Oohenunpa

Oohenunpa is one of the seven major bands of the Lakota Sioux. The name Oohenunpa translates to "two boil" or "two boilings" in the Lakota language, referring to their traditional method of cooking buffalo meat. The Oohenunpa were historically located in the present-day northwestern South Dakota region, often in close proximity to the Sihasapa (Blackfeet) and Miniconjou bands.

Like other Lakota bands, the Oohenunpa were nomadic buffalo hunters, following the herds across the Great Plains. Their culture was deeply intertwined with the buffalo, which provided food, shelter, and clothing. They participated in the Sun Dance, a significant spiritual ceremony, and followed traditional animistic beliefs.

The Oohenunpa experienced significant disruption and displacement due to westward expansion by settlers, the U.S. Army, and the establishment of reservations. They were involved in conflicts with the U.S. government, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Today, the descendants of the Oohenunpa are primarily enrolled in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Their cultural heritage and traditions continue to be preserved and practiced by their people.