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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

At the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, we witness every day how our communities love one another fiercely, through truth-telling, through healing, through showing up for our survivors and future generations. Today and always, our hearts are with all of our relatives. 🧡

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We are thankful to the National Congress of American Indians’ support for the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (S.761/H.R.7325). To read the full resolution and to take action visit our Advocacy Toolkit: bit.ly/NABStoolkit

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join us for our Traditional Indigenous Arts Series this February featuring Master Native artist Kimberly M. Blaeser, PhD, with her “Honoring our Histories, Healing our Spirits” writing workshop. Sign-up here: www.tfaforms.com/5210833 Deadline to register is February 2, 2026.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

On behalf of our Elder-in-Residence, Sandy White Hawk (Siċaƞġu Lak̇ot̄a) — a U.S. Navy veteran (‘74-’76) — we share the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this past weekend:

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) office will be closed on Friday, January 23rd for staff community service and well-being. We stand with our community and our people.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We’re excited to announce we have been selected as a recipient of Visionary Equity Grant, awarded through The MATTIE Fund, led by Dr. Alfiee!

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🧡 NABS is thrilled to announce our new Director of Development, Danielle Murzynsky-Obiekwe (she/her). Curious about who's behind our work? Meet our staff and board members here: loom.ly/wObAnWE

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s unwavering call for justice, truth, and dignity for all people.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Since July 1, 2025, the National Indian Boarding School Digital Archive (NIBSDA) has digitized nearly 30,000 pages, advancing truth-telling and expanding access to records and historical information for survivors and descendants. Learn more about NIBSDA at nibsda.elevator.umn.edu

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

As we step into the new year, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition honors the truth of Indian Boarding School history and the resilience of survivors and descendants. We invite you to learn more about our work here: boardingschoolhealing.org.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Missed our live webinar, “Remembering the Children, In Their Memory, In Our Voice”? Now available on YouTube, this impactful webinar explores the complex and painful history of the Rapid City Indian Boarding School in South Dakota. Don't miss out— youtu.be/qafEhKKna9I 🧡

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

NABS honors Indigenous understanding of seasons, and will be taking a break from December 22nd to January 4th so that relatives who work for NABS and their families can rest and enjoy the winter season as they need to.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We’re honored to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting our continued work to seek truth, justice, and healing for Survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools. 📘 Read here: boardingschoolhealing.org/annual-reports/ ❤️ Donate to NABS to support this vital work: loom.ly/NzhEBLo

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Join the national movement for truth, healing, and transformation. Every story matters. Every voice counts. We can’t wait. Learn more and join KOTF here: bit.ly/NABS-KOTF

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition will be visiting 6 sites in 2026 as part of the oral history project. sign up here: www.tfaforms.com/5092936 Join us in this vital mission of healing and remembrance. 🧡

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🧡 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 two positions: Healing Program Coordinator and a temporary Oral Historian! Apply here: boardingschoolhealing.org/careers-2

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

*UPDATED DATES AND TIMES* NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from January 26-30, 2026 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: bit.ly/OHPsignup

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is a leading national organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of Native peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding school policies. Support our work here: bit.ly/supportNABS

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

This Native American Heritage Day, NABS celebrates and uplifts the resilience of Native people and Nations whose resilience is the reason Native American heritage and culture was carried forward and can thrive today.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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: boardingschoolhealing.org/truth-hea…

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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/

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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: give.mn/77srig

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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: loom.ly/lAu4h3g

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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: bit.ly/OHPsignup

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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: loom.ly/12tHqwQ

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🧡 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 boardingschoolhealing.org/oral-hist…

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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: loom.ly/1qFUnAE

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

*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: bit.ly/OHPsignup

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🔥 Every flame begins with a spark. A spark can start change, ignite courage, and light the path to healing. Stay tuned. www.boardingschoolhealing.org

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🧡 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: loom.ly/fKNNIgk

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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: loom.ly/WndppVU or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

On September 30th, NABS participated in the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian boarding school survivors.

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

NABS will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 3-7, 2025 to interview Indian boarding school survivors. If you or someone you know attended a federally supported boarding school before 1970, sign up below. Sign up here: bit.ly/OHPsignup

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

NABS honors the lives of Native children taken from their families, remembers those who never returned home, and stands with survivors, their descendants, and Tribal Nations who continue to carry the weight of this history. Learn more here: loom.ly/UQfjjaU

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🧡 Order your 2025 Day of Remembrance T-shirt and wear it on September 30 to honor survivors, support community healing, & stand for truth, justice, & healing. ✨ Be sure to order by 9/15 so your shirt arrives in time for the 9/30 observance. loom.ly/R1t8VaQ

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🕯 Join us for the National Day of Remembrance 🕯 Please note: This event has a new date and time! RSVP now loom.ly/GTKdWUM Get your 2025 T-shirt: loom.ly/R1t8VaQ. Learn more about the event here: loom.ly/qwEtV_0

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🧡 Order your 2025 Day of Remembrance T-shirt and wear it on September 30 to honor survivors, & stand for truth, justice, and healing. Be sure to order by September 15 so your shirt arrives in time for the observance. Get your 2025 T-shirt here: loom.ly/R1t8VaQ #DayOfRemembrance

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National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition @nnabshc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

We invite you to join Master Native Artist Tiana Spotted Thunder for a special two-part online workshop where you'll learn healing songs for personal and spiritual use. 🔗 Register here: www.tfaforms.com/5192425

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