The Lasting Impact of Native American Residential Schools

Myles investigates the impact of Native American residential schools.

The Lasting Impact of Native American Residential Schools Above The Noise

Premiered December 02, 2021
The Lasting Impact of Native American Residential Schools

Recently, the bodies of Indigenous children were discovered lying in unmarked graves at former Residential School sites in Canada. This tragic discovery begs multiple questions: Why did this happen? What exactly happened to Indigenous youth at the hundreds of similar residential schools in the United States? Why isn't this history taught in most U.S. school history classrooms?

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Above The Noise

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

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