Recognizing the week of September 30th as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.
Impact
The bill addresses the implications of Indian boarding school policies, which have led to long-lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of Native populations. It acknowledges the physical, psychological, and spiritual abuses suffered by thousands of Indigenous children removed from their families and placed in these schools. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability and recognition from both government entities and associated institutions that played roles in this extensive history.
Summary
House Resolution 1526 aims to recognize the week of September 30th as 'National Orange Shirt Week' or 'National Week of Remembrance,' honoring the experiences of those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools. The resolution seeks to raise public awareness regarding the historical trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples through these institutions, which were part of a systemic effort to assimilate Native children into Euro-American culture, resulting in the loss of cultural identities and significant intergenerational impacts on Native communities.
Contention
There are notable points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly in terms of its significance for modern legal and educational frameworks that affect Indigenous peoples. Critics may argue that while recognition is a necessary step, it needs to be accompanied by substantive actions that address current disparities faced by Native citizens, particularly in education, health care, and social services. The resolution underscores the urgency for federal investigation into boarding school policies and impacts, which remains a contentious topic within broader societal discussions on reparative justice.
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
A bill to ensure progress toward the fulfillment by the Federal Government of its trust and treaty obligations to Native Americans and Tribal governments, and for other purposes.