How California Was Different with Edna Cavanaugh

Why is there more diversity in California than in North Dakota?  Is North Dakota becoming more diverse? How might having a large variety of people living together help them to get along? Are most people where I live similar to me in race, culture, ethnicity, etc.? Do I have experience being with people who come…

California Options with Edna Cavanaugh

 Why were there more options for jobs in California in the 1960’s than in North Dakota? What was the difference in pay between the states for healthcare positions? Have I ever had to move to find a job?  What was the experience like? How does my salary for the job I currently do compare to…

Boarding School with Edna Cavanaugh

Where is St. Michael’s Boarding School? Where is Stephan Boarding School? Why were boarding schools created? Was there a downside for families if they didn’t send their children to boarding school? What was my school experience like?  Did I enjoy it?  Did I struggle? Who was involved in helping me with my education through the…

Indian Relocation Act with Edna Cavanaugh

 What is the Indian Relocation Act?  How did it impact Native Americans in the middle 1900’s? Why were Native Americans relocated to large cities around the US? How did the Indian Relocation Act help Native Americans?  Hurt Native Americans? Have I ever had to move to a place completely different from where I lived?  What…

Introduction with Edna Cavanaugh

Where is the Stephan Boarding School?  How long has it run? What is the Indian Relocation Act?  How did it impact people? Why were Native Americans encouraged to move to new locations around the US in larger cities? Has my family ever had to move because of a new job?  What was it like? Is…