This summer, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a memorial acknowledging the church’s role in the history of Indian Boarding Schools. For over 150 years, these schools separated Native children from their families, suppressed their languages and cultures, and inflicted lasting harm. Many were run by religious organizations, including ELCA predecessor denominations.

The ELCA’s first step is raising awareness. On September 30, the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, we invite you to:

• Wear orange in solidarity
• Mark the day in worship
• Learn more through the ELCA’s Truth Seeking and Truth Telling Initiative

Here in Nevada, we honor the Indigenous peoples whose land we live on. The Stewart Indian School in Carson City stands as a reminder of this painful history. We encourage Lutherans across Nevada to visit the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum as part of this day of remembrance.

📖 Learn more: elca.org/IndianBoardingSchools