Montana Conversations

Through the study of Native American memoirs we explore the time period in history when Native American children were taken away from their families and sent to boarding schools. Participants read excerpts from American Indian Stories by Zitkala-Sa, Rattlesnake Mesa by Edna New Weber, Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. Campbell and poetry from Birthright: Born to Poetry: A Collection of Montana Indian Poetry and It’s...

Fischer describes the American Indian struggle for survival in often harsh conditions, triumph over hardships, and spiritual and creative achievements. This inspiring talk enhances understanding of how the Indian peoples lived, and can be tailored to focus particularly on food, clothing, or medicine, as requested. Fischer, an artist who was raised in a traditional Indian...

Fischer describes the American Indian struggle for survival in often harsh conditions, triumph over hardships, and spiritual and creative achievements. This inspiring talk enhances understanding of how the Indian peoples lived, and can be tailored to focus particularly on food, clothing, or medicine, as requested. Fischer, an artist who was raised in a traditional Indian...