Membership Application

Purpose and Vision for Membership:
We are a coalition of people who support the healing of boarding school survivors and descendants. We use our coalition voice to educate others about the truth of the Boarding School Policies, experiences, and legacy. We call for action towards justice and healing. We use our network to share research, healing resources, and advocacy. We learn from one another, and we grow and heal together.
What Membership Means:
As a Coalition member, you will...
 Be counted as a supporter of our mission and work
• Receive a 10% member discount on all shopify items
• Be invited to attend the annual membership meeting, nominate and vote for board members (only Regular members can vote) as well as be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and Coalition Committees (Regular members only).

Individual Membership
We have two classes of membership: Regular and Affiliate.


Regular Membership Qualifications:
  • Member of federally recognized tribe with proof of enrollment
  • Member of non-federally recognized tribe with proof of membership
  • Descendant of federally recognized or non-federally recognized tribe with documentation of descendance
Affiliate Membership Qualifications:
  • Indigenous, First Nations, or Aboriginal individual outside the U.S. 
  • Non-Native ally or any other individual without proof of tribal enrollment or descendance.

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Tribal affiliation details
Please provide proof of Tribal Affiliation


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Individual Interest



Our Mission: "To lead in the pursuit of understanding and addressing the ongoing trauma created by the U.S. Indian Boarding School policy."



Organizational Membership
We have two classes of membership: Regular and Affiliate.


Regular Membership Qualifications:
  • Tribal Nation
  • Organization with more than half American Indian ownership
  • Native-led non-governmental organization
Affiliate Membership Qualifications:
  • Indigenous, First Nations, or Aboriginal Nations or organizations outside the U.S. 
  • Any church, academic institution or non-Native organization




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By typing your name below, you attest that all the information in this application is true to the best of your knowledge and you agree that the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) may use your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy (boardingschoolhealing.org/privacy) and may contact you regarding the work of the Coalition or the information on this application.


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