This statement was made on behalf of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) by Denise Lajimodiere and Andrea Carmen. This statement explains the history of boarding schools, the impact boarding schools have had on Native American communities, languages, and cultures, and outlines steps needed in order for reconciliation to take place.
Source: Lajimodiere Denise K., and Carmen, Andrea. “The Case of Boarding Schools in the United States of America.” Indigenous Peoples’ Access to Justice, Including Truth and Reconciliation Processes. (2014): 262-267.
