The House of Representatives adopts a resolution that designates the week of September 30 as National Orange Shirt Week , a period of remembrance for those who were compelled to attend Indian boarding schools. It highlights the federal policies that, beginning in the early 19th century, funded and operated Christian‑run boarding schools aimed at assimilating American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. The resolution underscores the severe cultural, physical, and psychological abuse endured by students, including forced removal from families, loss of language, and exposure to neglect. It also references research indicating that survivors face high rates of PTSD, suicide, and health disparities linked to this legacy. The resolution cites historical examples such as the Carlisle and Hampton schools, noting that thousands of children were enrolled and many died or were buried in unmarked graves. It acknowledges that the assimilationist agenda has continued through later federal programs, including adoption and foster care, further separating Indigenous children from their communities. The House stresses the need for public awareness, accountability, and a federal commission to document and expose the ongoing impacts of these policies. By recognizing this week, the resolution seeks to honor victims, support survivors, and promote healing within Indigenous communities.