“The Child Advocacy Program Working Paper Luncheon Series offered me a unique opportunity to pursue my interest in schools for indigenous children in the Philippines. While conducting research for my paper, I was completely surprised to find out that the oldest school for teaching Filipino culture in the United States is located in the Greater Boston area! It was fun presenting my paper as my fellow Igorots (Indigenous Peoples in the Northern Region of the Philippines) living in Massachusetts took time off their busy schedule to attend. Overall, the luncheon series was an amazing opportunity to reflect on my ethnic roots while discussing strategies for improving the education of indigenous children.”