Biden apologizes to Native Americans for atrocities at U.S. boarding schools | full video

[@tinadaugherty9073]

Indigenous Natives need to step up, speak out & stand proud. We hear you!! We see you & we know. I ❤️ Indigenous Native America.

[@benknown1420]

@@tinadaugherty9073 The first formal apology for the Indigenous boarding schools in the United States was made by President George W. Bush in 2001. He acknowledged the suffering caused by the boarding school system and its impact on Native American communities. Don’t think these clowns are the only people to apologize

[@cherylhaynes2270]

I also love the indigenous people, maybe now when they stand up to be heard, the people will open their hearts and minds. As hard as it is to believe they were here first. This was their world. If we hadn't taken this land from them it may well have been The United Indigenous people of America. Noteing we are indigenous as well.

[@cherylhaynes2270]

They may not be the first but did president bush give them away forward for a better life. The credit is not with who did it first but that it was done and the indigenous people are respected as it should be

[@jeanninedefeyter7633]

Me too.

[@benknown1420]

@@cherylhaynes2270 almost every president passed bills that helped indigenous communities!!

[@nativewidow]

As a Canadian native and the daughter/granddaughter of the residential school system and a 60's Scoop survivor, I'm in tears.

[@naturalingredients]

Yes I was in tears too..the healing process begins..now history is attached for a new beginning.. vote Justin Trudeau to continue the process..

[@benknown1420]

@@naturalingredientsif they these demons cared they wouldn’t have shut down the oil fields in Alaska that the Alaskan natives rely on!!

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

​@@benknown1420German - Swiss American here! SERIOUSLY buddy??? And FYI, my Great-Uncle died on a beach in Anzio, Italy February 19,1944. He was a Staff Sgt. in the US ARMY! He was definitely NOT A SUCKER or a LOSER! 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🪖🫡🫡🫡

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

​@@benknown1420I already voted STRAIGHT BLUE line I did in 2016,2020, and a few weeks ago ! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊HARRIS-WALZ 2024! 🧢🧢

[@benknown1420]

@@InnocentPotato-pd7wi so you want free speech stripped away! You want more power in the federal government! You want our guns taking away!! Good luck! It’s too big to rig! Trump will win again!!

[@foho8]

Let’s take a moment from the election and recognize this historical and monumental moment! Man I could cry hearing this speech. Well done Joe Biden.

[@naturalingredients]

I cried so hard, so now the healing process begins with a pathway forward..

[@benknown1420]

He should go pander somewhere else

[@amberackerson5916]

@@benknown1420like you, pandering to Putin? Shame on you traitors.

[@dirkdiggler9379]

Has nothing to do with a election. 😂🤡 less than 2 weeks away

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@benknown1420Stop spam posting fairytales.

[@gaelle4328]

Symbolic in a good way, Sweden has also returned artifacts from our museums … it’s a good process under way.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Tusen tack!

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@jessyeheilman9185]

THANK YOU GREAT SPIRIT FOR TOUCHING THE 💜 HEARTS TO MAKE THIS SPECIAL APOLOGY AND HEAL OUR NATION. ❤

[@arnulfob3454]

Should have prayed for them to get rid of the drugs on my pine ridge rez instead !!!

[@elcarne769]

Great spirit is taking a shower

[@cindymeyer-hunt3208]

Apologising is NOT a sign of weakness. It takes courage and dignity and a strong sense of ethics and integrity 🙏👍

[@benknown1420]

It’s pandering right before elections

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

We all ( meaning compassionate folks know that). Sadly there are many who don't. I sneezed Netanyahu & Gavir's names just now !

[@tallynnelson]

In this case it's only for votes, nothing else

[@LeeBV]

​@@nicholausbuthmann1421I added Trump!

[@LeeBV]

Every quality lacking in trump and MAGAts

[@sassylady54]

OMG, I have a sister (died of covid in 2021)! Her husband and 4 children live on the Gila River Reservation. She worked for the Gila River Office. Now her daughter works there. I'm so happy, POTUS Biden went there!!

[@GLfbd]

I LOVE my native brothers and sisters! I pray for your prosperity 🙏🏼💙💙🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@jayeeejay1]

As do I.

[@susanjones7086]

Thank you president Biden for your passionate apology and words from your heart to the tribes ! We hope more people will become aware of this terrible time when Native children and parents were forced to go to these schools, who suffered so much.

