Episode 484: American Indian Residential Schools

American Indian residential schools, also known as Indian boarding schools, were a system of government-funded institutions in the United States designed to assimilate Native American children into Euro-American culture from the late 19th century through much of the 20th century. Established primarily after the Civil War, these schools—over 500 in total, often run by churches—aimed … Continue reading Episode 484: American Indian Residential Schools