As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes:
“Another thing I enjoy is the powwow smells—the smell of moose burgers, the smell of fried onions. It’s a beautiful smell. There is always feasting at the old-style powwows.”
Adam fortunate Eagle, Pipestone: My Life at An Indian Boarding School
“When we pet the dogs we find big grey wood ticks the size of grapes sticking to their skins. We twist and pull the ticks off the dogs and throw them into the bonfire. They pop from the heat. Ish!”
Adam fortunate Eagle, Pipestone: My Life at An Indian Boarding School
Adam fortunate Eagle, Pipestone: My Life at An Indian Boarding School
“Another Indian boy from South Dakota tells us about the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890. His grandma and great-aunt survived the massacre, and even though they were eight-and nine-year-old girls, the soldiers raped them. I love hearing Indian stories and legends, but this is terrible. I have a tough time going to sleep back in the dormitory.”