BC ECHO on Substance Use
BC Centre on Substance Use
Culture-centred Indigenous harm reduction: Mitigating the impacts of colonialism
Culture-centred Indigenous harm reduction: Mitigating the impacts of colonialism
Culture-centred Indigenous harm reduction: Mitigating the impacts of colonialism
Thursday 25th January 2024
Discover how Indigenous harm reduction strategies, focusing on cultural practices and resilience, combat the impacts of colonialism on substance use care.
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Episode Overview
- The episode discusses the ongoing impacts of colonization on the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the disproportionate rates of toxic drug poisonings and deaths experienced by Indigenous people.
- The conversation emphasizes the significance of incorporating Indigenous cultural and traditional practices into a person's recovery journey, advocating for a strengths-based approach within substance use care.
- Lacey Jones shares personal experiences and narratives, showcasing the resilience and resistance of Indigenous people against the erasure attempts of colonialism, emphasizing the power of culture in healing and combating the toxic drug crisis.
- Dr. Nolan Hop Wo provides clinical pearls of wisdom, offering insights into the importance of acknowledging Indigenous strengths and the need for a paradigm shift in the approach to Indigenous care within the medical system.
I just remember actually literally being shaken to my core and I just started crying and I didn't know what was going on. But it was just really speaks to the power of our culture and the power of, you know, our ancestors that was coming through the drum and coming through, you know, those dancers.
Colonialism's shadow still looms large over Indigenous communities, affecting their health and wellness in profound ways. In this episode of the 'Addiction Practice Pod', award-winning journalist David P. Ball sits down with Dr. Nolan Hop Wo, Medical Officer of Mental Health and Wellness at First Nations Health Authority, and Lacey Jones, Program Director of QomQem Coastal Connections, to discuss the unique challenges and strengths of Indigenous harm reduction strategies. Dr.
Nolan Hop Wo explains the link between colonialism and the high rates of toxic drug poisonings among Indigenous people, stressing the importance of addressing intergenerational trauma. Meanwhile, Lacey Jones shares personal stories and professional insights into how reconnecting with cultural practices can be a powerful tool in recovery. She highlights the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities, showing how traditional practices can offer a path to healing.
This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a call to recognize and incorporate Indigenous wisdom into modern substance use care. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on harm reduction that goes beyond the usual methods, this episode is a must-listen.