We continue our exploration of the Native Peoples of North America” Lecture Series, with: 15) “Challenging Assimilation and Allotment” Reveal how Native Americans adjusted to or refused to give in to the extraordinary challenges and changes they faced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries-specifically the federal government's deliberate and multifaceted effort to dismantle tribal lands and obliterate tribal cultures through allotment and assimilation. Instead, Native people adopted innovative strategies that allowed them to survive. 16) “American Indians and the Law:1883-1903” Violence and war were not the only options. Even after the alleged “last Indian wars,” Native Americans continued to fight for their rights and lands through the same legal system that had worked towards displacing them. You'll review three critical court cases and meet leaders such as Standing Bear and Lone Wolf who stood up against “the courts of the conqueror” and continued to seek justice. 17) “The Ghost Dance and the Peyote Road” Professor Cobb explores how many Native people took matters into their own hands and gained a renewed sense of place, harmony, and balance through two religious movements: The Ghost Dance-often misperceived as the last gasp of resistance before the Indians' final vanishing act, and the Peyote Road-a critically important pathway to peace, reconciliation, and belonging. Hosted by the CAST Senior Center, CAST Educational Programs were developed to reach a wide audience of senior citizens, providing a variety of interesting subjects via in-person presentations and experiences. Scheduled year-round, we host programs at the CAST Senior Center, but also travel to area libraries, museums, places of interest, and other Senior/Community Centers in our area to introduce Seniors to the many program opportunities that are available. Our programs are open to the public and there are no membership dues. Unless noted, the programs are provided free, and no preregistration is required. Carpooling is available for out-of-town trips. Check out our program schedule every month and join us for our next event. We look forward to seeing you!