Historical Wounds,
Present Realities
This training was presented
July 31, 2025
REPLAY & RESOURCES:
- Recording
- Presentation Slides (1/page)
- Presentation Slides (3/page)
- Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land
- Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report
- Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report Vol.II
- Source of the Wound (6:21)
- Hotki Helps Willie Jack Pray to Spirits – Scene | Reservation Dogs | FX (5:03)
Note: Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
TRAINING DETAILS:
This training explores the concept of historical trauma and its lasting impact on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Participants will gain an understanding of what historical trauma is, including the collective and intergenerational experiences that have shaped Native communities over time. The presentation will highlight key historical events and policies that have contributed to trauma and examine how these experiences continue to influence the health, well-being, and daily lives of AI/AN individuals today. Participants will also learn strategies for promoting healing, including culturally grounded approaches, and will identify protective factors that foster resilience in Native youth, families, and communities. This session provides an opportunity to deepen understanding and support culturally responsive engagement rooted in empathy, respect, and strength-based perspectives.
Learners will be able to:
- Define the concepts of historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and transgenerational trauma as they apply to AI/AN communities
- Describe historical trauma experiences of AI/AN individuals
- Identify at least three current impacts of historical trauma on AI/AN communities
- Explain two culturally grounded strategies to promote healing
- Describe protective factors that contribute to resilience among AI/AN youth and families
Who should attend: Staff of family resource centers (FRCs), child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:
- This is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussions, breakout rooms, and/or demonstrations. Your training experience will be best with the use of a webcam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
- This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Andrea French, MSW (Nakoda/Dakota/Chippewa/Cree), is a social worker with experience in child welfare and community behavioral health. She previously held the position of Project Director, where she successfully managed a System of Care grant program and coordinated initiatives in trauma-informed care. Additionally, she has worked as a State and Tribal Child Welfare Social Worker, emphasizing culturally sensitive practices and fostering collaboration with tribal communities. Currently, Andrea serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at the National Native Children’s Trauma Center, where she continues to advocate for the well-being of Native children and families through comprehensive training and support initiatives.
