FOCUS: The Dorothy Canfield Fisher Name Should be Removed from the Vermont Book Award

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In this discussion of why Dorothy Canfield Fisher's name should be removed from the Vermont Book Award, evidence is presented that the author had a direct connection with the Vermont Eugenics Survey. Judy Dow, Franco American/ Abenaki educator, artist, and writer, presents a compelling power point on the history of eugenics and documentation on the reasons to change the Dorothy Canfield Fisher book award name. Kim Chase, third generation, Franco American writer and educator, and Kathy Olwell, retired social worker and social activist, talk about how the impact of the Vermont Eugenics Survey is still pertinent and discuss the vital need for acknowledgment, education, and a chance to heal.

Vermont Book Award: vcfa.edu/vermont-book-award/about-vermont-book-award

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  • Production Date: 01/29/2018
  • Catalog Number: none
  • Archive Number: 11151
  • Series: FOCUS
  • Length: *1:06:57
  • Town: Burlington
  • Geography: Vermont
  • Event Type: General
  • Content Type: Other

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1 Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 5:00 PM
2 Thursday February 1, 2018 at 5:30 AM
3 Thursday February 1, 2018 at 11:30 AM
4 Sunday February 11, 2018 at 5:30 AM
5 Sunday February 11, 2018 at 11:30 AM
6 Monday February 12, 2018 at 10:20 PM
7 Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 3:20 AM
8 Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 9:20 AM
9 Friday June 8, 2018 at 1:50 PM

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