David Lewry
David Lewry
Nikk Goodswimmer
Nikk Goodswimmer
Nikk Goodswimmer
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Nikk Goodswimmer shares their powerful story of overcoming trauma, addiction, and reconnecting with their Indigenous roots.
64 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
David Lewry
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Nikk shares their experience of being removed from their family during the millennial scoop.
- Discusses the loss of cultural connections while in foster care.
- Highlights their involvement in the Idle No More movement.
- Talks about overcoming addiction and finding strength in community support.
- Emphasises the importance of cultural identity in the recovery process.
They literally stripped it away. Every aspect of connection was attempted to be cut away
In this episode of Voices In Recovery Podcast, Nikk Goodswimmer, an artist, frontline worker, activist, and advocate, shares their remarkable journey. Nikk, who is Stoney Nakota and Cree from Treaty 8 Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, opens up about their experiences starting from the millennial scoop of the 2000s. This was a period when Indigenous children were removed from their families and placed into foster care, often in white Christian homes.
Nikk recounts the trauma and loss of cultural connections during this time and how it shaped their path towards activism. The episode highlights Nikk's early involvement in activism during the Idle No More movement and their ongoing efforts to reconnect with their culture. Nikk's story is one of resilience, as they discuss overcoming addiction and the challenges faced by Indigenous youth in care. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural identity and community support in recovery.
Tune in to hear Nikk's heartfelt reflections and gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs of Indigenous peoples in recovery.