September 19, 2023

Virtual Event: The Time is Now… (September 27)

A virtual CONVERSATION ON THE TRUTH & HEALING COMMISSION BILL (S.1723) copy

Join the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on September 27 at 3:00pm CT for a virtual event to learn how you can advocate for the Truth and Healing Commission Bill (S.1723).

This event will feature an Opening Address by Rep. Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and a guest panel featuring Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee), Dallas Goldtooth (Lower Sioux Dakota Nation), Mato Wahuyi (Oglala Lakota), and Georgeanne Growingthunder (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes).

Hear from NABS leadership, boarding school survivors, and advocates about where the bill is currently at and how you can help advocate for the passage of S.1723. The time is NOW! We need everyone throughout the country to encourage Congress to pass the Truth and Healing Commission Bill. REGISTER TODAY

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email and link to the event.

Event Details

Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT (10am HST, 12pm AK, 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET)
Location: Zoom

“No child should ever experience abuse or trauma, which I did at the hands of the United States. It has deeply impacted my life, all in the name of a colonized education. My story as a boarding school survivor is one of many, and it’s time for Congress to acknowledge all of us by passing the Truth and Healing Commission Bill.”

-James LaBelle Sr. (Inupiaq), NABS Board President and Indian boarding school survivor

Opening Address

Sharice Davids

Rep. Sharice Davids
U.S. Congresswoman

Panelists

sterlin harjo

Sterlin Harjo
Filmmaker and Co-Creator of Reservation Dogs

Dallas Goldtooth

Dallas Goldtooth
Cast Member Reservation Dogs

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Mato Wahuyi
Musician and Composer on Reservation Dogs

guest speakers sept 27 legislative zoom

Georgeanne Growingthunder
Artist, Actor, and Dancer

Speakers

Jim-square

James LaBelle Sr.
NABS Board President

Deborah Parker
NABS CEO

Theresa

Theresa Sheldon
NABS Director of Policy & Advocacy

Michael-square

Dr. Michael Yellow Bird
NABS Board Member

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Wilson Pipestem
Pipestem Law

Agenda

Opening Prayer by Trinity Roybal
Opening Song by Adrian Jefferson
Opening Invite by NABS Chairman James LaBelle Sr.
Opening Address by Rep. Sharice Davids
December DC Summit 2023 by Theresa Sheldon
Legislative Update on S.1723 by Wilson Pipestem
Panel Discussion led by Deborah Parker
Mindful Meditation for Anxiety and Grounding led by Dr. Michael Yellow Bird
Closing Prayer/Song by Wokiksuya Whiteman