The irony is that these folks now don’t even believe in the western science that my parents were forced to learn in boarding school. 🥴

Survivors of Indian boarding schools share their stories of resilience "You were denied some of your own culture and your own language. So, it's historical trauma in a lot of ways," said one survivor

Roberta and Everett met at boarding school 75 years ago. Their journey together details the difficult, but complex, effect that boarding schools have had on their lives. So glad our team got to interview them in January. www.koat.com/article/surv...

On behalf of our Elder-in-Residence, Sandy White Hawk (Siċaƞġu Lak̇ot̄a) — a U.S. Navy veteran (‘74-’76) — we share the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this past weekend:

We’re excited to announce we have been selected as a recipient of Visionary Equity Grant, awarded through The MATTIE Fund, led by Dr. Alfiee!

🧡 NABS is thrilled to announce our new Director of Development, Danielle Murzynsky-Obiekwe (she/her).

Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: https://loom.ly/wObAnWE

NABS honors Indigenous understanding of seasons, and will be taking a break from December 22nd to January 4th so that relatives who work for NABS and their families can rest and enjoy the winter season as they need to.

We're looking for two exceptional individuals to join our organization. Please share or consider applying.

Boarding Schools and the Indigenous story cover

Finally!

My new book Boarding Schools and the Indigenous Story is a comprehensive history of the efforts of the US government to remove native children from their families, from colonization to today. For middle grades, but for everyone.

You can pre-order here: www.rhcbooks.com/books/744961...

It was such a pleasure to do this one. If folks want to listen, please do. This podcast was a fantastic glimpse into life at our Tribal College, especially in a time of rapid and sweeping changes: www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...

The FSPA have transferred its Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

At NABS, we honor and support these efforts as vital steps in acknowledging the truth and repairing the generational harm caused by the Indian boarding school era.

Join us for our research webinar “Remembering the Children, In their memory, In our voice” featuring guest speaker Amy Sazue and moderated by NABS Director of Indigenous Mindfulness, Serene Thin Elk (Yankton Sioux Tribe).

Register for the webinar here:
https://loom.ly/lAu4h3g

NABS will be in Chandler, Arizona (Gila River) from December 14th-18th, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up below.

Interested in participating? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup

Join our team! Director of Development.

Deadline to apply is Friday.

boardingschoolhealing.org/director-of-...

🧡 We are deeply grateful to our boarding school relatives who joined us in Mni Luzahan (Rapid City), South Dakota for the fifteenth stop of our oral history project. Learn more about OHP here https://boardingschoolhealing.org/oral-history-project

Join the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition at the Twin Cities Film Fest on October 18th at 2:15PM for the screening of Remaining Native. Following the film, stay for a Q&A with NABS Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel B. Torres.

On September 30th, NABS participated in the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian boarding school survivors.

’I would not cry’: National Day of Remembrance recognizes boarding school survivors and families - ICT A candlelight vigil, songs, and talks marked a day set aside to remember the children who survived boarding schools and those who didn’t

NABS was in DC this week and held an event to honor Indian boarding school survivors and relatives. We hope this creates visibility and awareness leading up to the National Day of Remembrance/Orange Shirt Day on September 30th.

🕯 Join us for the National Day of Remembrance 🕯
Please note: This event has a new date and time!

RSVP now https://loom.ly/GTKdWUM
Get your 2025 T-shirt: https://loom.ly/R1t8VaQ
Learn more about the event here: https://loom.ly/qwEtV_0

Given my last repost probably a good time to let folks know I’m now the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshcbebsky.social

NABS will be in Rapid City, SD from Sept. 21-26. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup

If you’re looking for a superb data leader, Scott should be on your radar. It was a honor to work with him at NEH.

When does Argos start taking orders? I need a medallion made. lol

Call for Proposals: The History of U.S. Government-Sponsored Boarding Schools for Native American Children

Office Hours: Tomorrow, December 4th, at 12 pm ET, the Education division will be available to answer questions about the $200K funding opportunity to create Indian boarding school educator resources for prospective applicants. Click link for details. www.neh.gov/program/Hist...

Call for Proposals: The History of U.S. Government-Sponsored Boarding Schools for Native American Children

NEH is seeking proposals for a funding opportunity that will develop educator tools and resources that focus on federal Indian boarding school history. Proposals can be up to $200k. Deadline, January 15, 2025 www.neh.gov/program/Hist...

Flyer with the speakers photos, Kiara Vigil, Holly Miowak Guise, and K. Tsianina Lomawaima. Talk on The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 hosted by Villanova University. Nov 18 at 6pm ET by zoom.

Webinar today! 6pm ET
Please join Native women historians: Kiara Vigil, myself, & K. Tsianina Lomawaima

100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act

This event is part of Villanova's celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Professor Maile Alvin is helping to lead efforts in bringing the history of the Waiale'e Industrial Schools to light.

NEH awards funding for research on Hawaiʻi's history of industrial schools Research into the history of government-run reformatories and industrial schools in Hawaiʻi during the early 1900s is getting a boost in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Very excited to support efforts in Hawai'i to address the history of the two industrial schools that mainly enrolled Native Hawaiian students.

Tribal Nations Receive $411,000 to Document Impact of Federal Indian Boarding School Era Fourteen tribal nations and organizations receive funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to initiate projects aimed at capturing, preserving, and educating about the impact of the Fede...

NativeNewsOnline coverage of NEH's announcement of 14 awards to Tribal Nations and organizations regarding Federal Indian boarding school history and it's impact on communities.

NEH Awards $411,000 to Tribal Communities for Projects on the History and Legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools

The NEH Chair listened to Tribal communities and understood there was an immediate need to fund projects that address our country's Indian boarding school legacy. Proud to support the vision and efforts of our leadership.

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