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Lisa Murkowski: “I think Rosita said the essence of being Native is not being taught in the schools, and that's critical.”

On the recordOctober 18, 2012
I think Rosita said the essence of being Native is not being taught in the schools, and that's critical.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes the importance of teaching Native identity in schools.

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