This week, we’re diving deep into what President Joe Biden called “one of the worst chapters in American history” — the Native American boarding schools.
These institutions, which operated for over a century, were designed with the aim of systematically stripping away the cultures and identities of Native American children, often through brutal means.
Trust me, it's not going to be a light chat; we’re tackling some heavy topics that might leave you feeling a bit uneasy. However, it’s super important to understand the history behind these schools and the devastating impact they had on entire communities.
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Additional Resources:
Biden apologizes to Native Americans for abusive government-funded boarding schools | CNN Politics
The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous Foundation
Historian: American Indian Boarding Schools and Their Impact | TIME
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