1. The Off-Reservation
Indian Boarding School
System was established
to:
Solve the Indian Problem
“The only good Indian, is a dead Indian”
“Kill the Indian, save the man”
Totally immerse them in to the White mans
culture.

2. Richard Henry Pratt
 Pratt’s Experiment began at Fort Marion,
St. Augustine, Florida.
 For 3 years he trained captive warriors of
the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa,
Comanche, and Caddo tribes.
 Cut their hair, forbid tribal language, and
clothing.
 Required religious studies.

3. “Transformation”
 Miss Harriet Beecher Stowe described these
warriors as “being the wildest, the most
dangerous, and most untamable of the
tribes.” Pratt had by all public standards,
succeeded in transforming them from “wild
blood thirsty savages who terrified
American” re-settlements to near –white men
who could read, write, farm and who quoted
and preached from the bible.

4. Based on his success in Florida Pratt conceived Carlisle
Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1879.
Requested permission to transport children from the
Standing Rock Reservation.

5. Indian Education
 The Off-reservation boarding school system is born
To remove children from family and tribal environment
Outing program implemented – Instead of returning
home for vacation, students were placed with “Good
White families” to further assimilate them.
Vocational training for boys
Domestic science for girls

6.  Outing Program

7. Military structure

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Perris Indian SchoolPerris Indian School
Under the direction of
Superintendent M.S.
Savage, Perris Indian
School began in 1892.
Located near Ramona
Expressway and Perris
Blvd., Perris was the first
off reservation boarding
school in California.

9. Perris Indian School
 1892 – 1904
 The enrollment was made up of Southern California
Indian Children from Tule River Agency to San Diego
County. Students ranged in age from 5 years old to
early 20s.

10. Commissioners report 1899
 “Death rate at Perris far exceeded the
average death rate of any non-
reservation schools.”
 “I have the horror to report upon the
condition, requirements, and defects of
the Indian School at Perris, CA”

11. Lack of Clothing 1898-1904
 Smaller girls “were entirely destitute and the mornings and
evenings were so cold they were suffering.”

12. Perris Indian School
The main subjects taught were agricultural and domestic science. Due to an
inadequate water supply to conduct these subjects at the school a better location
was sought.

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Sherman Indian High SchoolSherman Indian High School
108 Years in108 Years in
(with)(with)
RiversideRiverside

14. 1414
Beginning ourBeginning our
RelationshipRelationship
 1900 site of Indian Industrial school1900 site of Indian Industrial school
chosen at Magnolia and Jacksonchosen at Magnolia and Jackson
 1901 the corner stone was laid for1901 the corner stone was laid for
Sherman InstituteSherman Institute
 1903 First Sherman Graduate1903 First Sherman Graduate
 1904 First Graduating Class1904 First Graduating Class

15. 1515
James SchoolcraftJames Schoolcraft
ShermanSherman
 Vice President of the United StatesVice President of the United States
(1909-1912)(1909-1912)
 Chairman of Indian AffairsChairman of Indian Affairs
CommitteeCommittee
 1900 Congress approved the1900 Congress approved the
appropriation of $75,000 for theappropriation of $75,000 for the
construction of an Industrial Schoolconstruction of an Industrial School
in Riverside, Californiain Riverside, California

16. 1616
The Corner StoneThe Corner Stone
July 18, 1901July 18, 1901

17. 1717
Sherman IndianSherman Indian
InstituteInstitute

18. 1818
Sherman’s beginningSherman’s beginning
 School built for an estimated 664School built for an estimated 664
students.students.
 1903: Boys were “quartered in1903: Boys were “quartered in
the barn.”the barn.”
 Girls and employees lived inGirls and employees lived in
tents.tents.
 1904 two dormitories were1904 two dormitories were
finished.finished.

19. 1919
Sherman AdditionsSherman Additions
 1905 construction of Hospital1905 construction of Hospital
was completed.was completed.
 Sherman Farm located 5 milesSherman Farm located 5 miles
west of school in Homegardens,west of school in Homegardens,
CA.CA.
 Sherman Cemetery: 1901.Sherman Cemetery: 1901.

20. 2020
Lack of DormitoriesLack of Dormitories
The BarnThe Barn

21. Sherman Hospital
 Ramona House, had been used as the school
hospital from 1902 until 1905.
 Sherman Hospital Built following several
epidemics.

22. 2222
1905 Hospital Completed1905 Hospital Completed

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Sherman FarmSherman Farm
 Homegardens, CA.Homegardens, CA.

