Nebraska capitol to honor Genoa boarding school survivors

The Nebraska State Capitol will be illuminated in orange on Feb. 27 to honor survivors and descendants of the Genoa Indian Industrial School. Originally scheduled for Feb. 20, the lighting was postponed due to unsafe roof conditions. The school, which operated from 1884 to 1934, was part of a federal effort to forcibly assimilate Native children. Officials say the event acknowledges this painful history while recognizing survivors' resilience.