At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System
The U.S. Department of the Interior calls for a formal apology from the U.S. government for the history of federal Indian boarding schools and ongoing support for Native people to recover from generational trauma.
Wandering Stars
Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' examines generational trauma in Native communities through the lens of a violent past and contemporary struggles.
At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System
The U.S. Department of the Interior calls for a formal apology from the U.S. government for the history of federal Indian boarding schools and ongoing support for Native people to recover from generational trauma.
Wandering Stars
Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' examines generational trauma in Native communities through the lens of a violent past and contemporary struggles.
Histories are shaped by both winners and losers, influencing narratives around figures like Custer, who is viewed controversially today.
Washita Massacre
The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.
Yellow Hair: George Armstrong Custer
Histories are shaped by both winners and losers, influencing narratives around figures like Custer, who is viewed controversially today.
Washita Massacre
The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn exemplifies the consequences of underestimating the Native American forces and demonstrates flaws in Custer's strategy.
Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.
President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.
Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds
The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.
Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses
Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.
Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth
The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.
Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.
President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.
Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds
The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.
Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses
Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.
Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth
The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.
The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship
Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight
America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship
Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight
America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.
New law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans
California's new law mandates comprehensive education on Native American history, enhancing historical accuracy in schools.
U.S. military to apologize to Alaska Natives for 1800s terror campaign
The U.S. Navy is apologizing for past atrocities committed against Tlingit communities, acknowledging their multigenerational trauma and the need for reconciliation.
Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'
Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.
Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'
Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'
Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.
Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'
Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
Op-ed: Story of Chicago's founding erases Indigenous history
Chicago's history did not begin with the arrival of European explorers in 1673, but was inhabited by at least a dozen distinct Indigenous nations for centuries.
Indigenous peoples used Chicago as a center for meeting, trade, and seasonal resource harvesting.
The Anishinaabeg, a confederation of Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa people, were the primary Indigenous nation in Chicago after the first land cession in the late 18th century.