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Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Battle of the Little Bighorn exemplifies the consequences of underestimating the Native American forces and demonstrates flaws in Custer's strategy.
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Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses

Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.
from Truthout
2 months ago

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.
from www.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds

The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.

Pure Hell': The Painful Legacy of Boarding Schools for Native Americans.

President Biden formally apologized for the historic abuses suffered by Native American children in federal boarding schools, noting the deep cultural scars left behind.

Biden apologises for sin' of Indigenous boarding school abuses

Biden apologized for the U.S. government's historic abuses against Indigenous children, recognizing forced assimilation as a profound injustice.
The admission of forced separation and abuse highlights a dark chapter in American history that still affects Indigenous communities today.

Native Boarding Schools Were Genocidal - Healing Starts With Telling the Truth

The author's grandmother was punished for her Blackfeet identity at a boarding school, reflecting a broader history of cultural suppression.

Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died at Boarding Schools, Interior Dept. Finds

The U.S. government acknowledges and begins to account for its historical role in operating Indian boarding schools, aiming to address the trauma inflicted on Native communities.
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Texas county reverses classification of Indigenous history book as fiction

Montgomery County reversed a decision to classify a children's book on Native American history as fiction after backlash from authors and advocates.
#manifest-destiny

Washita Massacre

The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.

They took the children: U.S. created Indian boarding schools to destroy cultures and seize land

U.S. government separated Native American children to assimilate into White society and seize tribal land from 1819-1969.

Washita Massacre

The Washita Massacre exemplifies the betrayal of peace-seeking Native Americans by the US government, culminating in violence against innocent civilians.

They took the children: U.S. created Indian boarding schools to destroy cultures and seize land

U.S. government separated Native American children to assimilate into White society and seize tribal land from 1819-1969.
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George Armstrong Custer

Custer's legacy evolved from a national hero to a controversial figure due to his role in Native American genocide.
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The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.

Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight

America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

Indigenous People's Day marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act, revealing complexities of Native American citizenship and sovereignty issues.

Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day: States split on which to spotlight

America's celebration of Columbus faces scrutiny due to the violent impact on Native communities, spurring the acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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New law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans

California's new law mandates comprehensive education on Native American history, enhancing historical accuracy in schools.

U.S. military to apologize to Alaska Natives for 1800s terror campaign

The U.S. Navy is apologizing for past atrocities committed against Tlingit communities, acknowledging their multigenerational trauma and the need for reconciliation.

A Gallery of North American Plains Indians

Historical injustices faced by Plains Indians continue to affect their descendants, who live on reduced lands and often struggle for resources.

19 Messed-Up Facts About US History That I'm Almost Positive You Didn't Learn In Grade School

The article highlights overlooked historical injustices in US history, urging readers to confront and challenge what they learned in school.

Sand Creek Massacre

The Sand Creek Massacre exemplifies the atrocities faced by Native Americans due to U.S. policies and broken treaties.

At Least 973 Native Children Died in the US's Abusive Boarding School System

The U.S. Department of the Interior calls for a formal apology from the U.S. government for the history of federal Indian boarding schools and ongoing support for Native people to recover from generational trauma.
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Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'

Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'

Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.

Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'

Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'

Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity.
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Op-ed: Story of Chicago's founding erases Indigenous history

Chicago's history did not begin with the arrival of European explorers in 1673, but was inhabited by at least a dozen distinct Indigenous nations for centuries.
Indigenous peoples used Chicago as a center for meeting, trade, and seasonal resource harvesting.
The Anishinaabeg, a confederation of Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Odawa people, were the primary Indigenous nation in Chicago after the first land cession in the late 18th century.
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