
Episcopal Church commits to study of Indigenous boarding schools, including SD sites
The national Episcopal Church wants to research the history of its Native American boarding schools — including some in South Dakota.
Episcopalians convened recently for their 80th General Convention, where they adopted a resolution calling for a fact-finding commission. The resolution says the commission will work toward truth-telling and reconciliation around the church's former role operating boarding schools for Native American children.
The issue leapt into the headlines last year with th