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Classes at Chemewa Indian School began with 18 students—14 boys and 4 girls —all from the Puyallup Reservation. Photo/Oregon State Library, Indian Country Today Media Network

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“No one has ever asked me before,” the elder explained.

By Mary Annette Pember, Indian Country Today Media Network October 3, 2017