Federal Report Reveals Nearly 1,000 Native Children Died in U.S. Boarding Schools

The Department of the Interior's investigation uncovers the grim legacy and calls for reparative actions.

The report identifies 973 Native children who died in the boarding school system, nearly double previous estimates.
It highlights the discovery of additional burial sites and calls for the return of lands and construction of a national memorial.
The investigation reviewed over 100 million pages of documents, revealing the U.S. spent $23 billion on the system.
Calls for a formal apology and ongoing support for Native communities to heal from generational trauma are emphasized.
Legislation is progressing to create a Truth and Healing Commission with authority to investigate further.