Governor Tony Evers apologized this week for Wisconsin’s role in supporting boarding schools for Native American children in the 19th and early 20th centuries. We learn about the history of the schools and the consequences they’ve had for tribal communities. We also talk with a baker about tips for making great pies every time.
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Delving into the tragic history of Indian boarding schools
Gov. Evers issued an official apology this week for Wisconsin’s participation in the federal government’s practice of forcing indigenous children to attend boarding schools to strip them of their cultures and assimilate to white society. Two Native journalists talk about the legacy of this practice.
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Food Friday: Baking the perfect pie
There’s a pie for every season! Whether you have the taste for apples in the fall or berries in the summer, our guest has tips for making the best possible pie. She talks with us about her new book Pie Camp.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Patty Loew Guest
- Levi Rickert Guest
- Kate McDermott Guest
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