On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden formally apologized for the United States' role in separating generations of Indigenous children from their families over 150 years ago. This apology addresses the forced assimilation practices that placed Indigenous children into boarding schools, aiming to erase their cultural identities.
President Biden's statement acknowledges the profound and lasting impact these policies had on Indigenous communities, tearing apart family structures and disrupting cultural transmission. This marks a significant step towards reconciliation and healing for many affected families and communities.
The administration has committed to ongoing efforts to support Indigenous rights and ensure that such injustices are neither forgotten nor repeated. This apology serves as a recognition of past wrongs and a pledge to foster a more inclusive and respectful relationship with Indigenous peoples.
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