[@benknown1420]

@@susanjones7086 The first formal apology for the Indigenous boarding schools in the United States was made by President George W. Bush in 2001. He acknowledged the suffering caused by the boarding school system and its impact on Native American communities. Should’ve been aware for decades to be honest it’s been talked about since the 70’s

[@kgclayton]

Love you JB💙

[@veegee3291]

Grateful to be living in the time where our President formally apologized to Native Americans for all the harm we inflicted on their people during the course of the country's history. I pray that Native American people can forgive us and begin healing what our previous governments denied ever happened. I also pray that our country stops denying any actions of our history and always places value on honesty, respect and humility. Thank you for your humility, President Biden.

[@mickmanning2966]

Oh yes what a great president. Spends his whole life as a politician and did nothing for the native Americans. Yells something in his last two weeks and you praise him. What a joke

[@sihammaalal-mh4ul]

Devils occupiers us 🇺🇸

[@benknown1420]

Almost every single president has helped indigenous communities!! Shut up!

[@veegee3291]

@@benknown1420 How dare you. Don't you EVER tell someone you don't know to shut up. Ignorant, uneducated people communicate like you and that's what your political bobblehead preaches. Stay in your low lane on your party's social media rather than trolling the winning team. Shame on you. 🇺🇲

[@benknown1420]

@@veegee3291 we have Tulsi, Vivek, RFK, Elon, and many more true Americans!! You have Cheney, Obama, Clinton, and many more war mongers! Good luck Trump/Vance 2024 Too big to rig! Mohawks for Trump!!

[@bluetansyrose1355]

Yes, finally, thank you Joe Biden! Thank you Native Americans for leading the way in America with your beautiful heart and culture and your grace with all you were put through. The trauma and devastation from this horrible time in history. I have seen by working with many native cultures in the PNW Washington and living on a reservation when 10 years old. The native america culture is the most spiritual, beautiful, resilient people and culture in the world!

[@naturalingredients]

I take my hat off to you.. well said..

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

To have this acknowledgement and recognition.

[@GrandmaRose9000]

Thank you President Biden for doing what no other president has done - formally apologizing for injustices against indigenous children and their families.

[@queitn6287]

Hahahahah THEY WERE CONQUERED

[@benknown1420]

Pandering is worse than what happened!! Democrats are oozing with desperation!! Hoping this will get us natives to vote for them!!!

[@Redsdaughter2]

​@@benknown1420 These parties have switched policies over the last 100 years Get with it the Maga is about to destroy the Indian nations My husband's grandmother was Ojibwa in upper Wisconsin- Be not fooled into foolishness

[@Teeena]

He does it now, right before leaving office. What does that tell you?

[@Chamuko99]

Mexico's president did the same, AMLO has apologized to northern tribes along the mexican U.S border. Yaqui tribe. I think its just a "sign" of respect, maybe. There might be a better word to describe the action​@@benknown1420

[@sharpear1031]

I hope former President Jimmy Carter has been informed this day and speech occurred. He stood for fairness and justice. He didn't do everything in his presidency but he deserves to know of this progress. Thank you CBS for carrying this speech and event.

[@benknown1420]

Why do you dems act like this. Donald Trump signed several bills that aimed to support Indigenous communities, including: The Not Invisible Act (2019): This law aimed to address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous persons by establishing a commission to improve coordination between federal, state, tribal, and local authorities. The Savanna’s Act (2020): This legislation sought to improve the response to cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women by enhancing law enforcement's coordination and data collection. The Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act (2020): This act aimed to improve economic development in Indian Country by facilitating access to resources and promoting business opportunities for Native American entrepreneurs. Almost every president has done something for indigenous communities. This is a political stunt by them to get our vote, just 10 days away from elections!! This means nothing because Joe can’t even put it into action he’s on his way out the door!! It’s weightless!

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@user-mx9th2fx8r]

@@benknown1420 Everyone knows that. You think the evil one's are going to give Trump any credit? Dems don't want to hear the truth. 2020, the curtain was drawn, but 'some" hate Trump more than kamala; why they love biden and will vote for kamala.

[@nichoudha]

@@benknown1420 The commentor didn't say anything negative about Trump.... Why're so desperate to politicize a human rights issue?

[@waynebayer3144]

@@nichoudha he a troll

[@ElizabethBlakley-sh9lu]

My grandmother was destroyed in the Indian boarding school. The abuse got passed down. We deserve reparations for the trauma passed down!

[@SealWoman-p8c]

💔💔💔

[@ibeetellingya5683]

Germany is the model.

[@benknown1420]

This is what’s wrong with most of our communities! Instead of building our own table, we constantly want scraps from theirs!!

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@benknown1420The table is ours. We aren’t asking for scraps from someone else’s table. We asking to have our table returned. A real Native would know that. Just saying.

[@user-js3ee5qv6g]

@@schoolingdiana9086🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@nichoudha]

Not a Native American. Proud to be an American today after learning of this acknowledgement and apology by President Biden for the historic abuse and injustices wrought by that horrible Federal mandate of forced assimilation.

