OSHER 619 - Bury My Heart - Wounded Knee

In the late 19th century, the U.S. government marginalized American Indians, concentrated them on reservations, and used lethal force to enforce compliance. The summer HBO series based upon Dee Brown's 1971 book, 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee,' focused our attention on this period in the history of the United States. Join fellow Osher students to either continue or begin your exploration of this period. This class is based on Jeffrey Ostler's recent book, 'The Plains Sioux and U.S. Colonialism from Lewis and Clark to Wounded Knee.' The class will explore well-known aspects of the Sioux story to gain new insights and look at many lesser-known facets of Sioux history and culture to develop a deeper understanding. We will examine the clash between two great military powers on the northern Great Plains and the tragic results for the Lakota.