[Edling] How the Legacy of Native Americans' Forced Assimilation Lingers Today

[Francis Hult]

The Atlantic


How the Legacy of Native Americans' Forced Assimilation Lingers Today


The short documentary Little Dream Catchers takes us to White Earth Nation in Minnesota-the state's largest tribe with over 20,000 members. There, communities have been affected by drug addiction and unemployment, as well as a loss of culture due to forced assimilation for hundreds of years. It's a moving film that centers around the necessity of early childhood education when it comes to returning to the tribal language and culture.


Full story and video:
http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/500780/legacy-native-americans-forced-assimilation/

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