[@queitn6287]

Hahahahahah then leave

[@benknown1420]

@@queitn6287 you should too if you are unable to respect indigenous people!!

[@benknown1420]

We don’t want an apology we want what was promised in treaties and the land claims we’ve been fighting for decades!!

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@benknown1420You’re not Native, as evidenced by your factless comments all throughout this comment section. Restoration starts with an apology. Anyone age 5 and older knows that.

[@benknown1420]

@@schoolingdiana9086 and you’re right I’m not native! I’m haudenosaunee. I’m Mohawk. I’m Iroquois. I’m onkwehowe!! Try again bigot!!

[@Ladybug-l3j]

I think it's long overdue, but thank you "President Biden! You have a tough job to do, and fix and there's still so much to do!

[@MomoHitsujiOwO]

It’s definitely a small step towards the right direction at least?

[@benknown1420]

Back in 2001 was the first apology for the atrocities. Donald Trump signed several bills that aimed to support Indigenous communities, including: The Not Invisible Act (2019): This law aimed to address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous persons by establishing a commission to improve coordination between federal, state, tribal, and local authorities. The Savanna’s Act (2020): This legislation sought to improve the response to cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women by enhancing law enforcement's coordination and data collection. The Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act (2020): This act aimed to improve economic development in Indian Country by facilitating access to resources and promoting business opportunities for Native American entrepreneurs. Vote Trump/Vance to save America and make it great again!!

[@TracyLindop]

​@benknown1420 not true

[@benknown1420]

@@TracyLindop The first formal apology for the Indigenous boarding schools in the United States was made by President George W. Bush in 2001. He acknowledged the suffering caused by the boarding school system and its impact on Native American communities. Wanna apologize?

[@chrishebert9052]

This is seen all over the world.. watching from Sweden

[@leesureleetrippin7079]

If I may ask....what do you think?

[@maydavalle]

🇸🇪 ❤️

[@naygirl334]

Thanks you Sweden. We are still here, despite the effort to erase us. And we’re grateful that President Biden has apologized. Now it’s time to stop the trafficking of our women.❤️

[@naygirl334]

YOU WERE THE FIRST AMERICANS. YOU WERE ALSO THE MOST PATRIOTIC AMERICANS.-President Joseph R. Biden.

[@brianag9726]

It is about time. Thank you President Biden for stating the obvious. Native people are resilient, but they shouldn’t have to be. We need to follow their lead and care for our environment and value their cultures.

[@benjaminmanzanares358]

American indigenous and Mexican indigenous should join together and support each other.

[@AcaciaJessamine]

I agree. Indigenous of the world unite… time to rise.

[@benknown1420]

And vote Trump/Vance, kommiela is a disaster for America

[@jacintochavez6225]

We are together. We walked together into Aztlan (america). We did not stop until we reached the South pole. Our resistance you will find it in our Cultures.

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

it is strange that Biden chose to give this message just 5 days before Nov 5...voting day.....While Biden continues to send our tax $$$$$$$$$$ and Weapons of mass destruction to Israel in order to continue the genocide of Palestinians

[@LinuxPriest]

I've got a granddaughter and grandson who are Cherokee/Mexican. I've thought the same thing over the last few years since the oldest was born. My son and daughter in law have done their part, so to speak, in bringing our people together, and I'm one proud dad/pawpaw.

[@rochyscorpio4911]

This is so Beautiful 🫶🙏 May God Bless Native Americans, President Biden and the First Lady 💕❤️🫶🙏🌏

[@SatanThePrinceofDarkness]

Not proud of what the American Government did to our country's Indigenous people. Proud of our President for bringing this history of horrors to the forefront. You must acknowledge history, teach history or we are destined to repeat it. We need to speak and teach more about propaganda and how republicans are using it like Hitler did to persuade good people to hate fellow human beings, neighbors, and friends. ✌🏼🇺🇲❤️🤍💙

[@winterlite3243]

⚡️Amen‼️💯%👏🏼☮️🌍🙏🏽

[@benknown1420]

It’s been brought to light years ago. And almost every president has helped indigenous communities!!

