The Psychological & Educational Impacts of Historical Trauma on Indigenous Children & Families
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Keynote Begins at 12:30 p.m.
Provides educators and other child serving professionals information and a deeper understanding of how historical trauma has impacted Native American families and how those impacts are still relevant in current times, specifically in the education setting. Further, participants will learn about indigenous cultural knowledge and practices (specifically related to Anishinaabe people in the Northern Plains Region) and its connection to fostering resiliency to youth and future generations.
There has been a long standing history of genocide, violence, forced removal and assimilation toward Native American people. These events have resulted in significant traumatic stress, adverse health outcomes, and mistrust with government systems, including the education sector. Gain an understanding, perspective, and empathy related to historical trauma and its impact on Native American students and their families, to better support them.
Dr. Sargent will share cultural knowledge and practices (specifically related to Anishinaabe people in the Northern Plains Region) to demonstrate the unique resilient factors Indigenous communities have, and how it has helped them continue to live life in a Good Way “Mino Bimaadiziwin” for future generations to come.