Standing Bear Interviews

In Nebraska, in the month of May we celebrate the life and work of Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca. Recently, we sat down with several people and asked them their take on this great leader.

Listen to the Interview with Judi M. gaiashkibos (pictured left), Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs

Listen to the interview with Standing Bear descendant and Ponca Tribal Council Vice Chairman Rick Wright

Listen to the interview with Standing Bear descendants from the Omaha Nation: Mike Wolf, Richard Lasely, Eugene Gilipin, Gary Lasely  (pictured left with host Aden Marshall)

Share your thoughts about Chief Standing Bear, civil rights for Native Americans, the teaching of Native history in schools and more.