24. 2424
2005 Raising of New2005 Raising of New
EntranceEntrance

25. 2525
Instruction EmphasisInstruction Emphasis
 Vocations for GirlsVocations for Girls
 NursingNursing
 CookingCooking
 Day CareDay Care
 Domestic ScienceDomestic Science

26. 2626
NursingNursing

27. 2727
Domestic TrainingDomestic Training

28. 2828
Instruction EmphasisInstruction Emphasis
 Vocations for BoysVocations for Boys
 FarmingFarming
 BlacksmithingBlacksmithing
 ConstructionConstruction
 School maintenanceSchool maintenance

29. 2929
Vocational TrainingVocational Training

31. 3131
Changes in EducationChanges in Education
 1932: Sherman became an accredited1932: Sherman became an accredited
Educational InstitutionEducational Institution
 Certificates earned in vocational tradesCertificates earned in vocational trades
 1946 to the late 60s the “Navajo Program”1946 to the late 60s the “Navajo Program”
 Job skillsJob skills
 Life skillsLife skills
 Graduating class of ’66 was first to complete aGraduating class of ’66 was first to complete a
full high school academic programfull high school academic program

32. 3232
An Early ClassroomAn Early Classroom
 Indian children being taught by Indian teachers.Indian children being taught by Indian teachers.

33. 3333
Changes in EducationChanges in Education
 1970: Students vote to change the name1970: Students vote to change the name
from Sherman Indian Institute tofrom Sherman Indian Institute to
Sherman Indian High School.Sherman Indian High School.
 Sherman Indian High School earnsSherman Indian High School earns
Western Association of Schools andWestern Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC) accreditation.Colleges (WASC) accreditation.

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Riverside ConnectionRiverside Connection
 City of Riverside Mayor in SeptemberCity of Riverside Mayor in September
of 1970 signs proclamation for Indianof 1970 signs proclamation for Indian
Day.Day.
 2006 Proclamation revised for Indian2006 Proclamation revised for Indian
Week, 4Week, 4thth
week in September.week in September.
 2008 Celebration of the 232008 Celebration of the 23rdrd
AnnualAnnual
Sherman Powwow.Sherman Powwow.

35. 3535
Indian Day SigningIndian Day Signing
 City of Riverside Mayor Ben LewisCity of Riverside Mayor Ben Lewis
signs Proclamation – September 1970signs Proclamation – September 1970

36. 3636
Indian Week ProclamationIndian Week Proclamation

37. 3737
Riverside’s SupportRiverside’s Support
 Downtown access for SIHS ArtDowntown access for SIHS Art
showshow
 Class offerings UCR, RCC andClass offerings UCR, RCC and
CBUCBU
 Movie NightsMovie Nights
 Tyler MallTyler Mall
 Late Night BowlingLate Night Bowling

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Sherman todaySherman today
 Grades 9 – 12Grades 9 – 12
 Over 85 Tribes representedOver 85 Tribes represented
 Enrolling over 450 studentsEnrolling over 450 students
 Graduates meet the “a-g” requirements forGraduates meet the “a-g” requirements for
UC and CSU colleges and universitiesUC and CSU colleges and universities
 2006: Bureau of Indian Education created to2006: Bureau of Indian Education created to
govern schools in the Bureau of Indiangovern schools in the Bureau of Indian
AffairsAffairs

39. 3939
Sherman MuseumSherman Museum
 View looking North from campus.View looking North from campus.

40. 4040
Sherman Museum FactsSherman Museum Facts
 1974 designated as Riverside Cultural1974 designated as Riverside Cultural
Heritage Landmark #16Heritage Landmark #16
 National Register of Historic Places 1980National Register of Historic Places 1980
 Records from 1892 to present.Records from 1892 to present.
 WorkshopsWorkshops
 Culture programs offered to the PublicCulture programs offered to the Public
 ToursTours
 Gift ShopGift Shop

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Sherman 2008Sherman 2008
 2008: Valedictorian – Fairuz Dakam: Now at2008: Valedictorian – Fairuz Dakam: Now at
UCLAUCLA
 2008: Salutatorian – Lisa Antone: Now at2008: Salutatorian – Lisa Antone: Now at
Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University
 2008: 65 Graduates total2008: 65 Graduates total
 174 Employees174 Employees
 Campus of 82 AcresCampus of 82 Acres
 Budget over $9 MillionBudget over $9 Million

42. Synthesized by Carl B. Davis, AP,Synthesized by Carl B. Davis, AP,
SIHS September 2008SIHS September 2008
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Sherman contactsSherman contacts
 Mr. Roland Doepner – PrincipalMr. Roland Doepner – Principal
 Ms. Lorene Sisquoc – Traditions LeaderMs. Lorene Sisquoc – Traditions Leader
and Museum Curatorand Museum Curator
 Mr. Leroy Tewaheftewa – FacilitiesMr. Leroy Tewaheftewa – Facilities
 Phone (951) 276-6325Phone (951) 276-6325
 Address: 9010 Magnolia Ave. RiversideAddress: 9010 Magnolia Ave. Riverside

44.  Alumni

45.  Students on fieldtrip Jan. 2009

49. Annual Powwow

50. Tribal Courses offered
 Tribal Government
 Indian Studies
 Dine Culture
 Ceramics
 Beading
 Native Traditions
 Native American Basketry
 Museum Studies TA