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The Great Plains were home to various plants that the tribes used for food, medicine, and other purposes

Key plants included prairie grasses, wild berries and roots

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The sun played a big role in the daily life and spiritual practices of both the Lakota Sioux and the Cheyenne tribes it was often respected in rituals and ceremonies

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The tribes would plan their hunting journey based on the position of the sun early morning and late afternoon were preferred times to avoid the noons heat

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The sun was often worshipped as a life-giver and supporter. The Sun Dance was a important ceremony for the Lakota Sioux symbolizing renewal and connection with te Great Spirit

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Women typically gathered plants and berries, which were used to complement the meat-heavy diet they also knew how to use different plants for healing purposes

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These plants were necessary for supporting the ecosystem providing food for plant-eaters like buffalo and deer which the tribes hunted

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The buffalo was central to the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne way of life they used every part of the buffalo from the meat for food to leather and skin for clothing and shelter

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They used many techniques like the buffalo jump where they would drive a group off a cliff and the surround method where hunters on horseback would surround the group

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Less central than hunting fishing was also practiced they used spears, nets, and traps to catch fish in the rivers and streams

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The tribes had a deep respect for nature and believed in using every part of the animals they hunted this kept down waste and ensured that decomposer like bacteria and fungi played their role in the ecosystem

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By using every part of the animal and practicing sustainable hunting and gathering they maintained a balanced ecosystem where decomposers could thrive and recycle nutrients back into the soil

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They had rituals to honor the animals they hunted acknowledging their sacrifice and ensuring that nothing was wasted