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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.

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington): ‘Intergenerational scars on tribal families and communities’ (October 25, 2024)

“The Indian Boarding School era left lasting, intergenerational scars on tribal families and communities,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington).

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.

Leaders of Senate Committee on Indian Affairs issue statements on Indian boarding school investigation (August 1, 2024)

“The Department’s concluding report on its investigation into federal Indian boarding school policies is an important next step toward a full accounting of the United States’ systemic effort to erase Native identities, languages, and cultures for its own gain,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).

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.

Cronkite News: Bill brings accountability for Indian boarding school era (July 29, 2024)

From 1819 until 1969, hundreds of thousands of Native children were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to boarding schools.

VIDEOS: Lawmakers call for passage of Indian boarding school bill (July 25, 2024)

Five members of the U.S. Senate took to the floor to call for passage of S.1723, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.

AUDIO: S.1723, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (July 24, 2024)

Members of the U.S. Senate speak in support of S.1723, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, on July 24, 2024.

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.

Press Release: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs prepares Indian boarding school bill for passage (June 20, 2024)

“For more than a century, the federal government’s Indian Boarding School policies and practices sought to destroy Native languages, cultures, and identities,” said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii).

NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 27, 2023)

Submit your nominations for NAFOA’s 16th Annual Leadership Awards.

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