A People's History

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

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.

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

10m 46s

  • What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America

    S2 E5 - 12m 6s

    Why aren’t Native people– and their stories – ever the crux of your favorite films? From films used as a tool of genocidal propaganda, to award-winning Indigenous stories in Hollywood, how far has Indigenous media representation come and where is it headed?Tai Leclaire and experts track the past, present and future of Indigenous entertainment– and how the media and bias prevents Native people

  • Native American Reservations, Explained.: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Native American Reservations, Explained.

    S2 E4 - 10m 33s

    How did Native Americans end up on Reservations? We explore the complicated relationship between the Indian Nations and the United States of America. Watch Tai Leclaire breakdown all you need to know about the Reservation system and why “Rez Life” is critical to the Native American experience.

  • Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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

    S2 E3 - 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.

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