[@maydavalle]

Truth⚜️

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

Its really important for our Youth to see, hear & learn that not just President Bush apologized n signed Bills to correct & assist alot with descendants of our Indigenous ppl of this nation. I pray those that hold on to hate & bitterness realize it's hurting our Nation as a whole. It's time to heal, stop the Lawlessness in those of We the People that have become weak minded out of bad influences for unresolved issues that may be Govt related & just very unhappy ppl. Let us pray for wisdom, courage, strength & peace. Padre God help us all 🙏. "Isa"

[@benknown1420]

@@FemiNelson-sb1em Clinton (2000) - Signed the Native American Rights Fund's funding renewal for tribal legal assistance. George W. Bush (2004) - The Indian Health Care Improvement Act was reauthorized, expanding health services. George W. Bush (2008) - Executive Order 13435 established the White House Council on Native American Affairs. Barack Obama (2010) - Signed the Tribal Law and Order Act to strengthen tribal authority over criminal justice. Barack Obama (2010) - The Native American Languages Act was amended to promote the preservation of Indigenous languages. Barack Obama (2016) - Established the first-ever National Native American Heritage Month. Donald Trump (2018) - Signed the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Donald Trump (2019) - Supported the “Rebuild Rural America” initiative, focusing on infrastructure in tribal areas. Joe Biden (2021) - Issued an executive order promoting tribal consultation and addressing climate change impacts on Indigenous communities. Joe Biden (2021) - Reinstated the White House Council on Native American Affairs to enhance federal-tribal relations!! Every president did something to help us! Maybe our youth should learn that instead of learning to hate this country!!!

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you, President Biden, for making this apology and for the steps you and the Vice President have taken to honor Native Americans and address their needs.

[@benknown1420]

It’s pandering they don’t care!! Or they wouldn’t have shut down oil fields in Alaska that the Alaskan native rely on!!

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@benknown1420No Alaska Natives rely on oil. They rely on fishing. Actually go meet one. Not only do I have dear friends who are Alaska Natives, but I have several students, also.

[@benknown1420]

@@schoolingdiana9086 Alaska Natives do have access to oil fields, particularly through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. This act allowed for the creation of regional and village corporations that manage land and resources, including oil and gas. Many Alaska Native corporations rely on oil and gas revenues for economic stability and community development. The profits generated from resource extraction, particularly in regions like the North Slope, provide funding for various services, infrastructure, and programs that benefit their communities. These revenues can be crucial, especially in areas with limited economic opportunities!! Wanna try again Mr I know one Alaskan native so I know their entire culture!! So to say not one relays on the oil and gas is a false statement!!Truth hurts doesn’t it!!

[@TracyLindop]

​@@benknown1420whoosh

[@benknown1420]

@@schoolingdiana9086 nothing to say you Russian bot!!

[@chris7933]

Thank you Joe Biden , I went to a boarding school in 67 after 1 year my mother refused to send me back after I told her about the horrible abuse at the hands of teachers and staff many who were natives .

[@dbone024]

Many of the teachers and staff were natives who abused you?

[@ShannonCrane]

I’m so sorry for your family pains due to the US Government Boarding School policy.

[@naturalingredients]

I find that hard to believe..do you have proof 🧾, in Canada unmarked grave are doing a roll call, so are you registered??

[@naturalingredients]

​@@dbone024one has to be registered for proof 🧾 in the archives

[@benknown1420]

It’s pandering you better not vote for these delusional democrats!!

[@felixotuoke5419]

Truth paves the path for healing ❤

[@kimberlysauber5601]

I adore having a President that is Presidential. That can speak coherently and is empathetic and MEANS what he says. I appreciate you Mr. Biden. Please take this apology from Americans as well. From me anyway. And half of Americans. The half that MAGA, I’m willing to bet they don’t care about you and I’m sorry for that as well. I hope I keep learning more about Native American Culture as I live. 💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lindachasingbear3510]

Thank you ❤💙

[@vondahartsock-oneil3343]

I'm Native American and a Maga supporter. Don't speak for me. If you think JB speaks coherently. You have lived under a rock. He has "hours of operation" where he is coherent due to the nature of his disease. He couldn't he spit out where he was in the opening of the speech. You are ill informed.

[@lacygray524]

Amen.

[@benknown1420]

@@kimberlysauber5601 actually been to a maga rally. Welcomed me with open arms!!! And didn’t make me feel less than them by trying to “help my people” they just treated me like the American I am!!!

[@kimberlysauber5601]

@@benknown1420 you were lucky. There’s a lot of hate DJT spews during his rallies, they’ve gotten worse the closer he gets to losing!!

[@alarahillton1343]

Wow! What a great introduction and praise for our wonderful President Joseph Biden. Thank you for your kind and true words. One thing I feel is that I think the Indian people really honor their elders. We can learn so much from the Indian people’s. I am a second generation Ukrainian and Polish woman who has always loved c the Indian chanting and drumming, dancing. We all have traditions and customs/ and we all can love each other. We need to stop all hate and wars. Mankind needs to get right with God. I myself am a catholic Christian who tries her best to keep growing spiritually. God bless our country. A melting pot of the world, with peace and brotherhood, and healing. 🙏🏻✝️💙🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@terripds1278]

Thank you Mr. President ❤❤

[@lisamcfarland8518]

This man encompasses compassion, American integrity and the spirit of all of our peoples. 🙏

[@BellaWorldAni]

I cried when President Biden said, I formally apologize. The wounds of what's been done to Indigenous Americans are deep. THANK YOU President Biden. It's so infuriating that most Americans have no idea this ever happened. It's time the federal government paid reparations to all First Americans & their descendants. If we can pay billionaires and millionaires TRILLIONS in tax breaks, we can sure as hell pay a trillion to these people who were murdered & traumatized by the US govt. May tribal people be blessed from this day forward.

