Native American boarding schools

Native American boarding schools were institutions established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-American culture. These schools often removed children from their families and communities, prohibiting their native languages and practices. The intent was to "civilize" them by teaching English, Christianity, and Western values. The experience frequently involved harsh discipline and traumatic separation, leading to lasting cultural and psychological impacts. Today, these schools are recognized as part of a broader history of cultural genocide and have become a significant topic in discussions about reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples.