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Dorsey, James Owen, 1848-1848

"Siouan Sociology"


4. Itokaq-tina (Itokali-tina), Dwellers-at-the-south (itokaga). These are
an offshoot of the Basdetce-cni.
5. Kaqmi-atonwan (Kalimi-atonwan), Village-at-the-bend (kalimin).
6. Mani-ti, Those-who-camp (ti)-away-from-the-village. An offshoot of the
Kaqmi-atonwan.
7. Keze, Barbed-like-a-fishhook. An offshoot of the Kaqmi-atonwan.
8. Tcan-kute (Can kute), Shoot-in-the-woods (among the deciduous trees); a
name of derision. These people, according to Ashley, resemble the Keze,
whom he styles a "cross clan."
9. Ti-zaptan (Ti-zaptan), Five-lodges.
10. Okopeya, In-danger. An offshoot of the Ti-zaptan.
11. Kap'oja (Kapoza), Those-who-travel-with-light-burdens. (See number 3
of the Mdewakantonwan.)
12. Amdo-wapuskiyapi, Those-who-lay-meat-on-their-shoulders
(amdo)-to-dry-it (wapuskiya)-during-the-hunt.
[Illustration: FIG. 31.--Sisseton camping circle.]
FIG. 31.--Sisseton camping circle.


THE IHANKTONWAN OR YANKTON

The Yankton and Yanktonai speak the Yankton dialect, which has many words
in common with the Teton.


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