were once rivals. Teton and Thtuwa are now regarded as ancient names. Lak?ta is typically the favored self-designation...
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