Worthy History with the Deschutes Historical Museum

495 Northeast Bellevue Drive,Bend OR 97701

22 November, 2022

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Worthy History with the Deschutes Historical Museum Truth, Reckoning and Healing; a story of Indian Boarding Schools Presented by Gabriann Hall Tuesday, October 25th 7:00 pm This presentation covers over 100 years of boarding school history and experiences. It begins with the reasoning behind the founding of the government-based schools in the late 1800s, followed by a discussion of the changes and transitions these schools made that encompass multiple generations of Native youth. The presentation will be a blending of both historical facts and oral storytelling. Gabriann Hall says, "When I speak about boarding schools, it comes from the heart as my grandmother Marilyn Mitchell Hall was a survivor of Canyonville Bible Academy in Oregon and Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kansas. It is important for me to explain the intentions and the impacts, both short and long-term, that these schools had on our families, tribes, and communities. I also strive to honor the memories of all the strong, resilient Native people who were forced into these schools and tell their stories with respect and gratitude." Gabriann "Abby" Hall is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes. She was born and raised in the Fort Klamath Valley and attended school in Chiloquin, Oregon. She then went to Oregon State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Ethnic Studies, a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and later a Master of Arts in Teaching. She currently teaches Ethnic Studies and Native Studies at Central Oregon Community College.