The Every Child Matters movement is a campaign focused on raising awareness of the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Native American children, particularly in the context of residential schools and the broader impacts of colonization. Its roots lie in efforts to address the cultural, physical, and emotional harm inflicted on Native children who were taken from their families and communities to be placed in government- or church-run boarding schools, where they were often subjected to abuse and forced assimilation. 

 For Native Americans, the phrase "Every Child Matters" underscores the importance of acknowledging these past harms and ensuring the protection, welfare, and cultural rights of Indigenous children today. The movement calls for the reclamation of Indigenous identities, languages, and traditions while advocating for systemic changes that address issues such as poverty, discrimination, and family separation. Key themes include: 

1. Remembrance and Justice for those children who died or suffered in boarding schools. 
2. Cultural Revitalization through efforts to preserve and promote Native languages and traditions. 
3. Awareness and Advocacy for Indigenous children's rights, education, health, and well-being. The movement gained further prominence as unmarked graves of Indigenous children were discovered at former boarding school sites, particularly in Canada, which has influenced similar advocacy efforts in the U.S.

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