A brief history of Indian tribes in the States of North and South Dakota is presented. Discussion centers around individual Indian tribes, such as Chippewas and Sioux, which are representative of early and modern Indian life in these States. A section devoted to Indians in these states today offers an indication of the present condition of the Indians in terms of natural resource development, Indian education programs, housing improvement programs, tribal government role, social service and law enforcement provisions, and health services. A description is included of places to go and things to see on Indian reservations in North and South Dakota. (SW)