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Ep 3: Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Communities with Tim Ominika
Ep 3: Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Communities with Tim Ominika
Ep 3: Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Communities with Tim Ominika
Thursday 3rd February 2022
Tim Ominika discusses blending traditional Indigenous practices with modern healthcare to tackle the opioid crisis in 'Mino Bimaadiziwin'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Together: Tim Ominika on Battling the Opioid Crisis in Indigenous Communities
We are naturally outdoors peoples and getting that understanding and learning our history and our culture about all of the traditional medicine, the history of our land, our teachings, hunting- all of those areas that have been showing and proven to be effective in mental health and addictions.
What happens when you blend traditional Indigenous practices with modern healthcare to tackle the opioid crisis? In this episode of 'Mino Bimaadiziwin', host Sherry Huff sits down with Tim Ominika, Deputy Chief of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation and Stakeholder Coordinator at the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, to explore just that. Tim shares his firsthand experiences and insights into combating opioid and methamphetamine use within his community on Manitoulin Island.
He emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional healing methods, such as ceremonies and connecting with the land, alongside modern medical practices. Tim’s approach is rooted in community involvement, stressing that healing should be a collective effort rather than focusing solely on the individual. By engaging health care workers and doctors who are open to embracing these traditional methods, Tim has witnessed positive changes and outcomes in his community.
This episode is a heartfelt discussion that underscores the power of cultural practices in overcoming addiction and mental health challenges. If you're interested in how Indigenous wisdom can offer new perspectives on addiction recovery, this conversation is a must-listen.