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National Council of Urban Indian Health: ‘The government attempted to wipe out our Native cultures’ (October 28, 2024)

“Congress needs to act now and pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools Act, so we can learn from our past and make sure these wrongs are never repeated,” said Chief Executive Officer Francys Crevier.

National Indian Health Board: ‘We view this as a step toward healing, but the journey is far from over’ (October 25, 2024)

“President Biden’s apology is a moment of validation for our communities, recognizing the profound trauma endured by generations of Native children and families—including my own mother,” said National Indian Health Board Chairman William Smith.

Coalition of Large Tribes: ‘This trauma feels very fresh’ (October 25, 2024)

“Indigenous communities have been subjected to trauma at every scale and dimension imaginable,” said COLT Vice Chairman Tracy King.

Alaska Federation of Natives: A significant step towards healing and justice (October 25, 2024)

“This apology is an important step forward, but it must be accompanied by meaningful actions addressing these historical injustices’ ongoing impacts,” said AFN President Benjamin Mallott.

Efforts continue to account for genocidal Indian boarding school era (October 2, 2024)

Secretary Deb Haaland visited one of the most infamous Indian boarding school sites amid ongoing efforts to hold the U.S. accountable for a genocidal era in history.

Indian boarding school investigation puts billion-dollar figure on genocidal policy (July 30, 2024)

The Biden administration has released the long-awaited final volume of its investigation into the genocidal Indian boarding school era.

‘Bring our kids home’: Winnebago Tribe in court over children buried at Indian boarding school (July 16, 2024)

A federal judge is weighing a decision that the Winnebago Tribe hopes will set a strong precedent at one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools in the nation.

Tom Cole: Bringing the dark history of Indian boarding schools to light (July 11, 2024)

From the mid-seventeenth century till the early twentieth century, Indian boarding schools were used as a tool to assimilate Native children away from their rich culture.

Native America Calling: Notable progress for boarding school survivors (July 9, 2024)

A bill to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian boarding schools is moving forward in Congress.

Indian boarding school bill sees renewed momentum on Capitol Hill (June 20, 2024)

Applause broke out on Capitol Hill with the advancement of a bipartisan bill that will finally help address the harmful legacy of the Indian boarding school era.

H.R.7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024

AUDIO: H.R.7227, Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (June 19, 2024)

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce considers H.R.7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, at a markup session.

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