アメリカ内務省さんのインスタグラム写真 - (アメリカ内務省Instagram)「Beginning in 1819, the U.S. implemented forced assimilation policies that established federal Indian boarding schools. The schools attempted to wipe out Native identity, language and culture by forcibly removing children from their families and communities. Many of the children endured physical and emotional abuse and, in some cases, died. The loss of culture and language due to this forced separation and abuse has been devastating for generations. To address the inter-generational impact of federal Indian boarding schools and to promote healing @secdebhaaland has been on ”The Road to Healing,” a year-long effort to give survivors and their descendants an opportunity to share their experiences. “I know that this process will be long and difficult. I know that this process will be painful. It won’t undo the heartbreak and loss we feel. But only by acknowledging the past can we work toward a future that we’re all proud to embrace.” — Secretary Deb Haaland Alt Text: Photo 1: Secretary Haaland with an elder at a Native Hawaiian Community meeting. Photo 2: A class of young boys with flags at the Albuquerque Indian School, ca. 1895.」7月27日 23時11分