The Dark Legacy of Native American Boarding Schools

The Impact of Native American Boarding Schools

The Horrors of the Boarding School System

The Impact of Government Policies on Native American Boarding Schools

The Ongoing Impact of Boarding Schools on Native Cultures

The Legacy of Boarding Schools and Apologies

The Path Forward for Native American Rights

This week, we’re diving deep into what President Joe Biden called “one of the worst chapters in American history” — the Native American boarding schools.These institutions, which operated for over a century, were designed with the aim of systematically stripping away the cultures and identities of Native American children, often through brutal means.Trust me, it's not going to be a light chat; we’re tackling some heavy topics that might leave you feeling a bit uneasy. However, it’s super important to understand the history behind these schools and the devastating impact they had on entire communities....Special guest for this episode:<ul><li>Jacqueline Fear-Segal, Professor of American and Indigenous Histories at the University of East Anglia</li></ul> ...Highlights from this episode:<ul><li> This episode explores the dark history of Native American boarding schools, highlighting their role in systematic abuse. </li><li> Over 500 boarding schools were established across the United States, aimed at assimilating Native children into white culture. </li><li> The boarding school system was not just about education, but involved severe cultural suppression and trauma for generations. </li><li> Despite the oppressive past, Native communities today are showing remarkable resilience and a revival of their cultural identities. </li></ul> ...Additional Resources:<a href="https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/forced-assimilation-and-abuse-how-us-boarding-schools-devastated-native-american-tribes/article_df4b02d4-9892-11ef-b8ad-cfdddaa059eb.html" target="_blank">Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes | News | cherokeephoenix.org</a><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/25/politics/biden-apologizes-native-americans-abusive-boarding-schools/index.html" target="_blank">Biden apologizes to Native Americans for abusive government-funded boarding schools | CNN Politics</a><a href="https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/us-residential-schools" target="_blank">The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation</a><a href="https://time.com/6177069/american-indian-boarding-schools-history/" target="_blank">Historian: American Indian Boarding Schools and Their Impact | TIME</a>...And if you like this episode, you might also love:<a href="https://pod.fo/e/1c5fd5" target="_blank">Who Are Native Americans?</a><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1ef89c" target="_blank">How Did Slavery Impact Cherokee Nation?</a><a href="https://pod.fo/e/204035" target="_blank">What is Thanksgiving?</a>...Thank you for listening to our podcast. It's a labor of love by an American history nerd and some smarter folk. Making it does come at a small cost so if you'd like to help:<ul><li>Individuals - <a href="https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support" target="_blank">support the show with a one-off or monthly donation</a>: https://america-a-history.captivate.fm/support </li><li>Universities &amp; Colleges - <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRMpYL5dY/tCDPbTHN81d9EeaFfBXcnQ/view?utm_content=DAGRMpYL5dY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=GSDp9Wwx6A" target="_blank">become an academic partner</a> or email hello@podcastsbyliam.com for more info</li></ul> Your support helps us keep the show running, and it is highly appreciated!Are you a University, college, or higher education institution? Become an academic partner and your name will appear right here.

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