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Indigenous community brings healing to complex history of Inland Empire boarding school
Many Native American boarding schools closed long ago and are viewed as sites of trauma, but Sherman Indian High School in Riverside is different. It’s still open and thriving, and its mission is to support tribal traditions and identities.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenMany Native American boarding schools closed long ago and are viewed as sites of trauma, but Sherman Indian High School in Riverside is different. It’s still open and thriving, and its mission is to support tribal traditions and identities.
LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says it’s highly likely the Omicron variant has already reached Los Angeles, and recommends people take advantage of rapid testing during the holiday season.
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3 storiesIndigenous community brings healing to complicated history of Inland Empire boarding school
Sherman Indian High School in Riverside is still thriving, and its mission is to support tribal traditions and identities.
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