Foundation looks back at Genoa school’s history
Savannah Berlyn Anderson gave a short presentation about “I Have a Name.” NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow-
The day started with feature speaker James Cadwell. He spoke about boarding schools. His grandfather attended the Genoa Indian School starting in 1911. His two great uncles also attended there. He also attended a boarding school in South Dakota. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow
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Lakota Ats received this year’s Wolfe Family Scholarship. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow
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Janelle Whipple received this year’s Wolfe Family Scholarship. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow
GENOA — The second Saturday in August the Genoa Indian School Foundation holds its annual recognition and remembrance day. The school was open from 1884 to 1934, so it has been 90 years since its closing. Approximately 100 people attended this year’s celebration.The day started with feature speaker James Cadwell. He spoke about boarding schools. His grandfather attended the Genoa Ind...
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