"When I was a boy," Sitting Bull once said, "the Sioux owned the world." Today, this great Sioux war chief and spiritual leader has become a powerful symbol to many nations struggling to hold onto their heritage. In this section you'll be introduced to the Sioux Nation; You'll meet their leaders and enemies, discover their culture and customs, and find out more about events that led them into an ever-changing and often hostile world. More about Sioux nation ...