[@miriamkling3346]

President Biden, you are doing a great thing. Thank you for your service.

[@ColoRadoSNOWrider]

Lol that's hilarious!

[@SealWoman-p8c]

@@ColoRadoSNOWrider🧌🤡

[@KubotaManDan]

I'm a white man in my 60's and I've always felt terrible of the atrocities committed against indigenous peoples. Thank you President Biden for doing what no other president has done.

[@judymarlene3414]

Garry Owen!

[@terrykelley9404]

Me too. Me too 😢

[@20maxilo]

This was many many years ..

[@andreatalbot2868]

@@KubotaManDan Thank you. Although it didn’t happen in my lifetime, it did cause a lot of trauma

[@meta4282]

No other president has violated it's citizens as much as Joe.

[@geribentley]

Thankyou President Biden. You are a man of integrity and kindness. 💎 ❤🎉

[@suziecue3027]

Proud of USA.

[@chrishebert9052]

Thank you for your Decency!! Mr. President!!

[@user-mx9th2fx8r]

More like a political stunt;dems are getting desparate

[@jaimec.4163]

It is great for Biden to do that, of course, in the other hand, how can we call the GENOCIDE OF PALESTINIAN PEOPLE BEEN ASSASSINATED BY THE IDF WITH THE 100% HELP OF THE AMERICANS. AMERICANS HAVE THEIR HANDS TINTED IN BLOOD OF INNOCENT PALESTINIAN CHILDREN, WOMEN AND OLD PEOPLE.

[@reneewright83]

I forgot to MENTION THAT THERE IS A HAWK FLYING IN THE BACKGROUND WHEN PRESIDENT BIDEN IS SPEAKING!!!!

[@nativewidow]

I noticed, good sign

[@captainhydra2146]

when joe biden talks, the hawk tuahs

[@amberackerson5916]

WHOA!!!! Amazing!

[@amberackerson5916]

Hawk at 8:14!

[@benknown1420]

Delusional to think these demons care with a fake apology! Pandering for votes!! You want free speech stripped away vote kommiela! If you want your guns taking away vote kommiela! Mohawks for Trump!! These demons will never win! Too big to rig!!

[@Ech0s_1972]

Ty President Biden. 💙

[@deballen3388]

Now let's start fulfilling all the broken promises of the past to the Natives!

[@claritapadilla7110]

Thank you, Mr. President for apologizing to the Native American people for the injustices committed to them by the US government in the past. May the healing process begin, and God bless the Tribal nations of this great country. 🕊🙏🇺🇲 Now, let's build their communities especially those who in this day and age still have no running water and electricity and utilities!

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

I remember in the 70s, there were mud huts on the Gila River reservation, that people lived in with no swamp coolers or AC.

[@MONGO77859]

@claritapadilla7110 a hollow apology accomplishes nothing. People have been apologizing for centuries. I get you have white guilt though and this makes you feel better.

[@winterlite3243]

⚡️The acknowledgment and apology is a monumental, necessary first step. This should be followed by action - programs/funds dedicated to improving the living conditions of tribal communities. 🙏🏽✨🌍🪶☮️❣️

[@benknown1420]

That’s most likely on them. What do their chiefs live in! What do their tribal buildings look like. A lot of corruption in tribal government people don’t realize happens.

[@benknown1420]

@@winterlite3243 well the first apology for these atrocities were in 2021 so it took him nearly 3 years to formally apologize! 10 days from elections!! This is pandering and none of the Mohawks where I’m from would ever vote these clowns back in the White House! Obama doesn’t need a fourth term!!!

[@constancemichelle52]

That is beautiful. Joe Biden is such a good man. And I never new Jill biden been there 10 time not even 1time but it goes to show us its never to late to do right! Blessings to all Native Americans 💙 🙏 💙

[@benknown1420]

Pandering just before elections

[@teresabruner4347]

Thank you President Biden you are the Man !!!

[@denisefrenette1928]

WowAmerica! What took so long! Respect and love, President Biden. Respect to the aboriginal community. Blessings, healing, and love.

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Ew, biden speak with fork tongue

[@ColoRadoSNOWrider]

Biden throws a small biscuit and the crowd goes wild..

