Indigenous Boarding School Survivor Details Mental Health Trauma

The video discusses the traumatic experiences of Indigenous children, like Brought Plenty, who were forcibly taken to boarding schools to erase their cultural identities. It highlights the abuse they faced and the lasting impact of intergenerational trauma. The federal government is now addressing these issues, with efforts to provide mental health care and raise awareness. Brought Plenty and her daughter Neela are working through their trauma and have started a nonprofit to help locate missing children and support survivors.

What are some of the mental health care needs identified for boarding school survivors?

In what ways are traditional forms of healing important for the survivors of boarding schools?

What is the significance of the ground penetrating radar machine mentioned in the text?