US finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far
Flagstaff, Arizona, USAP A first-of-its-kind federal study of Native American boarding schools that for over a century sought to assimilate Indigenous children into white society has identified more than 500 student deaths at the institutions, but officials say that figure could grow exponentially as research continues. The Interior Department report released Wednesday expands to more […]
US calls on nations to set bold targets for offshore wind
Reuters A top US official this week challenged nations to join the United States in setting aggressive goals to expand electricity production from offshore wind. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued the call during an appearance at the United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Power-generating windmill turbines are seen at the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore […]
Indigenous residential schools: Uncovering US boarding school history makes for monumental task
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, of Associated Press, reports on the US Government efforts to uncover the troubled legacy of the nation’s policies related to Native American boarding schools…