Navajo President Buu Nygren thanks President Joe Biden for apology over Indian Boarding Schools
— Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren (@BuuVanNygren) October 25, 2024
LAVEEN, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for his apology to Native nations for the harm caused by federal and church-run Indian… pic.twitter.com/76AJqSSLXB
President Joe Biden in Indian Country: It was an honor to meet with him one-on-one before the event began. Today, President Biden offers a historic apology on behalf of the United States for the profound trauma inflicted during the era of Indian boarding schools. His acknowledgment addresses the suffering endured by generations of Native children, including many from the Navajo Nation, who were taken from their families, stripped of their language and culture, and left with lasting scars. This apology is a vital step toward healing and reconciliation, and it honors the resilience of survivors and the memories of those we lost.
Posted by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren on Friday, October 25, 2024
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