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Indian Boarding Schools; Sit-in for Reading

December 20, 2024
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Antonia Gonzales speaks with two New Mexicans about their thoughts and emotions after President Joe Biden’s formal apology for the harm caused by Indian boarding schools.   Sixth grade student Rainier Long is an avid reader. When his school, Carlos Gilbert Elementary in Santa Fe, cut library time…

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Descendent & Advocate Respond to Boarding School Apology

December 20, 2024
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12.20.24 – Correspondent Antonia Gonzales speaks with two New Mexicans about their thoughts and emotions after President Joe Biden’s formal apology for the harm caused by Indian boarding schools.  Correspondent: Antonia Gonzales  Guests:  Dr. Joannie Suina, Ed.D. (Pueblo of Cochiti), NABS, Center for the Futures of Native Peoples   Gerilyn Tolino (Diné), Carlisle Indian School Descendent    For…

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