"Yakni Achukma, The School with a Soul": A History of the Goodland Indian Orphanage

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Article describes the founding and history of Goodland Indian Orphanage, one of the few mid-nineteenth century schools for Native American children that promoted inclusion of their culture and language along with assimilation initiatives. Ruby Wile includes personal recollections of the LaCroix family, four Choctaw children who lived at the Presbyterian institution.

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Wile, Ruby Winter 2002.

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Article describes the founding and history of Goodland Indian Orphanage, one of the few mid-nineteenth century schools for Native American children that promoted inclusion of their culture and language along with assimilation initiatives. Ruby Wile includes personal recollections of the LaCroix family, four Choctaw children who lived at the Presbyterian institution.

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26 p. : ill.

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Abstract: The Presbyterian sponsors of Goodland Indian Orphanage challenged common practice of mid-nineteenth century Indian schools by promoting assimilation through respect for Native culture and affection for children. IN Ruby Wile's study of "Yakni Achukma," proof abounds that their philosophy produced citizens of distinction who honor both their Indian and Goodland heritages.

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  • Chronicles of Oklahoma, 80(4), Oklahoma Historical Society, 2002, pp. 410-435

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  • Publication Title: Chronicles of Oklahoma
  • Volume: 80
  • Issue: 4
  • Page Start: 410
  • Page End: 435

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Wile, Ruby. "Yakni Achukma, The School with a Soul": A History of the Goodland Indian Orphanage, article, Winter 2002; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2016873/: accessed June 10, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.

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