Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart

Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart is a Native American scholar and researcher known for her work on historical trauma. She studies how colonization, slaughter, forced removal, and cultural suppression have caused lasting emotional and psychological pain across generations among Indigenous peoples. Her work highlights how this trauma affects mental health, substance abuse, and community well-being today. By understanding historical trauma, she aims to promote healing, resilience, and culturally grounded approaches to improve Indigenous health and social justice.