President Biden's upcoming formal apology is a significant acknowledgment of the U.S. government's role in the mistreatment of Indigenous children, addressing a historical injustice.
Biden stated that he is doing something he should have done a long time ago: to formally apologize to Indian nations for the treatment of their children.
The forced assimilation of Indigenous children through boarding schools has been defined as an act of genocide by the United Nations, reflecting a dark chapter in U.S. history.
Interior Secretary Haaland emphasized the impact of this apology, stating it is a monumental step for all of Indian Country and inviting acknowledgment of past harms.
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