Historical trauma, trauma often passed down through generations is not a new concept in Indian Country. Substance abuse, poverty, and mental health issues are just some of the ways this trauma has manifested. The author proposes a series of actions to help Indigenous communities heal from the trauma they’ve experienced, including: 1) Intergenerational recognition 2)intergenerational resistance, 3)intergenerational resilience, 4) intergenerational recovery 5) awakening and collective commitment, 6) mass mobilization, 7)personal and collective mourning 8)forgiving the unforgivable, 9) achieving a new harmony, and 10) acts of empowerment, service, and advocacy. A through explanation of each of these actions is detailed in the article.
Source: Bill White. “Intergenerational Healing: Recognition, Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery.” April 15, 2016. Selected Papers of William L. White. http://www.williamwhitepapers.com/blog/2016/04/intergenerational-healing-recognition-resistance-resilience-and-recovery-bill-white-and-don-coyhis.html
