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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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MODESTO– Stories from the Indian Boarding School

September 20, 2017 @ 1:00 pm2:30 pm

Free

MODESTO– Join us for a stimulating live performance by the contemporary theatre group: Native Voices. Based on first-person narratives, videos, and historical documents, this collection of stories depicts the reality and repercussions of the American Indian boarding school system from the late 1800’s to the present whose motto was “Kill the Indian and save the man.” Two FREE performances: September 20, 8pm, Prospect Theatre in Modesto, 1214 K St., Modesto, CA 95354 September 21, 8pm, Stan State Mainstage Theatre, On the campus of CSU, Stanislaus, One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382   Free Parking in Lot 2

Free reservations highly recommended: www.csustan.edu/soa/events/ This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.

Details

Date:
September 20, 2017
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
http://siteline.vendini.com/site/soa.csustan.edu/stan-state-department-of-theatre-event-calendar

Venue

Prospect Theater
1214 K St
Modesto, CA 95354 United States
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