National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
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𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: To lead in the pursuit of understanding and addressing the ongoing trauma created by U.S. Indian Boarding School Policies.
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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, NABS is proud to announce the release of The Truth and Healing Curriculum – Volume II, a continuation of our 2020 curriculum, Volume !.
Download: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/truth-healing-curriculum-v2/
Download: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/truth-healing-curriculum-v2/
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, NABS is proud to announce the release of The Truth and Healing Curriculum – Volume II, a continuation of our 2020 curriculum, Volume !.
Download: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/truth-healing-curriculum-v2/
Download: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/truth-healing-curriculum-v2/
Join us for our Traditional Indigenous Arts Series this December featuring Master native artist Melissa Gobin with her Cedar Heart Workshop.
Sign-up here: www.tfaforms.com/5202406
Deadline to register is Nov. 27, 2025.
Donate to help us continue our work:
www.boardingschoolhealing.org/donate/
Sign-up here: www.tfaforms.com/5202406
Deadline to register is Nov. 27, 2025.
Donate to help us continue our work:
www.boardingschoolhealing.org/donate/
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Join us for our Traditional Indigenous Arts Series this December featuring Master native artist Melissa Gobin with her Cedar Heart Workshop.
Sign-up here: www.tfaforms.com/5202406
Deadline to register is Nov. 27, 2025.
Donate to help us continue our work:
www.boardingschoolhealing.org/donate/
Sign-up here: www.tfaforms.com/5202406
Deadline to register is Nov. 27, 2025.
Donate to help us continue our work:
www.boardingschoolhealing.org/donate/
NABS is participating in Give to the Max Day, a statewide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN, which has raised more than $330 million for more than 10,000 organizations since its inaugural year in 2009.
Support our work at NABS: https://give.mn/77srig
Support our work at NABS: https://give.mn/77srig
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NABS is participating in Give to the Max Day, a statewide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN, which has raised more than $330 million for more than 10,000 organizations since its inaugural year in 2009.
Support our work at NABS: https://give.mn/77srig
Support our work at NABS: https://give.mn/77srig
NABS honors the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) on this Red Shawl Day.
The violent history of Native American boarding schools is important to understand as it correlates with the MMIWG2S+ crisis.
The violent history of Native American boarding schools is important to understand as it correlates with the MMIWG2S+ crisis.
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
NABS honors the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) on this Red Shawl Day.
The violent history of Native American boarding schools is important to understand as it correlates with the MMIWG2S+ crisis.
The violent history of Native American boarding schools is important to understand as it correlates with the MMIWG2S+ crisis.
Fair pay isn’t just about dollars; it’s about freedom, equity, and justice. By advocating for fair pay, we are investing in stronger communities, greater opportunities, and breaking barriers rooted in systemic inequality. Together, let’s create a future where Native women are valued and empowered.
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Fair pay isn’t just about dollars; it’s about freedom, equity, and justice. By advocating for fair pay, we are investing in stronger communities, greater opportunities, and breaking barriers rooted in systemic inequality. Together, let’s create a future where Native women are valued and empowered.
Today NABS celebrates #rockyourmocs day!
Many Native traditions, including regalia, were illegal to participate in until 1978.
Wearing your moccasins today is a testament to Native resilience and acknowledges the importance of carrying on Native cultures.
Many Native traditions, including regalia, were illegal to participate in until 1978.
Wearing your moccasins today is a testament to Native resilience and acknowledges the importance of carrying on Native cultures.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today NABS celebrates #rockyourmocs day!
Many Native traditions, including regalia, were illegal to participate in until 1978.
Wearing your moccasins today is a testament to Native resilience and acknowledges the importance of carrying on Native cultures.
Many Native traditions, including regalia, were illegal to participate in until 1978.
Wearing your moccasins today is a testament to Native resilience and acknowledges the importance of carrying on Native cultures.
For everyone who is new here, we wanted to offer a “re-introduction” of who we are and our work.
Continue to learn more about The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition throughout the month of November and beyond: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
Continue to learn more about The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition throughout the month of November and beyond: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
For everyone who is new here, we wanted to offer a “re-introduction” of who we are and our work.
