Remarkableriots Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/california-governor-apologizes-to-native-americans-cites-genocide/ar-AAD5Buf Quote California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday apologized to Native Americans for violence and other wrongdoings they suffered during the state's history and called their mistreatment genocide. The Democratic governor, in an executive order, called for the creation of a Truth and Healing Council to produce a report before the end of 2024 on the historical relationship between the state and Native Americans. Newsom delivered the apology during an appearance with tribal leaders at the California Indian Heritage Center near Sacramento, the state capital. "It's called a genocide, that's what it was, a genocide," Newsom said, citing the $1.3 million in state funding authorized in the 1850s to subsidize militia campaigns against Native Americans. "No other way to describe it, and that's the way it needs to be described in the history books." Tribal leaders who appeared with Newsom on Tuesday thanked him for the apology. "It's healing to hear your words, but actions will speak for themselves and I do look forward to hearing more and seeing more of you," Erica Pinto, chairwoman of Jamul Indian Village in San Diego County, said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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