This is a course in health and wellness in Indigenous education. With Euro-American colonization, Indigenous people experienced trauma resulting from culmination of: disease, warfare, land loss, removals and relocations, deprivation (starvation, poverty, sexual violence, etc.), economic dependency, breakdown of ancient family structures and communities; imposition of western religion, language, healing methods, social systems, government, diet/foods; and the disconnection from the Earth and other living beings. The impact is experienced today among First Nations people, families, and communities as evidenced in social problems that were virtually non-existent in traditional times. This course explores unresolved historical grief syndrome, post-apocalyptic stress syndrome among First Nations people, and the recent scientific research on the impact of trauma on child development and learning. Students will examine the impact of trauma as those who have both experienced trauma and as agents. The course explores generational healing through the pairing of Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches to holistic wellness.
P: Successful completion of the following courses: FNED 800, 804, 820.