[@SealWoman-p8c]

@@ColoRadoSNOWrider🧌🤡

[@SealWoman-p8c]

@@DisasterMaster3K🧌🤡

[@flawlessvictory-04]

Nothing but love from this right here

[@jiagforal]

This is making America greater! Thank you President Joe Biden! You show great character ❤ This is UNITED STATES! LOVE ONE ANOTHER, Be KIND to one another, work together as brothers and sisters. We are all in this together❤

[@benknown1420]

It’s pandering right before an election

[@benknown1420]

He needs to go pander somewhere else!!

[@nollaigcrow]

​@@benknown1420he's on is way out the door. He doesn't need to pander

[@hmgbird]

@@benknown1420You need to hug beloved cult leader. Leave our Joe alone.

[@Mdme.X]

​@@hmgbird Maybe yours, not mine. You okay with cartel operating out of our lands? Addicting our kids? How can you be ok with that?

[@lindabalent2755]

Biden, during his time as President, has more than fullfilled my faith in him and his sensibilities. This is one more reason. The respect of the Bidens for our Native Americans citizens, who earlier on dealt with so badly. Biden is one of the finest Presidents we have had. I'm sorry some are so consumed with disloyalty of our country that he falsely accused by those under the influence of Donald Trump.. Trump tries to beat down others with words because he is unable to be nearly the citizens that they have been. He lacks the capacity within himself to care about others..

[@benknown1420]

Shut up. It’s pandering and smart indigenous people see right through this! Especially right before election!! Trump/vance 2024

[@benknown1420]

TDS is a symptom you need checked at your local therapist!

[@policheck-n2c]

Wow. I had no idea about this. I had only heard about what happened in Canada, but it's not very surprising it happened here in the US too. This needs more coverage.

[@alarahillton1343]

He’s so good, I just tear up. Anyone who is emotionally mature from any place in the world, can recognize a good man when they see him. He is one of the best!!!

[@karonmoore6769]

Thank you, President Biden. Yes, it’s way overdue, but thank you so much for doing it. I know some indigenous people have been moved to tears. This is HUGH, and so important.

[@karonmoore6769]

HUGE!😊

[@karonmoore6769]

HUGE!😊

[@jandunn169]

Thank you President Biden. This was healing for all Americans. 💙💙💙💙💙 We love you 💝and all the Native Americans who had to suffer this. I pray Leonard Peltier will be pardoned as well.

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@windspiritswindspirits589]

Thank you, President Biden and All Native Americans😊❤🎉

[@andybarnett5279]

We need to invest in these communites. This sentiment was the correct one...but we need to continue to follow through. These people are as deserving of respect, and CAPABLE of greatness as any other American.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

As a direct descendant of 2 tribal chiefs, I appreciate this apology. I wrote my first thesis on this topic. I appreciate Biden walking the talk the last 4 years, and passing 4 key pieces of legislation that have brought infrastructure, more education, financial sector establishment, and finally getting electricity to ALL Native homes. ᏩᏙ 🙏🏽🤲🏽🌽❤️ ᎬᏯᎵᎡᎵᎦ

[@dsssh1908]

Thank you President and sorry for what the native Americans went through.

[@nezpercewallowahomelandinf3684]

This is an important acknowledgement, that it happened and the trauma from it that has resonated over generations is real and we are glad to see this apology and that there may be tangible ways to support those communities that need healing. 🙌

[@anpowicasta2135]

Who is we ? Can you do me a favor here and speak for yourself ? Thank you ( lakota and not nez perce)

[@redman4316]

@@anpowicasta2135 I’ll speak for whoever I want to!

[@naturalingredients]

​​@@anpowicasta2135I am part of the "We the People" The 1st WE band together 💙💙💙

[@schoolingdiana9086]

@@anpowicasta2135We are glad. Cherokee, Muscogee and Seminole--directly descended from 2 tribal chiefs. WE, all Natives, are glad to see this first step of reconciliation, healing, and restoration. Aho.

[@VmR-xn4gy]

I love that my president went to our Native land

[@nanaanan4731]

Thank you Joe Biden. This story makes me happy. I am emotional about it, because since childhood, I’ve felt horrified by the atrocities against the Native Americans. Little did I know, they are part of my family history. It was likely because of how persecuted they were. So much so that admitting your Native American roots was dangerous. My great grandmother was a full blooded Seminole princess, a tribe of Africans and Native Americans who fought side by side against capture and enslavement. I am working in the Harris campaign, and seeing this report lets me know that Joe Biden kept his promise. BW helped tremendously to get him in office. It warms my heart to see him acknowledge this community, and the atrocities committed against them. Today, let us come together to heal and transform into a country that will continue to chart a way forward that benefits us all. Sending Love and Light. #VoteKamalaHarris2024

[@ritasanchez651]

Truth be told, thank you Mr. President!! ❤

[@ShannonCrane]

Thank you President Joe Biden for your humble and sincere apologies to our Native American brothers and sisters. May we teach the whole history and learn from the past. I live in a humble cooperative housing community in South Scottsdale- just a few miles down the road from the Gila River Indian Community. I am honored to observe the contributions of our Native Americans. May this day go down in history.

