The ELCA “Truth & Healing Movement” (Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations) encourages participation in National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. As a Church, we are committed to understanding our role in the tragic and sinful history of Indian boarding schools so that we can journey towards healing together. You are encouraged to wear an orange shirt, scarf, and/or raise an orange flag and post a photo on social media.
On Sunday, September 29 FELC ushers will have small, symbolic orange tee-shirt pins for all who want to display support for the thousands of Indigenous Children of North America who were removed from their homes, incarcerated in boarding schools, stripped of their cultural identities, and often physically abused.
During Adult Formation on Sunday, September 29, Frederick “Fritz” Woody will lead a discussion of Indian Boarding Schools, repatriation of buried remains, and bills in Congress to form a “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies”.