The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is a Native American tribe located in the Dakotas, primarily in North and South Dakota. They are part of the larger Sioux Nation and have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional practices, languages, and governance. The tribe's reservation spans over 2 million acres along the Missouri River, providing a home for its members. In recent years, the tribe gained international attention due to its opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, which they argued threatened their water supply and sacred lands. The protests at Standing Rock became a symbol of indigenous rights and environmental activism, drawing support from various groups and individuals across the globe.