Season 3 · Episode 15

Injun Kid

Season
Season 3
Episode
15 (60 overall)
First aired
January 31, 1977
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Laura

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What happens

Joseph, a boy who is part Sioux, moves to Walnut Grove to live with his grandfather, who cannot accept him because of his heritage. At school, Joseph is bullied too.

Laura stands by him, and the turning point comes when his grandfather finally asks Joseph his Sioux name. A story about prejudice and acceptance.

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