Tribe Debuts $15M Shawnee Mission Plan

Reading betwixt the lines . . .

A debate that started over historic, systemic racism and allegations of genocide quickly evolved into a question of property rights.

Here's the latest event in the ongoing saga . . .

"The plan’s release comes as The Shawnee Tribe has faced increasing criticism from the Kaw Nation along with city and state leaders in the battle for control and ownership of the state and national historic landmark."

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Shawnee Tribe releases $15M plan to restore Shawnee Indian Mission

The Shawnee Tribe on Thursday released a new seven-year plan to preserve the Shawnee Indian Mission and tell a more accurate history of the site.The plan's release comes as The Shawnee Tribe has faced increasing criticism from the Kaw Nation along with city and state leaders in the battle for control and ownership of the state and national historic landmark.

Who should control the Shawnee Indian Mission? A second Native tribe says land belongs to them

The Shawnee Tribe says the state of Kansas should give up ownership of the historic Native American boarding school in Fairway. But this week, the Kaw Nation made an argument that they - as the original inhabitants of the land - should have a say in who controls the site.