Standing Bear's Footsteps

The PBS documentary “Standing Bear’s Footsteps” tells the story of the Ponca people, who were forcibly removed from their northern Nebraska homelands and sent to Indian Territory. Standing Bear decided to lead some of his people back north and fought in the courts to have the right to do so. This interactive eBook brings together content from the film, the film’s educational website, and a series of short essays. Although intended for general audiences, this eBook is easily adaptable to the classroom by using the Teacher Resources section.