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Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?

Season 2 Episode 3 | 10m 46s

Join Tai Leclaire and experts as they explore the dark legacy of Indian boardings, the failures of modern education, and the trauma, misconceptions, and racism endured by Native Americans as a result.

Aired: 02/27/24
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