“Trespassing at Home: Historical Trauma and Its Lingering Impact on the Lac Courte Oreilles Community”- December 2024 Community of Practice
December 2024 CPS & CPPS Community of Practice
“Trespassing at Home: Historical Trauma and Its Lingering Impact on the Lac Courte Oreilles Community”
with Bryce Crone
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm CT
Facilitator:
- Bryce Crone
I am an enrolled tribal member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Anishinaabe and a proud boarding school survivor. My journey has been shaped by personal encounters with the deep-seated effects of historical and intergenerational trauma, as well as the powerful process of recovery and healing. These lived experiences have fueled my passion for reclaiming our community’s strength, culture, and connection to the land. Driven by a commitment to holistic wellness and community revitalization, I am dedicated to restoring our traditional roles in the production and processing of resources within tribal nations. My work focuses on integrating regenerative agriculture practices, eco/agro therapies, and eco-friendly recreation into our community’s fabric. I believe that by weaving these elements with our cultural values and practices, we can foster sustainable development, support mental and emotional healing, and reconnect with the wisdom of our ancestors. My aspiration is to go beyond personal recovery, to inspire collective healing and empowerment within our community. I envision a future where our people are thriving, our land is restored, and our traditional practices are honored and upheld. Through this presentation, I hope to shed light on our past, ignite discussions about our present challenges, and inspire action towards a more resilient and self-determined future for the Lac Courte Oreilles community.
Description:
The presentation “Trespassing at Home” delves deep into the layered history of odaawaa-zaaga’iganiing aka Lac Courte Oreilles examining the profound effects of historical traumas and how they reverberate in the present. This journey begins with the arrival of French fur traders and settlers, marking the beginning of sustained foreign contact, and traces a timeline of significant events that have shaped the socio-cultural and economic landscape of Sawyer County. Through this comprehensive historical timeline, we will explore key moments such as forced relocations, the introduction of boarding schools, the loss of traditional lands and practices, and the erosion of community sovereignty. This legacy of displacement and cultural suppression has set the stage for the current crises facing the community, including the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of how these historical traumas have interwoven with contemporary challenges, creating complex layers of trauma that persist within the community today. By understanding this timeline and the cumulative effect of these events, participants will gain a clearer perspective on the ongoing resilience of the LCO community and the path toward healing and revitalization.
Feedback Survey/CEH Information:
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, December 26th. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on January 2nd, 2024. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEH credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
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