Native American People: The Psychological Impact of Historical Trauma

Native American historical trauma is a lasting form of collective suffering rooted in centuries of genocide, forced removal, and cultural destruction. Comparable to other generational traumas such as the Holocaust, slavery in the United States, and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, this trauma continues to affect Native individuals, families, and communities today. Despite common portrayals in mainstream history, Native American societies were highly advanced cult...