Introduction

What’s new is really old: Trauma informed health practices through an understanding of historic trauma

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (2017)

National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health. (2017).  What’s new is really old: Trauma-informed health practices through an understanding of historic trauma.

Description

This webinar is presented by Dr. Patricia Makokis and Dr. Margo Greenwood. It takes a community-based perspective on trauma-informed approaches and looks at the impact of trauma from an Indigenous lens. The webinar looks at the complexities of historic trauma and lateral violence within communities. It provides a brief overview of pre-contact values and laws.

Potential use

This webinar is relevant to community-based projects and organizations that currently work with or intend on engaging Indigenous communities. It may also be of interest to those looking for more information on the impacts of historic trauma and lateral violence affecting Indigenous Nations.

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