Recognizes the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and its impact on Indigenous communities.
This bill solemnly recognizes the historical atrocities committed at the Thomas Indian School and acknowledges the enduring trauma inflicted upon Indigenous communities. It highlights the forced removal and cultural assimilation of Native children, leading to intergenerational trauma. The resolution commits to truth, reconciliation, and healing by promoting education, awareness, and accountability. It also calls for the transmission of the resolution to Indigenous leadership and appropriate officials.
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