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Boarding School Panel Discussion Poster

A Frank Discussion about American Indian Boarding Schools, Christianity, and Their Legacies

Monday Nov 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Recent discoveries of over 1,000 unmarked graves of Indigenous children at Canada’s former residential schools and the subsequent pledge by the U.S. Interior Department to investigate former federal Indian boarding schools have brought to the forefront long ignored questions regarding the roles played by American governments, educational institutions, and Christianity in the genocide of Indigenous peoples. Sadly, U.S. and state governments and Christian denominations used boarding and other schools as a primary weapon to destroy American Indian peoples, societies, and cultures. Their devastation continues to impact Native communities today. This panel, led by three American Indian leaders, will address these and other questions:

• What are the legacies of Christianity and the boarding schools?
• What can be done to help support healing in American Indian communities and bring reform to Christianity and to the historical narrative of the development of the U.S.?
• What are the implications of these legacies for TCU?

BLUU Auditorium

BLUU Auditorium
2901 Stadium Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76129

About AddRan College of Liberal Arts

A Frank Discussion about American Indian Boarding Schools, Christianity, and Their Legacies
Mission To advance life-long learning and discovery in the humanities and social sciences and to develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills that prepare students for successful careers in our global society.  Vision To become a liberal arts college nationally recognized for innovative learning and critical inquiry that enhances our environment, improves the human condition, and develops ethical leaders.

Questions about this event?

Scott Langston

Email: s.langston@tcu.edu

Phone: 8172576678

About Neeley Office of Inclusive Excellence

A Frank Discussion about American Indian Boarding Schools, Christianity, and Their Legacies
The TCU Neeley Office of Inclusive Excellence is physical space for ALL Horned Frogs to gather & connect across differences. The office is focused on creating and supporting a vibrant community that welcomes, embeds, respects and champions diverse cultures, identities and lived experiences.

Questions about this event?

Scott Langston

Email: s.langston@tcu.edu

Phone: 8172576678