Boarding Schools

Written by Heather Bruegl

Part of the Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series

Uncover the impact of policies on Indigenous families and their enduring resilience.

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32 pages· 2,219 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud· 850L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the profound impact of education and government policies on Indigenous families. Delve into the legacy of boarding schools and witness the enduring resilience of Indigenous cultures today. This insightful series invites young readers to understand the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the U.S., encouraging a thoughtful approach to race, diversity, and inclusion. Through a comprehensive and honest lens, discover the stories that shape the past and present of these vibrant cultures, fostering awareness and empathy in the next generation.

From the publisher

Learn how education and government policy impacted generations of Indigenous families. Readers will understand the legacy of boarding schools on Indigenous cultures and the resilience of those cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. The series was developed to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.

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