US President Joe Biden is set to make a formal apology for the government's role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools, where many faced physical and sexual abuse. The policy, launched in 1819, aimed to "civilize" Native Americans, but instead resulted in thousands of deaths and trauma. This marks the first time a US president has apologized for these abuses. The apology comes as part of an effort to acknowledge past harms and move towards a more inclusive future.

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