Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School, 1969-04-06

Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055

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Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School, 1969-04-06

The document discusses a report by investigators from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that found evidence of severe punishment and abuse at the Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma. Students were handcuffed, jailed, and physically abused, with some bearing visible marks of their confinement. The report recommends the dismissal of the school's superintendent and highlights a culture of low expectations for the students, lack of student activities, and a disregard for student well-being. The findings have sparked controversy and calls for more control of Indian schools by Indian officials and parents.