JACKSON, Wyo. — An indigenous-led workshop that will provide an introduction to the concept of intergenerational trauma will take place Wednesday, June 25, at the Central Wyoming College (CWC) Jackson campus.

“Mending Relationships in Communities” will be presented by Cherokee Brown, a Wyoming native and member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, representing the Wind River Indian Reservation. The event will explore the collective trauma that has impacted indigenous people, specifically related to colonization and boarding schools

The event is free to attend, and reservations are required. It will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday in classroom 118 at CWC’s campus in the Center for the Arts at 240 South Glenwood Street.

According to the Wind River Community Alliance, the goal of the workshop is to offer participants a “deeper understanding of the many factors surrounding intergenerational trauma, and the underlying psychological, inherent behaviors and historical context that inhabit indigenous peoples’ lives historically and in the present.” There will be a focus on healing, connection and understanding.

Brown is the executive director of the Wind River Community Alliance on the Wind River Indian Reservation, and is a certified historical trauma recovery specialist.

Visit the Wind River Community Alliance website to learn more. To reserve a spot in the workshop click here.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.