Continue to learn more about The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition throughout the month of November and beyond: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
Continue to learn more about The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition throughout the month of November and beyond: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
New Mexico OHP Postponement Announcement:
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and the widespread flight delays and cancellations impacting travel across the country, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming OHP event in New Mexico to January 26-30, 2026.
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and the widespread flight delays and cancellations impacting travel across the country, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming OHP event in New Mexico to January 26-30, 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
New Mexico OHP Postponement Announcement:
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and the widespread flight delays and cancellations impacting travel across the country, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming OHP event in New Mexico to January 26-30, 2026.
Due to the ongoing government shutdown and the widespread flight delays and cancellations impacting travel across the country, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming OHP event in New Mexico to January 26-30, 2026.
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Native Americans and Alaska Natives serve in the U.S. Armed Forces at a higher rate than any other group, a reflection of deep traditions of courage, community, and responsibility.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and sacrificed for our country. Native Americans and Alaska Natives serve in the U.S. Armed Forces at a higher rate than any other group, a reflection of deep traditions of courage, community, and responsibility.
We congratulate Jim LaBelle, Sr. (Inupiaq),this year's recipient of Alaska Governor's Award for Distinguished Service in the Humanities. For more than two decades, Jim has worked to uplift experiences of Alaska Native students at boarding schools run by the US BIA between 1878-1975.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We congratulate Jim LaBelle, Sr. (Inupiaq),this year's recipient of Alaska Governor's Award for Distinguished Service in the Humanities. For more than two decades, Jim has worked to uplift experiences of Alaska Native students at boarding schools run by the US BIA between 1878-1975.
The FSPA have transferred its Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
At NABS, we honor and support these efforts as vital steps in acknowledging the truth and repairing the generational harm caused by the Indian boarding school era.
At NABS, we honor and support these efforts as vital steps in acknowledging the truth and repairing the generational harm caused by the Indian boarding school era.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The FSPA have transferred its Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
At NABS, we honor and support these efforts as vital steps in acknowledging the truth and repairing the generational harm caused by the Indian boarding school era.
At NABS, we honor and support these efforts as vital steps in acknowledging the truth and repairing the generational harm caused by the Indian boarding school era.
Join us for our research webinar “Remembering the Children, In their memory, In our voice” featuring guest speaker Amy Sazue and moderated by NABS Director of Indigenous Mindfulness, Serene Thin Elk (Yankton Sioux Tribe).
Register for the webinar here:
https://loom.ly/lAu4h3g
Register for the webinar here:
https://loom.ly/lAu4h3g
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Join us for our research webinar “Remembering the Children, In their memory, In our voice” featuring guest speaker Amy Sazue and moderated by NABS Director of Indigenous Mindfulness, Serene Thin Elk (Yankton Sioux Tribe).
Register for the webinar here:
https://loom.ly/lAu4h3g
Register for the webinar here:
https://loom.ly/lAu4h3g
NABS will be in Chandler, Arizona (Gila River) from December 14th-18th, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up below.
Interested in participating? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
Interested in participating? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NABS will be in Chandler, Arizona (Gila River) from December 14th-18th, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up below.
Interested in participating? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
Interested in participating? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
This Native American Heritage Month, NABS celebrates and uplifts Indigenous cultures and voices including survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools.
Learn more here: boardingschoolhealing.org
Learn more here: boardingschoolhealing.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, NABS celebrates and uplifts Indigenous cultures and voices including survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools.
Learn more here: boardingschoolhealing.org
Learn more here: boardingschoolhealing.org
The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries awarded prizes to honor its late Chair, Will Noel, in recognition of achievements in open access, a focus of Noel’s work.
To learn more about NIBSDA:
boardingschoolhealing.org/nibsda
Award announcement: https://loom.ly/12tHqwQ
To learn more about NIBSDA:
boardingschoolhealing.org/nibsda
Award announcement: https://loom.ly/12tHqwQ
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries awarded prizes to honor its late Chair, Will Noel, in recognition of achievements in open access, a focus of Noel’s work.
