During his visit to the Gila River Indian Community, President Biden expressed that the historical abuse of Indigenous children was a 'sin on our soul,' acknowledging a deep-rooted injustice.
Biden highlighted the staggering statistic that over 18,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their families and placed in abusive boarding schools, reflecting on the lasting impact of this policy.
It's been a long road to this apology. Biden emphasized that it took 50 years for the U.S. government to acknowledge this historical wrong, signaling a new direction in relations with Tribal nations.
The president's apology was met with appreciation from Native American leaders, marking a poignant and powerful moment of recognition for survivors of the boarding school system.
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