Annual Walk Held in Rapid City to Commemorate Boarding School Victims

Rapid City, SD, October 13, 2026 — The 8th annual walk was recently held in Rapid City, South Dakota.

The event served as a solemn occasion to honor and remember the lives lost at the Rapid City Indian Boarding School.

The purpose of the walk is to bring attention to the historical trauma associated with the boarding school era and to pay tribute to the Indigenous children who suffered or perished while attending such institutions. The Rapid City Indian Boarding School was one of many such facilities established across the United States and Canada, often with the stated aim of assimilating Indigenous children into mainstream society, frequently at the cost of their cultural identity and well-being.

This annual commemoration is organized by individuals and groups dedicated to truth and reconciliation. The specific details regarding the number of participants, the exact date of the walk, or any organizers’ statements were not provided in the summary. However, the recurring nature of the event, now in its 8th year, highlights a sustained commitment within the community to acknowledge this history and support healing.

The gathering in Rapid City is part of a broader movement across North America to uncover the truth about residential and boarding schools, support survivors and their families, and advocate for meaningful action to address the lasting impacts of these policies. Events like the annual walk aim to educate the public and ensure that the experiences of those affected are not forgotten.

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