A non-Indigenous Canadian explains how Canadians must take responsibility for theirs country’s history of racism and colonialism that led to residential schools in Canada. It is important that settler Canadians not only take responsibility for the history of residential schools, but also for the socioeconomic struggles that Indigenous communities continue to experience due to their […]
Members of the Rosebud Sioux tribe want the bodies of children who died while attending the Carilsle Indian school to be returned to the tribe. Two dozen Rosebud Sioux tribal youth traveled to Washington DC for the Obama administration’s first tribal youth gathering. Afterward the group traveled to Carlisle. Read Article Here Read PDF Here […]
Denise Lajimodiere (Turtle Mountain Chippewa), a professor at North Dakota State University is collecting stories from boarding school survivors that will be published in a book. Lajimodiere has family who attended boarding schools and hopes this book will help aid the healing process for survivors and communities. Read Article Here Read PDF Here Mary Annette […]
A group of Navajo and people of European Christian descent who are members of the Christian Reformed Church, met to engage in an exercise designed to help them confront their shared history with the Rehoboth Indian School. The process involved examining the Document of Discovery (DOD). Read Article Here Read PDF Here Source: Chris […]
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is trying to gather information on how to have their ancestors who are buried at the Carlisle Indian School returned to them. The move towards having remains removed occurred after a tribal youth group visited the school. Upon completion of the trip, students in the youth group asked why they can’t […]
A movement to bring the story to light and find ways to start a healing process for Native American individuals, families, and communities is based right here in Boulder: the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS). The goal of NABS is to have the U.S. government recognize the role they played in creating […]
This public television special presents a Native American perspective on military service and sheds new light on PTSD by examining the emotional trauma of war through the prism of Native American tradition and ceremony. Watch Video Here Source: Western Folklife Center. “Healing the Warrior’s Heart.” YouTube video, 12:06. Posted [August 16, 2013]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=J1oTS6Fp624
A powerful video explaining Native American history, colonialism, and the boarding school era that resulted in intergenerational trauma. The video also addresses the resiliency of Native people with an inspirational message. Watch Video Here Source: The StyleHorse Collective. “We Shall Remain.” YouTube video, 6:16. Posted [August 21, 2014]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs0iwY6YjSk&feature=youtu.be
The effects of alcohol and other drug abuse are recognized as a serious problem in U.S. communities. Policy efforts and increased law enforcement have only a minimal impact if prevention strategies are not consistent with the community’s level of readiness, are not culturally relevant, and not community specific. A model has been developed for accurately […]
Mental Health Care for Urban Indians gives a basic overview of the impact of colonization, information about boarding school era, and how the effects from these periods in history are still being felt in Native American communities. Book Available for Purchase Here Source: Dr. Witko, Tawa M. Mental Health Care for Urban Indians: Clinical Insights […]
This manual is a foundation for creating community based suicide prevention programs and promotes mental health among American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. The book discusses topics like risks, protectives factors, awareness, and how prevention models are established. Get Book Here Download PDF Here Source:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Substance […]
An Indigenous perspective on healing the mind and the body using traditional teachings and practices. Watch Video Here Source: Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. “A Return to Wellness.” Youtube Video, 13:25. Posted [November 2013]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wwnbIcjsyU
