Merri Pat Cuney, Oglala Sioux, describes her plans to work with Indian prisoners. Louise Hiett, Cheyenne River Sioux, reminiscences about her childhood at the turn of the century. A number of interviewees discuss traditional Indian religions and the Native American Church. Yuwipi Ceremony and Ghost Dance are discussed by Wayne Seth Big Crow, Sioux and Carl Iron Shell, Sioux. Charles Kills Enemy, Rosebud Sioux and Moses Big Crow talk about the similarities between a sweat lodge and a Christian church.
Interviewees discuss gathering and preparation of traditional food.
The lives of the two leaders are contrasted. Interviewees discuss all aspects of the event. George Sun, Winnebago, talks about problems facing Indians living in Sioux City. A woman born in 1892, and her daughter, relate their experiences in Indian boarding schools.