Complexities in Teaching Indigenous History — “High Country News” reports and reflects on Utah’s “Railroad in Native America” Gathering last May

Miacel Spotted Elk, High Country News, who reports on the Indigenous Affairs for the Intermountain West, describes the complex yet essential work the “Railroads in Native America” (RNA) Steering Committee sought to accomplish, in this Utah Division of Indian Affairs directed conference, held last May 19-21, 2022. The aritcle includes noteworthy photographs of professional Utah photographer Eugene Tapahe (Diné). Two …

Press Release — Railroads in Native America (2)

The Railroads in Native America Gathering, Utah’s first Native-led public history conference, is planned to amplify the voices of Indigenous scholars, leaders and students in exploring the often fraught, dynamic 160-year interaction with America’s railroad systems. The public is invited to the event, which will take place at the Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., on May 19-21. This gathering …