The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of Nevada brought a message of tolerance to a local teachers meeting.
Gary Hall, coordinator of the tribe's Child Abuse Justice Center, invited a dance group to the meeting. He wanted the teachers to get a better of understanding of Indian children.
Hall said most child abuse reports are made through schools. He said teachers need to be comfortable working with the tribe.
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Teachers treated to native dances, lessons on tolerance
(The Lahontan Valley News 2/11)
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Nevada tribe spreads message of tolerance to teachers
Friday, February 11, 2005
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