Subcommittee Hearing: Investigating the Health and Safety Risks of Native Children at BIE Boarding Schools

Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: 02:00 PM Location: Longworth House Office Building 1334 Presiding: The Hon. Ruben Gallego, Chairman

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States will hold an oversight hearing entitled “Investigating the Health and Safety Risks of Native Children at BIE Boarding Schools."

Witness List

 Panel 1: 

  • Ms. Celeste Karzon, Former Teacher, Chemawa Indian School (testimony)
  • Ms. Beatrice Willis, Parent of former student Marshall Friday, Chemawa Indian School  (testimony)
  • Ms. Treasa Keith, Parent of former student Melissa Abell, Chemawa Indian School  (testimony)
  • Ms. Joy O’Renick, Former Teacher, Chemawa Indian School  (testimony)

Panel 2: 

  • Mr. Mark Cruz, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Interior, Indian Affairs for Policy and Economic Development  (testimony)
  • Ms. Sonya Moody Jurado, Former Chair, Chemawa School Board  (testimony)
  • Ms. Tiyana Casey, Youth Advocate, Native American Youth and Family Center  (testimony)