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This month’s literary feature provides a unique opportunity to hear about an important historical figure in Native America. “Help Indians Help Themselves” presents the writings of Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Zitkala-Sa), who was born on the Yankton Sioux reservation in 1876. Many readers have turned to her wisdom over the years to understand the impact of boarding schools and Native political activism in early U.S. history. The book is edited by English Professor Jane Hafen (Taos Pueblo). The forward is by educator Dr. Margaret Noodin (Anishinaabe). Both will help us take a deeper look into the work of this revolutionary writer.
Guests:
Jane Hafen HAY-fin (Taos Pueblo) – Professor Emerita of English at the University of Nevada
Dr. Margaret Noodin (Anishinaabe) – Director Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education
Break 1 music: Strongheart (song) Sissy Goodhouse (artist) The Third Circle (album)
Break 2 music: Kaja Paluna (Mujer De Maiz) (song) Ranferi Aguilar (artist) Sounds Of Indian Summer: Contemporary Native Music From The National Museum Of The American Indian (album)
