Why Is The Sioux Tribe Called Today

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The Sioux tribe is the reason behind the name the Cheyenne tribe is called today. The Cheyenne was originally named ‘Ni-oh-ma-ate-a-nin-ya’ which meant ‘desert people’, but the Sioux gave them the name ‘Shi-hel-la’, and later changed it to ‘Shi-hen-na’ and travelers picked up that name easier. The Cheyenne tribe took many steps to become who they are today, such as being pushed off their land and changing lifestyles. They had traditions that made them different from the other tribes. They also sometimes had to go down the path of war or peace. The Cheyenne was one of the most famous Plains