Taking Charge, Making Change: Native People and the Transition of Education from Stephan Mission to Crow Creek Tribal School. By Robert W. Galler, Jr.

The article discusses Robert W. Galler, Jr.'s work, "Taking Charge, Making Change: Native People and the Transition of Education from Stephan Mission to Crow Creek Tribal School," which examines the transformation of the Stephan Mission, a Catholic boarding school, into the Crow Creek Tribal School in South Dakota. Galler emphasizes the voices of Native students, leaders, and parents, highlighting themes of resilience, self-determination, and tribal sovereignty, while also incorporating oral histories to provide a nuanced understanding of the institution's evolution. The book addresses the challenges faced during the transition to a tribal school amid the Self-Determination movement, showcasing the active role of Native communities in shaping their educational systems. Overall, it contributes significantly to the scholarship on Native American education by centering Indigenous perspectives in historical narratives. [Extracted from the article]