Which Dakota group is referred to by the endonym Wičhíyena?
Santee Dakota
Teton
Western Dakota
Yankton and Yanktonai Dakota
Answer
The Yankton and Yanktonai Dakota are collectively referred to by the endonym Wičhíyena. They resided in the Minnesota River area before ceding their land and moving to South Dakota in 1858.
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