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Gov. Tim Walz proclaims a day of remembrance for survivors and lives lost at Indian boarding schools

Oct 01, 2023 06:01AM ● By Editor
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By Jeffrey F McClure of Northern News Now - October 1, 2023

Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz signed a proclamation to honor the survivors of the U.S. Indian boarding schools with a day of remembrance.

On Saturday, September 30, Walz signed the proclamation which mentioned Minnesota for having 23 Indian boarding schools, 21 of which were directly funded or supported by state or federal resources.

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