At Some Time Over the Course of Their Lives,about 10

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At some time over the course of their lives,about 10% of Canadians are estimated to suffer from PTSD because the effects of PTSD are now recognized not only among the victims,witnesses,and perpetrators of war but also among ordinary people who are traumatized by terrible events in civilian life.

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Definitions:

Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel is a symbol used by various Indigenous peoples of North America, embodying aspects of healing, spiritual guidance, and the interconnectedness of all life, often represented in a circular form with specific colors and directions.

Indigenous Traditions

The customs, practices, and cultures originated and perpetuated by indigenous peoples, closely tied to their history, spirituality, and community identity.

Residential Schools

Institutions that were part of a policy to assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture by removing them from their families and forbidding them to acknowledge their heritage, leading to significant cultural and personal damage.

Intergenerational Impact

The effects that actions, policies, or situations have across different generations within families or communities.