The federal government forced tens of thousands of Native American children into boarding schools from 1819 to 1969 to assimilate them into White society and take tribal lands.
At least 80 boarding schools were operated by the Catholic Church, where priests and others abused Native American children for decades.
Post reporters Dana Hedgpeth and Sari Horwitz will address questions about their investigation in a live chat on Tuesday at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
The legacy of Indian boarding schools shows a dark chapter in U.S. history, revealing systematic efforts to erase Native American culture and traditions.
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