Senators Schatz, Murkowski, and Warren to Lead Floor Block on the Senate Floor
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
Washington, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET, Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Committee, will lead a group of Senators to speak on S.1723, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.
WHAT: Schatz, Murkowski, and Warren to lead Senate floor block on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.
WHO: Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska),Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.)
WHEN: Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: U.S. Senate Chamber, a livestream of the event will be available here.
This bipartisan bill marks a significant milestone. By supporting this legislation, we are taking a momentous step as a Nation toward recognizing and honoring boarding school survivors, descendants and those who never had the chance to return home. Survivors and their descendants deserve the opportunity to heal from historical injustices in a way that is meaningful and aligned with their cultural values.
This federal commission will:
We encourage you to contact your senator and ask them to co-sponsor S.1723 and vote yes when it comes to the Senate floor for a vote. For your reference, the NABS U.S. Truth & Healing Commission Bill advocacy toolkit is available here.
The time to heal these intergenerational traumas is now. Join us in our pursuit of truth, justice, and healing. Support this crucial legislation by donating today.
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is dedicated to advocating for Native peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding schools. NABS seeks truth through education and research, justice through activism and policy advocacy, and healing through programs and traditional gatherings. boardingschoolhealing.org.
External
Talking Circle
At Buffalo's Fire we value constructive dialogue that builds an informed Indian Country. To keep this space healthy, moderators will remove:
Let’s keep the fire burning with respect.
A trip to an anatomy lab teaches searchers to distinguish between human and animal remains. It also aims to lessen the shock of potentially gruesome discoveries
MHA Nation and Standing Rock say they will monitor pipeline progress for water and environment impact
North and South Dakota tribes issue joint statement
Over 200 dancers participated in the 3rd annual Winter Jam Powwow
Hoksila Running Bear was struck by a train following months of threats. His mother seeks answers
Derick Wilkinson is charged with second degree murder for the 2024 death of Alexia De La Cerda
