Intergenerational Trauma

Healing from intergenerational trauma and preventing it from occurring in future generations is a crucial step in supporting Indigenous people to rebuild their families and communities from a place of hope, strength, and resiliency. Meet a few of the local people facing and working on this issue.

Vincenzo

Vincenzo

Vincenzo’s family struggled under the weight of intergenerational trauma – but a community of care was there.

Rose

Rose

Rose battled mental health stress alone until she connected with a local United Way program.

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge

Johnny and Princess, members of the Diamond Willow Youth Lodge’s youth council, explain how this first-of-its-kind gathering space is making a difference.

Randy

Randy

Randy supports Calgary's Indigenous youth as they gain the skills and confidence they need to become leaders.

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