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Layli Long Soldier — The Freedom of Real Apologies

On Being with Krista Tippett

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What Is the Importance of Each Phrase?

The resolution was enacted as part of the defense appropriations act of two thousand nine. It acknowledges a long history of official depredations and ill conceived policies by the federal government regarding indian tribes, and offer an apology to all native peoples on behalf of the united states. The language is carefully crafted so that it doesn't mention genicide or reparations for Native Americans.

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