Event
Indian Boarding Schools
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Fee:
Free. All programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun.Location:
Platte River Campground Amphitheater. All are welcome, those not camping in the campground may park at the campground office.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Time:
5:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Talk
Description
Native American populations were subjected to laws and policies forced to assimilate them into American culture and society. These policies accumulated into Indian boarding schools. These institutions of forced assimilation operated fora century and totaled 400 across the country, including 4 in Michigan. This talk will look at the creation of the schools and the impacts it has had.
This program is rescheduled to Sept. 9. It had previously been scheduled for Sept. 2. Please note the date change.