Native American Collection

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Wanduta, a Sioux Valley Dakota Chief is featured on the latest Canadian five-ounce coloured coin. The coin celebrates equality under the law which is sometimes very difficult to attain even after decades of struggle.

A law introduced in 1895 prohibited aboriginal ceremonies which led to the arrest of many. They were penalised for simply following their traditions like celebrating festivals, dances, and ceremonies. This tribe settled in Oak River, Manitoba in 1875 and performed “give-away dances” or the “grass dance” when they exchanged blankets and horses. The dance has a lot of significance for the tribe politically, economically, and socially.