Trauma in Schools #32 — The Trauma within Indigenous Populations (Part 1)
Mary Peter — District Vice-Principal, Indigenous Education, Cowichan Valley School District
Richard Matthews — District Counselor at the Cowichan Valley School District
The Takeaway
It takes a community to raise a child and an action plan is required to maintain the connections between youth and adults in times of crisis. Becoming trauma-informed as a school community accelerates a child’s development and supports their well-being. We must learn from one another about how trauma impacts individuals uniquely and generationally.
As you listen
How can teachers be supported during change due to traumatic events, such as COVID-19?
What goes well in the school when teachers are trauma-informed?
Why is trauma-informed training and support plans so crucial for the future of school districts?
How does the connection between students and adults decrease negative risk factors?
How can debriefing after trauma support the school community?
What has been the longitudinal impact of residential schools and colonization on indigenous people?
In their own words
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District website: https://sd79.bc.ca
Indigenous education: http://ined.sd79.bc.ca/
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