Day of Remembrance – Honoring victims and survivors of federal Indian boarding school

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LAWRENCE, Kan.- Honoring victims and survivors of the federal Indian boarding school, students at Haskell Indian Nations University began their Day of Remembrance with a sacred fire ceremony. Following prayer songs and an invocation, students and community members wearing orange shirts for #OrangeShirtDay gathered for a silent remembrance walk across Lawrence. The powerful event honored the legacy of resilience, acknowledged those who suffered, and served as a commitment to ensuring that every child matters.

Students gather at the center fire on Haskell’s campus.
Photo: Rachel Falcon The Indian Leader
Haskell Brave Rickson Bullcalf sings a song at center fire.
Students create signage commemorating the lives lost in the hands of residential boarding school.
Students walk down Massachusetts street spreading awareness of the Day of Remembrance.
Students gather on Mass street.
Every child matters
‘Oceti Sakowin’ refers to the Seven council fires of the great Sioux nation.
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