My grandparents survived the terrible abuse of the Federal Indian Boarding School Era. That trauma wasn't isolated to the past—it was carried down through my family all the way to me. And there are so many families like my own across Indian Country. When I became Secretary of the Interior, I knew it was my duty to help heal those wounds. We launched the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to uncover records, bring these stories to light, and ensure the truth could no longer be hidden. Today, I wear orange to honor the Indigenous children who endured these schools, the families who saw their children ripped away, and the generations who continue to carry that trauma. 🧡 We must remember, tell the truth, and keep working toward healing and a more just future. 🧡