Dakota

There are 5 Dakota communities within Manitoba and the Dakota people are part of the greater Ocheti shakowin, the Seven Council Fires. These council fires are across the plains of North America and consist of many different dialects (Lakota, Nakota and Dakota). The common roots and governance system ensures continued understanding as new words were shared at council fire gatherings. Manitoba has representation of all seven council fires, however Lakota is spoken mainly in Saskatchewan and the United States.