By Josh Hughes
Brian Cladoosby, President of the Association of Washington Tribes and Chairman of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, will be speaking on historical trauma on Thursday, May 25. Hosted by The Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity, Cladoosby will be giving this lecture for free in Arntzen Hall 100 at 3 p.m.
One of the most senior tribal political leaders in the state of Washington, Cladoosby comes to Western every few months to give this or a similar lecture that addresses concepts of historical trauma throughout different races and cultures. In the past, Cladoosby has been awarded the American Indian Tribal Leader Award for his achievements in the political and social sphere, and for his pervading influence as a voice for Native American communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The Ray Wolpow Institute, the host of the event, is an organization created to “provide Western students with a global education rooted in the liberal arts that investigates the Holocaust, genocide, and crimes against humanity from various perspectives and academic disciplines.” The institute has worked with Western to create classes for an upcoming academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The institute additionally hosts events throughout the year such as this and other lectures.
Tickets, while free, may be reserved via Eventbrite through the Facebook event page, or at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/president-brian-cladoosby-historical-trauma-tickets-34144995601.