9. The Boarding School Era’s Lasting Impact
Beginning in the late 1800s, thousands of Native children were forcibly removed from their families and sent to government- and church-run boarding schools. These institutions aimed to strip away language, traditions, and identity, leaving deep scars that have rippled through generations. The trauma from this era continues to affect survivors and their descendants, as many work tirelessly to reclaim lost heritage. For an in-depth look at this painful chapter, see PBS’s overview.
