Native American Boarding Schools: Forced Separation of Families

The video discusses the US government's historical assimilation program for Native American children, which aimed to erase their cultural identity through federally-run boarding schools. It highlights the harsh conditions and cultural suppression faced by these children, leading to significant mental and physical impacts. The Red Power Movement eventually led to changes, with Congress transferring school authority to Native tribes in 1975. The video questions what more can be done to address these historical injustices.

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