[@christinevanloo]

God bless the poor little children and their families. My heart is breaking for them. Thank you President Biden for having the heart and strength to recognize and apologize for the terrible injustice and suffering on behalf of us all. Much respect to you.

[@skycarson1987]

I never thought I would live to see this, EVER. Not in my wildest imagination did I ever believe any President would admit it was true, acknowledge the horror, or apologize in ANY way! I'm in shock.

[@elanapeterson3665]

The stark contrast between this honorable speech and apology that President Biden gave, and the bragging and self-aggrandizing ramblings that Ex-President Trump spews, is apparent, when we hear something as respectful as this Formal Apology! Thank you, President Joe Biden, for your honesty and respect to Native Americans who have been treated unfairly and inhumanely for centuries by America! You are a true American!

[@ldavidson6853]

Thank goodness for President Biden’s compassionate leadership these past 4 years. I taught on the Navajo/Hopi reservation 30 years ago and heard firsthand accounts of the horrors of those deplorable institutions and the atrocities that went on there. They deserve whatever reparations we can offer them. No excuse for what happened to those poor children and their families.

[@deviritter5232]

Thank you president Biden!

[@flawlessvictory-04]

Also the French as well and English and Dutch and other europeans should apologize

[@kassandrarivera6174]

Yes!

[@johnanthonygonzales8714]

Thank you President Biden for taking a step in the right direction. Hopefully this effort will inspire more Indigenous leaders into the Federal Government platform.

[@lizobando1990]

Wow! Thank you, President Biden. I wiah all leaders of this world would follow in your footsteps.

[@ronnieking3848]

The sincerity behind his apology should be very healing. Also Jill Biden is such an honorable first lady.

[@guerillagardener2237]

Mixed race about 16% cree so I Appreciate the gesture. I was raised in England and I was shown very much about that part of my ancestry. I think I might get a book on cree languages.

[@malindanotah5446]

Ahee'hee' Shicheii Biden!! (Thank You my grandfather Biden) 4 providing this apology to us. We r resilient people. We r still here! And we will always be here.

[@Lynette.usa.]

Long overdue! Thank you Mr. President! I live 45 minutes from Carlisle, Pennsylvania where one of these schools once existed.

[@maliabeaver462]

Well done, Mr. President. Mahalo nui loa. You truly are the president for all people 💙💙💙

[@benknown1420]

During his presidency, Donald Trump signed several bills that aimed to support Indigenous communities, including: The Not Invisible Act (2019): This law aimed to address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous persons by establishing a commission to improve coordination between federal, state, tribal, and local authorities. The Savanna’s Act (2020): This legislation sought to improve the response to cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women by enhancing law enforcement's coordination and data collection. The Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act (2020): This act aimed to improve economic development in Indian Country by facilitating access to resources and promoting business opportunities for Native American entrepreneurs.

[@Mdme.X]

Nope, we have a Mexican cartel & worsened drug problems now thanks to that guy. His apology is an insult.

[@maliabeaver462]

@@benknown1420 There you MAGA whataboutism go. Such a lack of grace. Biden’s apology on behalf of the U.S. is huge. But since your little mind wants to go off-tangent. You can’t credit Trump because what Trump signed were work-in-progress from Obama’s administration. As are most BIA cases, with past presidents having more activity than Trump. Biden’s admin’s Secretary of Dept. of Interior is the first Native American appointee- Deb Haaland- most active in getting work done and signed by Biden on multiple occasions EVERY year of Biden’s presidency. So stop trolling. 💙💙💙

[@maliabeaver462]

@@Mdme.X Stop. When you troll such trash, you are criticizing our Secretary of Dept of Interior - Deb Haaland - and insulting our First people by trying to connect them to drug cartels. Just stop.

[@maliabeaver462]

@@benknown1420 Stop trolling and stop trying to give credit to your “chosen” wannabe. Trump signed what was already work-in-progress from Obama’s administration. Thank you Secretary of Dept. of Interior Deb Haaland - for your hard work throughout your Biden tenure. First Native American serving as Secretary.

