MACC Zooms In On: Boarding Schools and the Impact on Native American Families
Thursday, November 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual: On Zoom
In nonprofit work it's vital to listen deeply to clients, humanizing and centering their experiences. Our shared history is always present and historical trauma is stored in our DNA and collective memory. In recognition of that, this Native American Heritage Month we are exploring the Boarding School experience and the lasting impact of that violence on Native communities today.
Join your network for an engaging learning and conversation opportunity with Travis Zimmerman, Crane Clan of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Native historian and educator. Travis will share how the intentional violence of these schools harmed generations of Native communities and families creating historic trauma and resulting in justified mistrust in dominant systems (including nonprofits). This session will prompt all of us to examine how we listen to, understand, and support communities with generational trauma.
About our Speaker:
About Travis Zimmerman:
Travis Zimmerman, is from the Crane Clan of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Travis is a Veteran of the United States Army and Minnesota National Guard. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. Travis is currently the Site Manager of the Mille Lacs Indian Museum, which is part of the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS), where he has been employed for over 19 years. Travis has been involved with American Indian organizations in Minnesota and the region for the last 30 years; serving as a staff member and board member of dozens of organizations.
Learn about the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
Listen to Travis Zimmerman: Sharing and Celebrating Ojibwe History on Native Lights
Listen to the Documentary: DeCoded, Native Veterans in Minnesota who Helped Win World War II with Travis Zimmerman