The Oglala are one of the seven subtribes of the Lakota people who, along with the Dakota, make up the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. A majority of the Oglala live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, the eighth-largest Native American reservation in the United States.

What was the Oglala tribe known for?

Notable Oglala include; Red Cloud who was a renowned warrior and a statesman, and Crazy Horse who was a great Sioux warrior. Oglala tribe is known for their strong connections among the related families and this trait made them one of the powerful tribes among the Sioux.

How many Oglala are there?

About the Oglala Lakota

Many Oglala Sioux Tribal Members live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation located in South Dakota with trust lands off reservation in Nebraska. Most Tribal land is located in Shannon County and Jackson County, South Dakota and an estimated 40,000 people live on roughly 2,700,000 acres.