Transcending Historical Trauma

Myself, I’m one of the generations. My mother is one of the generations, wandering out there in alcoholism, and death, and murder, and domestic violence, and thinking there’s no way out. Well, there is a way out… Like I tell my children, my grandchildren, ‘You don’t...

About Us

Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. (WISDOM), a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation located in Portland, Oregon, is committed to Native American cultural preservation, education, and race reconciliation. Working in collaboration with diverse cultural organizations and...

United Way

Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. (WISDOM) is collaborating with a team of seven partners that serve Native Americans to develop culturally tailored multi-media health and wellness teachings for our Native American community. The Discovering Our Story Project is funded by...

William Ward

William Ward serves as Recording Engineer on location for Wisdom of the Elders. He has worked at Oregon Public Broadcasting for twelve years in various capacities, including Director, Assistant Director, Audio Engineer, Camera Operator and Key Grip. Ward’s...

Judy Trejo

The late song-carrier and storyteller Judy Trejo, from the Summit Lake Paiute tribe of Nevada, has sung traditional songs since infancy. Trejo was a member of the Native American Church, and was a retired school teacher. She had a Master’s in Counseling, and has...