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Collective Wounds, Collective Healing: Unpacking Trauma Transfer Across Generations

Collective Wounds, Collective Healing: Unpacking Trauma Transfer Across Generations

November 14, 2025

Explore how intergenerational trauma affects Indigenous communities, the biological imprint of historical trauma, and the transformative role of collective healing, cultural connection, and resilience across generations.

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Beyond PTSD: Intergenerational Trauma and the Legacy of Colonization

Beyond PTSD: Intergenerational Trauma and the Legacy of Colonization

August 28, 2025

Trauma is not only about events, but also about how they are understood within a culture. For Indigenous peoples, ancestral stories and communal practices can buffer the effects of disaster, while disruptions fracture lifeways and deepen loss. These contrasts reveal how meaning-making, kinship, and resilience shape the legacy of trauma.

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