Miniconju (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Miniconju were known for their skilled horsemanship and hunting abilities in the Great Plains region.
- As a Miniconju, he was expected to participate in the traditional Sun Dance ceremony to honor the spirits.
- The Miniconju people traditionally resided in the area now known as North Dakota and South Dakota.
- During the 19th century, the Miniconju population significantly declined due to disease and conflicts with European settlers.
- The Miniconju were closely related to the other Teton Sioux divisions, including the Oglala and the Brule.