Museums at Indian Boarding Schools Are Shining Light on Their Survivors

The article discusses the ongoing efforts to document and commemorate the history of Indian boarding schools in the United States. These schools, which operated from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, were part of a government-sponsored program aimed at assimilating Native American children into mainstream American culture. The article highlights the work of various organizations and individuals who are working to map out the locations of more than 500 Indian boarding schools across the country and to create museum exhibits that shed light on the traumatic experiences of the survivors. The article emphasizes the importance of these efforts in bringing awareness to a largely unknown chapter of American history and in providing a platform for the survivors to share their stories. It also underscores the lasting impact of the boarding school system on Native American communities and the ongoing need for healing and reconciliation.