One of those girls is played by Aminah Nieves, an indigenous actress who landed the very important role of Teonna Rainwater — a veritable prisoner of the Catholics (and ancestor of Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater, who we eventually meet in Yellowstone) who can dish it out as much as she can take it.

What does Teonna have to do with the Duttons?

One popular theory among fans is that Teonna is in some way an ancestor of "Yellowstone" character Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), the adopted son of rancher John Dutton III (Kevin Costner). While viewers of the flagship series know who Jamie's biological father is, the identity of his mother has never been revealed.

How is the Indian girl related to the Duttons in 1923?

The guess is that Teonna might be an ancestor of Jamie's, perhaps through her having a relationship with Jack Dutton, making Jamie a Dutton by blood and not just adoption. Indeed, Nieves herself raises this possibility with her remark about Teonna getting a Dutton love interest.

What is the point of Teonna in 1923?

Teonna's journey on 1923 comes as the U.S. government is undergoing a real-life reckoning about the country's systematic abuse of Native and Indigenous children through the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative.

What does the Indian school have to do with the Duttons in 1923?

The portrayal of Indian Schools in 1923 adds important context to the original Yellowstone series, highlighting the generational impact of cruelty and abuse on Indigenous communities and challenging the narrative of the Duttons as heroes.

1923: The Real History Of Catholic Boarding Schools For Indigenous Americans

What did the nuns do to the girl in 1923?

Nieves's Teonna was a teenage student at the School for American Indians in Montana in 1923. Sister Mary physically abuses her for answering prompts incorrectly during classes, and a beating of her hands in the series premiere makes Teonna snap and fight back.

How are the characters from 1923 related to Yellowstone's Duttons?

The 1923 patriarch of the Dutton's and owner of the ranch, Jacob is the brother of 1883's James Dutton. Jacob took over the Yellowstone Dutton ranch after James and his wife, Margaret died, taking in the couple's two surviving children as well.

Who is Teonna Rainwater's father?

Teonna is the daughter of Runs His Horse, a widower that lost his wife, Teonna's mother, to the Spanish flu. Her grandmother, Issaxche, her mother's mother, lives on the reservation.

What happened to Sister Alice in 1923?

After incessant abuse from Sister Mary, Teonna finally kills her and also Sister Alice before fleeing the school. Spencer grows closer to his fiancée and receives Cara's letter that a range war is in progress. Father Renaud is alerted to the murders of Sisters Mary and Alice and sends three priests after Teonna.

What does the Indian girl have to do with Yellowstone?

One of those girls is played by Aminah Nieves, an indigenous actress who landed the very important role of Teonna Rainwater — a veritable prisoner of the Catholics (and ancestor of Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater, who we eventually meet in Yellowstone) who can dish it out as much as she can take it.

Who is Spencer Dutton to John Dutton?

Spencer Dutton is the younger son of James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) from the 1883 series. He is also the younger brother of John Dutton Sr (James Badge Dale).

Was Teonna Rainwater a real person?

Teonna, played with startling depth and profound rage by newcomer Aminah Hieves, might be a fictional character and ancestor to Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater, but her story is, unfortunately, very real. Sheridan is no stranger to the lasting trauma of the Indigenous peoples.

How does the Indian story tie into 1923?

Father Renaud and Sister Mary's merciless attitude towards the indigenous youth of Montana and their mistreatment of Teonna is based on the forced assimilation of Indigenous communities happening inside the American Indian boarding schools.

What happened to Teonna in 1923?

Teonna Rainwater is a major character in 1923. She is a young girl from the Broken Rock Reservation stolen from her family like other Native American children and placed in an abusive Catholic boarding school.

Does Spencer make it home in 1923?

But in the series' next episode, Spencer comes home. And it's safe to say that things didn't go very well. TheWrap spoke to Sklenar about how he got the gig, what it's like working with Sheridan and what to expect from him returning home. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Will there be a season 2 of 1923?

Set four decades after the first spinoff, 1923 centers around Dutton's ancestors Jacob and Cara Dutton, played by Ford and Mirren, respectively. Ahead of the season 1 finale of 1923, Paramount+ confirmed that a second season of the show is coming.

What happened to John Dutton Senior?

John Dutton Sr.

As an adult, he worked with his uncle, Jacob Dutton, on the family land and had a family of his own; his wife Emma and son Jack. John was ultimately killed in an ambush by the family's enemies.

Who is Jacob Dutton to John Dutton?

Jacob Dutton

But we know that Jacob was the brother of James and husband to Cara Dutton. He ends up taking over the Dutton Ranch in the 18th century from his brother when tragedy strikes and he raises James' two sons as his own. He's presumably the great-great-grand-uncle of John Dutton III.

What was Alice doing with her sister?

One sunny day, Alice and her sister went out for a walk in the garden, and while her sister was busy reading a book, Alice got very bored. Suddenly, Alice spotted a white bunny that was in a hurry. She was curious so she went after the bunny. The bunny fell through a big hole in a tree trunk, and Alice followed him.

Is Jamie John Dutton's real son on Yellowstone?

Jamie (Wes Bentley) is the adopted son of John and Evelyn, who was later disinherited after several legal battles and double-crosses. Jamie's adoption was originally kept hidden from him, until he meets his biological father, Garrett Randall. Randall allegedly killed Jamie's birth mother when Jamie was just a baby.

What happened to Hank in 1923?

While she managed to get the better of them in the end, Hank (Michael Greyeyes) was shot during the fight and killed instantly. "She's hurt. She's physically, mentally, and spiritually hurt," Nieves said of her character at this moment, describing Hank's death as "the last straw for Teonna, truly."

What happened to Elsa's husband Sam in 1883?

Meanwhile, fan-favorite Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) made good on his promise to see the Pacific Ocean so his late wife could “use [his] eyes to see the world” — then promptly shot himself.

How is Spencer in 1923 related to John Dutton in Yellowstone?

The younger brother of John Dutton Sr. (and the youngest child of 1883's James and Margaret Dutton, born after that show's conclusion) Spencer served in WWI and remains haunted by his experiences.

How many kids did James and Margaret Dutton have?

James Dutton

He's married to Margaret, and they have three children: Elsa, Spencer, and John Dutton Sr. The character is also seen during flashback scenes in season 4 of Yellowstone. James has two siblings: Claire, who shares the screen in 1883, and Jacob, who makes his appearance in 1923.