Native American History
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Before and After Carlisle: The 1882 Photographic Record of Tom Torlino
This striking 1882 photographic pairing documents Navajo student Tom Torlino in traditional attire and subsequently transformed in Euro-American clothing, illustrating the federal policy of forced assimilation at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
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Indigenous Peoples Day Gains Ground Across US in October
Indigenous Peoples Day, observed on the second Monday in October, is increasingly recognized across the United States, reflecting a shift from Columbus Day toward honoring Native American resilience, culture, and history.