“Culture and Spirituality” with Josie Lawrence

What are Catholic boarding schools, and what role did they play in this area in the past?  Where were they located? How do different religions see God/a higher power in similar ways?  What are some differences? What does it mean to smudge?  Why do people practice smudging? What is a wacipi?  How is it different…

The Importance of Elders with Dusty Olson

Who are the Elders in the community where I live? How is someone designated as an Elder? In what ways were many Elders impacted by boarding schools? Who are Elders in my life that I rely on for wisdom and advice?  How did I come to know the Elders in my life?  Do they mostly…

Legal and Ethical with Carmelita Lamb

“Learn About” Questions How and why were boarding schools established in the United States? Where were/are some of the boarding schools in the United States, and what was/is their reputation? What were Jim Crow Laws?  How are the impact of the Jim Crow Laws on African American people similar to the impact of boarding schools…