Event Recap: “The Business of Killing Indians: Scalp Warfare and the Conquest of North America”
We were honored to host Dr. Billy Kiser for a powerful and eye-opening presentation on “The Business of Killing Indians: Scalp Warfare and the Conquest of North America.” Dr. Kiser delivered a deeply researched and emotionally resonant lecture that exposed the brutal economic systems behind scalp bounties and state-sanctioned violence against Native peoples during the 1800’s.
Attendees were fully engaged, asking thoughtful and challenging questions that reflected a shared desire to understand the truth of this painful chapter in American history. The discussion highlighted how colonial governments and private citizens profited from Indigenous death, shedding light on a history too often ignored in mainstream narratives.
We’re grateful to Dr. Kiser for sharing his work and to our audience for participating in this necessary conversation. Events like these help us uncover the historical realities our ancestors endured—and inspire us to continue educating, reclaiming, and resisting.
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