To learn more about NIBSDA:
boardingschoolhealing.org/nibsda
Award announcement: https://loom.ly/12tHqwQ
To learn more about NIBSDA:
boardingschoolhealing.org/nibsda
Award announcement: https://loom.ly/12tHqwQ
🧡 We are deeply grateful to our boarding school relatives who joined us in Mni Luzahan (Rapid City), South Dakota for the fifteenth stop of our oral history project. Learn more about OHP here https://boardingschoolhealing.org/oral-history-project
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🧡 We are deeply grateful to our boarding school relatives who joined us in Mni Luzahan (Rapid City), South Dakota for the fifteenth stop of our oral history project. Learn more about OHP here https://boardingschoolhealing.org/oral-history-project
Want to join a dedicated team committed to the work of truth, justice, and healing for Indigenous peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding schools? We’re hiring a Director of Development to drive our mission forward and make a lasting impact.
Appply here:
https://loom.ly/1qFUnAE
Appply here:
https://loom.ly/1qFUnAE
October 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Want to join a dedicated team committed to the work of truth, justice, and healing for Indigenous peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding schools? We’re hiring a Director of Development to drive our mission forward and make a lasting impact.
Appply here:
https://loom.ly/1qFUnAE
Appply here:
https://loom.ly/1qFUnAE
NABS holds all our relatives and communities across western Alaska in our prayers as they recover from the devastating storms that have struck the region. We stand with you in solidarity and support during this difficult time.
Donate link: bit.ly/alaskarelief
Donate link: bit.ly/alaskarelief
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NABS holds all our relatives and communities across western Alaska in our prayers as they recover from the devastating storms that have struck the region. We stand with you in solidarity and support during this difficult time.
Donate link: bit.ly/alaskarelief
Donate link: bit.ly/alaskarelief
Join the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition at the Twin Cities Film Fest on October 18th at 2:15PM for the screening of Remaining Native. Following the film, stay for a Q&A with NABS Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel B. Torres.
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition at the Twin Cities Film Fest on October 18th at 2:15PM for the screening of Remaining Native. Following the film, stay for a Q&A with NABS Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Samuel B. Torres.
*UPDATED DATES AND TIMES*
NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 17th-21st, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 17th-21st, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
*UPDATED DATES AND TIMES*
NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 17th-21st, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 17th-21st, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up here: https://bit.ly/OHPsignup
🔥 Every flame begins with a spark.
A spark can start change, ignite courage, and light the path to healing.
Stay tuned.
www.boardingschoolhealing.org
A spark can start change, ignite courage, and light the path to healing.
Stay tuned.
www.boardingschoolhealing.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🔥 Every flame begins with a spark.
A spark can start change, ignite courage, and light the path to healing.
Stay tuned.
www.boardingschoolhealing.org
A spark can start change, ignite courage, and light the path to healing.
Stay tuned.
www.boardingschoolhealing.org
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025, The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition honors and celebrates Indigenous Peoples, all of whom are still here despite policies like Indian boarding schools that were designed to erase us.
Learn more about NABS: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
Learn more about NABS: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025, The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition honors and celebrates Indigenous Peoples, all of whom are still here despite policies like Indian boarding schools that were designed to erase us.
Learn more about NABS: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
Learn more about NABS: www.boardingschoolhealing.org
🧡 NABS is thrilled to announce our new Graphic and Content Designer, Robert Bordeaux (he/they).
Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: https://loom.ly/fKNNIgk
Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: https://loom.ly/fKNNIgk
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🧡 NABS is thrilled to announce our new Graphic and Content Designer, Robert Bordeaux (he/they).
Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: https://loom.ly/fKNNIgk
Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: https://loom.ly/fKNNIgk
NABS leaders had the honor of sitting down with Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective founder and CEO, to discuss our continued work advocating on behalf of Native peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding school policies. Listen here: https://loom.ly/WndppVU or wherever you listen to podcasts!
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NABS leaders had the honor of sitting down with Nick Tilsen, NDN Collective founder and CEO, to discuss our continued work advocating on behalf of Native peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding school policies. Listen here: https://loom.ly/WndppVU or wherever you listen to podcasts!
On September 30th, NABS participated in the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian boarding school survivors.
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On September 30th, NABS participated in the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian boarding school survivors.