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Professor Reflects on Biden's Historic Apology to Native Americans

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November

2024

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09:34 AM

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By Joely Proudfit

CSUSM professor Joely Proudfit (left) attended the recent event at the Gila River Indian Community in which President Joe Biden apologized for the devastating legacy of Indian boarding schools. Proudfit is pictured with Pauma-Yuima band of Luiseño Indians matriarch Juana Majel-Dixon, a longtime mentor and powerful force for Native American rights.

CSUSM professor Joely Proudfit (left) attended the recent event at the Gila River Indian Community in which President Joe Biden apologized for the devastating legacy of Indian boarding schools. Proudfit is pictured with Pauma-Yuima band of Luiseño Indians matriarch Juana Majel-Dixon, a longtime mentor and powerful force for Native American rights.

President Joe Biden looks on as Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community, speaks during the recent press conference in Arizona.

President Joe Biden looks on as Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community, speaks during the recent press conference in Arizona.

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