We are closer than ever to finding truth and healing for Indian boarding school survivors and their descendants.
Currently, H.R. 7227 is a bipartisan bill that is endorsed by 80 co-sponsors in the House and S.1723 is endorsed by 32 co-sponsors in the Senate. The time to act is now to ensure the bill's passage, enabling us to capture the stories of survivors and their descendants to assist in their healing process. Help us advocate for our future generations by contacting your Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. to help pass the Truth and Healing Bill this year!
The Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act Will:
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"When we speak about what happened to us in boarding school, we contribute to breaking those cycles of trauma in our lives and in our families. Telling my story has been a weight lifted off my shoulders. The world needs to know.”
-Dr. Ramona Klein (Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe), NABS 1st Vice President
“This bill is long overdue, and our Indian boarding school relatives and survivors deserve to be recognized."
-Ruth Anna Buffalo, NABS Board President
“With bipartisan support, this legislation marks a significant step towards truth, justice, and healing for Tribal Nations, communities, and others who need to understand the long history of violence against Native children and families.”
-Deborah Parker (Tulalip Tribes), NABS CEO
“It’s not enough to just face up to the wrongs of the past, although that is essential. It’s equally important to provide truth & justice to survivors and descendants. The Truth and Healing Bill does just that.”
-Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chair Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
“It is time for Congress to act on this issue...We must bring light to this dark chapter in our nation’s history.”
-Representative Tom Cole (Chickasaw Nation)(OK-4)
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Want to support the U.S. Truth and Healing Commission Bill?
Whether you are an individual or represent a Tribe, organization, or group, your voice is powerful and we need your help! You'll be able to use resources in our toolkit to advocate for the Truth and Healing Bill (S. 1723/H.R. 7227) on social media, email, and more.