CSPAN3 Fort Lewis Indian School 1892 - 1911 March 10, 2021
lewis indian school in colorado, which operated from 1892 to 1911. it purpose was to assimilate indigenous children into mainstream american society by separating the children from their families. >> so good evening, my name is eric carpia with history colorado. i'm here with tonight's featured guest speaker, dr. majel boxer, offered by history colorado el pueblo history museum, fort garland, the trinidad history museum. before we begin tonight's program in the spirit of healing and education, we acknowledge the 48 contemporary tribes with historic ties to the state of colorado. thes...
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