HOCHUL’S Shocking Admission: State’s “Ethnic Cleansing” of Native Kids Exposed
— New York Governor Kathy Hochul has apologized to the Seneca Nation and other Native groups for the state’s abuse of children at government-run boarding schools. She admitted New York separated kids from their families, erased their language and culture, and allowed years of mistreatment from 1875 to 1957.
Hochul called these actions “sanctioned ethnic cleansing” in a speech on Seneca land. This was the first time a New York governor visited these grounds. Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said the apology was an “important reckoning,” but not all Native leaders were satisfied.
Some tribal leaders said words are not enough and want real action to help families still hurting from these schools’ legacy. They urged Hochul to back up her apology with support for healing efforts and community programs.
This move follows similar apologies by national leaders, including President Biden in 2024, as officials face this painful part of America’s past head-on. Conservatives may wonder if more apologies will lead to real change or just more empty promises from politicians like Hochul.
