The Hidatsa are a Native American tribe originally from the northern Great Plains, primarily located in present-day North Dakota. They are part of the larger Siouan language family and historically lived along the banks of the Missouri River. The Hidatsa people were known for their agricultural practices, cultivating crops like corn, beans, and squash, and they also engaged in hunting and fishing. Traditionally, the Hidatsa lived in earth lodges and formed a complex social structure with a rich cultural heritage. They were closely associated with the Mandans and Atsina tribes, often engaging in trade and intermarriage. Today, many Hidatsa descendants are part of the Three Affiliated Tribes on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.