Description:
Mrs. Martin discusses the history of a program she teaches for, which teaches adults to read and write. She discusses how the program is funded, and the lack of educational access the older community members had growing up. She describes how she began a women’s sewing circle as a way to support community members and projects. She shares several memories of her youth, including what church was like and several stories she was told. She then discusses racial discrimination against Indians, in the past and present. She recalls her education as a child, and reflects on her past quality of life. Finally, she discusses what it was like when community members finally received their money from the land claims case.