What type of spiritual awareness did the Sioux observe?

The Sioux were very spiritual and had many ceremonies that included dances or singing to communicate with the spirit world.

These ceremonies determined major events in the lives of the Sioux such as when they should move and where. The ceremonies also were used to herald life events such as adulthood, marriage, birth, death, and where the tribe would move to at the change of seasons (Snow Owl 2004).

What type of roles represent manhood for American males?

For typical American males they are expected to finish high school and college.

What type of roles represented manhood for Sioux males?

The young men were expected to participate in a ritual that changed the status of...

It included training on how to hunt and fight as a warrior (Snow Owl 2004). This rite to passage ritual was a form of education required by every male and a successful journey meant honored the parents and determined the young man's status in the tribe.
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Zitkala-Sa. American Indian Stories Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (1876-1938). Washington: Hayworth Publishing House, 1921. Retrieved From < http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/zitkala-sa/stories/stories.html#soft

Reddish, Laura, and Lewis, Orrin. Native Languages of the Americas. Retrieved October 1, 2011 from < http://www.bigorrin.org/sioux_kids.htm > 2011.

Snow Owl. The Great Sioux Nation. Retrieved October 1, 2011 from < http://www.snowwowl.com/peoplesioux.html > 2004.