Eileen McKenzie, FSPA, will speak about the journey in truth and healing around the FSPA historical mission of St. Mary’s Boarding School in Odanah. Joining her during this presentation is Henry Greengrass from the Ho-Chunk community who will offer some words as well.

The following is an overview of what will be presented.

We are a religious congregation with a history of administering a Native American boarding school during the era of assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-American culture. We're studying our own history and impact at St. Mary’s Boarding School in Odanah, Wisconsin, from 1883 to 1969. Our hope is that as we listen to the painful and tragic experiences of Indigenous communities and take responsibility for the role we played, we can take action in dismantling systemic racism and white supremacy in ourselves and our areas of influence. Our intention is to address our complicity in unjust systems, both historically and now, and strive to enhance dignity and wholeness to those who have suffered for generations.