The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies, which aims to address historical injustices and intergenerational trauma, offering hope for healing in affected communities.
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New bill in US renews hope for federal action on Indian boarding schools

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The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to create a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies, which aims to address historical injustices and intergenerational trauma, offering hope for healing in affected communities.

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