The Great Sioux Nation: Milestones
Learn more about the history of the Sioux Nation—the nation of storyteller Lame Deer—by studying the time line on this Web site. Under the year 1990, the time line indicates that the U.S. government took official action to try to reconcile with the tribes of South Dakota. Using information from the time line, write a few paragraphs explaining why the government might have found this reconciliation to be necessary.

Our Lakota Culture
This Web site offers a glimpse into some aspects of traditional Sioux culture. Follow the links to view a real Sioux pow wow, listen to excerpts of Lakota music, and read Sioux folktales. How does experiencing these examples of Sioux culture affect your understanding and appreciation of "The Vision Quest"? Share your thoughts with the class.