Indigenous Peoples – Fake Flamenco

Autumn Near the Wisconsin River

Have you ever traveled one hour away from home and found yourself in another world? I’m just back from two days in the woods with our child’s class of fourth and fifth graders. We had a complete 24 hours in nature. Last night we had a camp fire, s’mores and a starry hike. This morning […]

Chile, Indigenous Peoples, Spanish Culture and Language

Who Owns Rapa Nui – Easter Island?

Officially, since 1888, Chile has owned the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui. For 300 years, the name Isla de Pascua or Easter Island has been its moniker. However, as of May this year, the Chilean Senate voted to amend the name to Rapa Nui – Isla de Pascua. Although that is progress, the Native population […]