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Hundreds of Native American children died in abusive US-run schools

According to a probe by the US Interior Department, at least 973 Native American children died between 1819 and 1969 in federal boarding schools.

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The report, released Tuesday, claims to have found at least 74 marked and unmarked burial sites at 65 former schools, which forcibly assimilated Indian children to "destroy their culture."

Acknowledging that the actual number of deaths may be higher and recommending an official apology, the report alleges the schools targeted American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people.

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The report alleges Indigenous children were barred from speaking their native languages, were separated from siblings, and often endured physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.

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In addition, the department identified 18,624 Indian children who were forced to attend the schools, nearly half of which were allegedly operated by religious institutions.[5]

Children were reportedly prevented from speaking their native languages and separated from siblings. Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse were often reported.

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A probe has found that at least 973 Native American children died between 1819 and 1969 in US boarding schools meant to forcibly assimilate them into white society.

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The US Interior Department found at least 74 marked and unmarked burial sites at 65 former schools. The actual number of deaths may reportedly be higher.

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The dead included native Alaskans and Hawaiians, said the report commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, recommending an official apology.

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While it doesn't say how each child died, officials say probable causes include sickness and abuse. Many of the sick may have also died after being sent home.

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The 150-year-long policy of forced assimilation used to reportedly separate children of the indigenous communities from their families and destroy tribal identity.

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The trauma inflicted by the US government's boarding schools for indigenous children persists across generations, deeply affecting their communities. The recent Interior Department probe only highlights the grave injustices they faced. Survivors and their descendants are now working to ensure this dark chapter of history is remembered and addressed.

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‘War Against the Children’

The trauma faced by Native American children in boarding schools can be addressed through reconnecting with family, culture, and community. Emphasizing family stories and resilience helps bridge the gap created by forced assimilation. Healing also comes from expressing pain through art and recognizing the historical injustices. Acknowledging the past and sharing experiences can lead to collective healing and restoration of cultural identity.

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Healing Soul Wounds: Grappling with the Indian Boarding School Era

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Report: Close to 1K Native American Children Died in US Boarding Schools

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The Church, as well as the US government, must apologize for their role in the cultural destruction and forced assimilation of innocent children and implausible abuse and mistreatment of children at federal and religious groups-run boarding schools.

While this probe highlights the grave injustices Indigenous children faced, the survivors and their descendants must be assured that this dark chapter of history will be duly acknowledged, which can lead to collective healing and restoration of their cultural identity.

Report: Close to 1K Native American Children Died in US Boarding Schools

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