[@lisaober731]

Joe Biden is the best president ever in my 63 years. I’m sure Kamala will be great too. What he has given to this country will be shown in history as one of the most important legacies. He’s not an eloquent speaker but his heart is what we needed at the right time in history. He’s a national treasure. I’m so proud of my president.

[@user-js3ee5qv6g]

His speech is million times better than trumps!

[@tinagrimes741]

Free Lenard Peltier!!!!

[@annamara5252]

Indian Nations first, all others= immigrants, goh

[@annamara5252]

Indian Nations first, all others= immigrants, goh

[@emiller113]

Thank you President Biden you are remarkable , for apologizing to the Native American people 🙏🏻💙👍💙

[@nightwolf1778]

When President Biden puts those shades on he means business 😂🙏

[@purdychen6040]

Thank you, President Biden, for your kindness, compassion, decency, integrity, your great services to our country, and your courage of righting the wrong.

[@isabellegarcia9205]

Bless you mr. Biden for standing up for native people, you are a good man, you also helped Ukraine. 🤧🙏🏼❤❤

[@alicebolstad4120]

Really really glad to see that (both) Biden’s have been supporting the Indian nations. This apology is long overdue, but very welcomed. Glad to see it finally happened. Not at all surprised that it took President Biden to do it. Deep respect.🙏

[@theresawright1347]

Bless all there

[@Gdji5fv]

*THIS IS A DAY FOR THE NATIVE AMERICANS!*

[@RosaMoya-s7s]

Thank you very much! The past injustices, violence, abuse, murders, broken treaties, etc.,etc. will always remain as the great evil against the people of the land. It can not ever be remedied. But, it can stop and hopefully not repeated in any way, form, or manner ever again!

[@Zorazora1234]

Thanks Joe, long overdue

[@markrosacker4282]

THANK YOU JOE BIDEN.

[@alarahillton1343]

God bless you Joseph Biden. 🙏🏻✝️💙🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@1990sHouseParties-u4d]

RESPECT. He might not have extraordinarily charisma, but he will be remember as one of the best

[@mariejo7408]

Native American people are very precious treasure to the world. I love them all. Greetings from Germany and Belgium stay save everybody 🎉❤

[@AcaciaJessamine]

Finally. Thank you, President Biden. We all know this would NOT have happened during a Trump (or any Republican) presidency. Vote blue.

[@TheTanman412]

May we all recognize our own Epigenetic Generational Ancestral Trauma, it is the cause of many problems, in which awareness can heal, prevent & stop from continuing forward.

[@CherryCreative]

Thanks Biden. My heart beats for Native Americans. Historical moment. Greetings from Germany ❤

[@kliller854]

Thank you Indian Nations for your graciousness in accepting the apology. It is nowhere near enough, but it is a very small step in the right direction, compared to the atrocities committed.❤

[@tabathafoster3059]

How come there is NO study for this like there always have to be a study for Black American Descendants of American Slaves.

[@srf3273]

Please explain further.

[@20maxilo]

Because they don't want us to know the truth about what really happened

[@dawnsperryallen1405]

Native Americans were here first.

[@overkall1691]

The Chinese, French, and Swedes were here before us too.

[@niechellejeffery7246]

I love this❤

[@bsonder]

One of my first feeling of grief as a child was learning about slavery and native Americans. And I still feel it as an adult. Joe Biden is the greatest president of all time.

[@lsbrave831]

Now, Free Leonard Peltier by signing his Pardon so he can be with his people and family. Peltier has been a political prisoner long enough. A'ho

[@cc6861]

Yes, today would be a good day to have Leonard home. Full pardon would be monumental. I pray.

[@lauranicholls9421]

I love. The. Native. Americans. They deserve the best. Thanks for sharing a great moment in time..☀️

[@VGK4EVER]

I think we should apologize for the destruction we caused on native American people and their territory.

[@lilamnbdh967]

Thank you President Joe Biden 🙏🙏🙏

[@walterperry4565]

I can only imagine Trump praising Hannibal Lecter to these people.😂😂😂😂

[@nancyx6390]

😮

[@Anders1949-hof]

The first thing that came to my mind when Trump started to talk about "mass deportation" was: WHERE TO? My German great-grandparents noticed that Jews vanished. They didn´t dare to ask where they´d gone to, as they would have ended up disappearing themselves. When Steven Miller started to talk about "denaturalization" of naturalized citizens remember that *all the Jewish families who lived in Germany before WWII had been German citizens for generations* . That should send shivers down every naturalized citizen´s spine. Trump and his cronies are fascists.🇺🇸💙🌊🇺🇲

[@terrykelley9404]

It does send shivers down my spine. Trump always has sent shivers. Evil

[@nimkiitrish]

Now follow up with a pardon for Leonard Peltier! Words mean nothing if they are not follow with action.