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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it’s time to reckon with the truth: Indigenous peoples are the bedrock of this nation’s story—yet their voices have long been erased. From the Royal Proclamation sparking colonial rebellion to the genocide in California that wiped out 80% of its Native population, the U.S. was built on violence and erasure. Even foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence carried harmful stereotypes that justified dispossession. Now, educators and Indigenous scholars are rewriting history—through comics, curricula, and literature—to center Native resilience and reclaim a fuller, more truthful past. Their work isn’t just historical—it’s essential for building a more just and inclusive future.

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