How did men contribute to the dietary needs of the people living at Knife River Indian Villages? Objective Students will develop a greater understanding of traditional Hidatsa culture by learning and using Hidatsa words when discussing Knife River Indian Villages. Background This lesson is part of Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Teacher's Guide for Grades K-8: Guide to the Earthlodge People. It was written by members of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation for educators. Subsistence: Men's Contributions, is broken into two parts. First students will learn some basic Hidatsa lan Duration: 60 Minutes.