Dangerous Weather Conditions Force Postponement of Nebraska State Capitol Illumination to Honor Genoa Industrial School Survivors and Descendants

Lincoln, NE - 02/19/2025 - Icy surfaces on the exterior of the Nebraska State Capitol have halted preparations to illuminate the Nebraska State Capitol in orange Thursday to honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School. The commemorative lighting has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27.

The Nebraska Legislature passed LR 280 during the 107th Legislature’s Second Session designating Feb. 20, as the annual day of remembrance for those impacted by the Genoa Industrial School’s legacy.

The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs and the Nebraska State Historical Society are committed to ensuring that the history of the Genoa Industrial School is preserved, and that the legacy of those affected is acknowledged and respected.