Division Street Revisited

Ben Bearskin: Learning the Ropes


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Ben Bearskin was born on the Winnebago reservation in Nebraska, but he didn’t stay there. Instead, he moved to the big, loud, bustling city of Chicago, where he became a leader in his Native American community. Ben worked hard to live deeply in the world of his ancestors and in the modern, fast-paced city. He helped establish the American Indian Center in Chicago, and made sure it was a place that treasured Native culture. Near the end of his life, Ben moved back to the reservation, and eventually all five of his children found their way there too.


Executive Producers: Melissa Harris and Mary Schmich

Writer/Host: Mary Schmich

Producer: Bill Healy

Editors: Cate Cahan and Mark Jacob

Sound Designer/Audio Engineer: Libby Lussenhop

Associate Producer/Dialogue Editor: Chijioke Williams

Music Director/Composer: Chris Walz


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