Boarding schools for Native Americans

Boarding schools for Native Americans were institutions predominantly operated from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, intended to assimilate Native children into Euro-American culture. These schools often forcibly separated children from their families and communities, instructing them in Western customs, language, and religion while suppressing Indigenous traditions. While some aimed to provide education, many students experienced cultural loss, emotional trauma, and abuse. Today, these schools are recognized for their negative impact on Native communities, highlighting their role in cultural erasure and intergenerational harm.