Native American Identity And Intergenerational Traumas

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Humans have always felt compelled to participate in the process of telling stories. From ancient cave paintings to modern-day films, humans have used storytelling to bring people together, elicit emotions, and help us comprehend the world. People have communicated stories in a variety of forms, including music, visuals, films, and literature. In Tommy Orange’s novel, “There, There,” the power of storytelling is explored through several essays illustrating the complexities of Native American identity and the intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous communities. Through multiple perspectives, Orange delves into how storytelling can both heal and restore, shedding light on the struggles faced by urban Native Americans in reclaiming their

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Imagine the destruction of everything that you know. Your people have been massacred, your family has been separated, and pale-faced intruders have forced you from your home. With the passage of time your identity is lost to the deceiving facades of society and your history fades away with every failure to acknowledge its existence, its importance. But even worse, this atrocity will not die out with the end of a generation, it will continue to haunt the mentality of your people for generations to…

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