Multi-Generational Trauma: Effects of the Indian Boarding School Era
Originally presented on May 18, 2015
Overview
This is the first webinar in the American Indian structural competency series. Dr. Lori Quigley (Seneca Nation), Dean of the Esteves School of Education at The Sage Colleges, tells the story of the Thomas Indian School in Western New York, one of the boarding schools in which American Indian children were involuntarily placed until the late 20th Century, and discusses the ongoing, multigenerational health and social impacts of the traumatic experiences the children had in these schools. Dr. Quigley concludes the webinar by presenting a useful resiliency model.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, environmental professionals, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, local health department staff and other medical and public health professionals.
Webinar
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Speaker
Lori V. Quigley, PhD
Dean and Professor of the Esteves School of Education, The Sage Colleges, Troy, New York
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on the multigenerational health and social impacts of the traumatic experiences at the Thomas Indian School in Western New York.
After watching this webcast participants will be able to:
- Gain familiarity with the various groups of American Indian populations throughout NYS
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of the American Indian boarding school era in the United States and Canada
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical impact of the boarding schools on American Indian communities
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits for this activity expired on July 31, 2021. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.