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Indian Boarding Schools

Host Lisa Simeone visits the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona where a new exhibit chronicles the history of Indian Boarding Schools. Starting in 1878 thousands of Indian children were sent, often by force, to boarding schools, in the hope the the schools would teach the children to 'be American.' Lisa talks with Margaret Archuletta, the curator of the exhibit, along with Brenda Child, historical advisor to the exhibit and author of the book, Boarding School School Seasons.

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