"Governor Hochul Issues Formal Apology to Seneca Nation for Thomas Indian School Atrocities"
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"Governor Hochul Issues Formal Apology to Seneca Nation for Thomas Indian School Atrocities"
[!CDATA[New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a formal apology to the Seneca Nation for the mistreatment of Native Americans at the Thomas Indian School. The apology came after the tribal nation requested her visit to the site in Irving, New York. Hochul acknowledged the historical atrocities committed at the boarding school and the lasting trauma it caused. During her visit, Hochul presented Seneca President J. Conrad Seneca with a framed document containing the formal apology. Seneca, whose father was a student at the Thomas Indian School, emphasized the significance of the apology and the need for acknowledgment of past wrongs. Hochul expressed that the apology was long overdue and should have been made by previous governors. Hochul highlighted the devastating impact the boarding schools had on children, causing them to feel unworthy and subjected to abuse and hatred. Seneca echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the shattered lives and lasting scars left by the mistreatment. The formal apology serves as a step towards recognizing and addressing the historical injustices faced by Native Americans. In conclusion, Governor Kathy Hochul's formal apology to the Seneca Nation for the mistreatment of Native Americans at the Thomas Indian School marks a significant moment of acknowledgment and reconciliation. The framed document presented to Seneca President J. Conrad Seneca symbolizes a commitment to addressing the historical atrocities and working towards healing the enduring trauma caused by the boarding schools.]]