After #Biden apologizes for Native boarding schools, #Oklahoma tribal leaders urge action

Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/2024/10/26/biden-issues-historic-apology-for-us-role-native-boarding-schools/75838790007

More than 417 schools were funded by the U.S. to assimilate Native American #children, according to a federal report under Biden and his Interior secretary, Deb Haaland. More schools — 87 — were located in Oklahoma than in any other state.

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After Biden apologizes for Native boarding schools, Oklahoma tribal leaders urge action

Native American leaders in Oklahoma applauded President Joe Biden's apology for Indigenous boarding schools, calling it an important step toward healing.

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