Native American schools reclaim stolen traditions Native American boarding schools are undergoing a massive change in the USA. In the 19th century, millions of Native Americans were forcibly removed...
Culture Articles
Learning from living abroad: Mexico
From sunshine and mountains to ice and snow, M.A. family combines cultures Once you enter Minnehaha Academy Upper School, you see several students just existing. Little do you know, there are...
Learning from living abroad: Romania
Revisiting Romanian roots Many people have explored different cities, traveled to different states, and maybe even visited foreign lands. But how many people can say that they were born and raised...
Learning from living abroad: England
England packed with sights, fond memories Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Europe? To be able to see Big Ben, The Eiffel Tower, or The Colosseum only a short trip away? For...
Learning from living abroad: Italy and England
Spreading Bibles and Joy “I would love to be a missionary again,” sophomore Joy Uthmann said. “I thought it was a great experience, and now I can actually help and participate instead of being a...
Learning from living abroad: Estonia
Real reindeer at Christmas Tallinn, Estonia, has two distinctive parts of the city. The part that is still totally intact, Gothic style buildings and bright colors. And the other part, dark and...
At least we smile in the same language
American culture, as seen from the perspective of a Slovak exchange student Can you imagine a situation in which you...
Kick start of CFE group meetings
Outside, the flecks of wintry white snow drift softly to the ground, coating the trees, tennis courts and clock tower...
MOSAIC: Games Around the World
MOSAIC, a group dedicated to exploring racial identity at Minnehaha's South Campus, held an event this past May 8th...
Immersed in a diverse world
Just by taking a look around you there are a kaleidoscope of cultures. How can knowing your background help you to...
Losing a language: what’s at stake?
"You can't separate language and culture," said Program Director Louise Matson of the Division of Indian Work (DIW), a...
Seeing through Twilight
What’s behind the appeal of a best-selling book and movie built around … vampires?