Nine Colorado institutions largely financed by the federal government between 1880 and 1920 served as Native American boarding and day schools with the goal of stripping Indigenous children of their culture and assimilating them, according to an executive summary of research conducted by History Colorado released Friday.
Last week, Fort Lewis College held a closing ceremony for an art exhibit. “As Seeds, We Grow” featured Native-made art focused on Indian boarding schools. Fort Lewis was an Indian boarding school from 1891-1910.
History Colorado will spend the next year investigating student abuses and other experiences at the former federal Indian boarding school in Hesperus, as directed by state law. Colorado House Bill.
History Colorado will spend the next year investigating student abuses and other experiences at the former federal Indian boarding school in Hesperus, as directed by state law. Colorado House Bill.