In this episode the MHDA crew examine the creation of government-funded boarding schools for American Indian youth as a result of federal assimilation policies. Using examples from both the Carlisle and Haskell institutes, we discuss the experiences of native students from 1879 to 1928. #mhda #makehistorydopeagain

#19 Taking Control: Indian Boarding Schools & Self Determination - Spotlight, Part 1

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#19 Taking Control: Indian Boarding Schools & Self Determination - Spotlight, Part 1

#19 Taking Control: Indian Boarding Schools & Self Determination - Spotlight, Part 1