Survivors Share Truths of Boarding School Trauma

A landmark oral history project capturing over 360 survivor testimonies from 19 states is nearing completion, set to be archived at the Library of Congress. This powerful initiative, led by the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition and the Department of the Interior, confronts the century-long trauma of forced assimilation and systemic abuse in Indigenous boarding schools — including revelations of nearly 1,000 unmarked graves. Survivors like 74-year-old Mad Plume find healing in sharing their stories, supported by trauma-informed care and decompression spaces. With future projects needing up to $13 million and more stories still to be told, the coalition vows to continue preserving these vital narratives — with survivors retaining full control over public access — ensuring the legacy of this painful history is honored and understood for generations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30eda669954144b9