During September we remember the survivors and descendants of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools and on Saturday, Sept. 30, we will observe the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. You can participate by wearing an orange shirt and posting a photo of yourself or members of your congregation or community on social media. Use the hashtags #ELCA #TruthAndHealing and #DayOfRememberance.

The ELCA is committed to understanding our role in the tragic and sinful history of Indian boarding schools so that we can begin to heal together. Further, our learning and advocacy related to Indian boarding schools will not end Sept. 30 as our journey toward healing will continue – throughout the Truth and Healing Movement and beyond. To learn more and get involved, visit www.elca.org/IndianBoardingSchools