Due to its popularity, PACEs Connection's Race & Equity Workgroup is continuing the “Historical Trauma in America Series”. This event examines historical trauma in the United States and its impact on American society in a series of virtual discussions. It is sponsored by St. David's Foundation.
The series, which began in July 2021, highlights several regions within the United States and outlines how unresolved historical trauma has impacted every aspect of American life and directly shapes the sociopolitical landscape of today as well as the overall well-being of Americans. The purpose of these discussions is to make connections between America's history and the current mental health crisis, social determinants of health and the obvious disparities and inequities present in our communities today.
Our first year of this series attracted nearly 2,000 attendees. This series was so popular that PACEs Connection featured some of the guests on the podcast, History. Culture. Trauma., to continue the conversation concerning our complicated history.
In November the series focused on historical trauma in the Northeast. See the recap and resources HERE. In January, over a hundred people joined us for the session dedicated to the northwestern states. See the recap HERE.
Please join us for the next installment on April 20th, focused on the American Southwest. In this session, we will discuss the history of Indigenous Americans and Latino Americans, immigration, racial discrimination, mass incarceration and labor exploitation among other relevant topics. See the session descriptions and the schedule to register for the remaining series sessions below:
Remaining Historical Trauma in America Series Regional Sessions:
- Historical Trauma in the American Southwest April 20th, 2023 Register HERE.
- Discussions will include the treatment of Indigenous Americans and Latino Americans, immigration, racial discrimination, mass incarceration and labor exploitation among other relevant topics.
- Historical Trauma in the State of Hawaii & the U.S. Territories May 18th, 2023 Register HERE.
- Discussions will include the treatment of Indigenous peoples and Asian/Pacific Islanders, colonization, slavery and labor exploitation among other relevant topics.
If you have any questions, please contact Ingrid Cockhren at icockhren@pacesconnection.com.
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