Shame of Indian Boarding Schools

Richard J. Gonzalez M.A., Loliwayntati “He Who Brings the Good Word” Iroquois, Oneida, Turtle Clan.

Why were Native children as young as four years of age taken from their parents and tribes and sent to horrific boarding schools hundred of miles away from family, spirituality, language, and culture? Learn through the life of the presenter’s mother, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The use of letters, records, pictures, and oral narratives, will carry the truth.  Host: Barbara Collignon

In-Person or Online

In-Person: In Max Otto Hall.

Online: Also available on our YouTube channel.

For over 50 years, the Sunday Forum lecture series has showcased provocative, sometimes controversial, speakers discussing topical issues of the day: politics, the environment, health issues, the arts, education, and more. The Sunday Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. September through May. Speakers give a 45-minute presentation, followed by questions and brief comments from the audience. The content of Forum lectures does not necessarily express the viewpoint of First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, but are meant to offer thoughtful topics which our members often pursue further on their own.