On October 26, 1882, The US Navy Steamer Ship Thomas Corwin positioned itself just offshore of Angoon, Alaska. It loaded it's weapons, and fired shells upon the village occupied by innocent men, women, and children. This event started a 142 year journey of the Tlingit people of Angoon to find reconciliation with the US Navy. Finally, on October 26, 2024, (just a month after this recording) the US Navy officially apologized for the bombardment. "We accept your apology" the Tlingit elders responded. And so begins the healing of Angoon.

View the the official apology ceremony here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uxPqjg-xlo&t=16s

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