BC ECHO on Substance Use
BC Centre on Substance Use
Strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness in rural and remote Indigenous communities
Strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness in rural and remote Indigenous communities
Strengths-based approaches to healing and wellness in rural and remote Indigenous communities
Thursday 22nd February 2024
Explore strengths-based healing in Indigenous communities with insights from experts and personal stories on the Addiction Practice Pod.
36 minutes
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BC ECHO on Substance Use
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Witness the normalization of sobriety and wellness spaces in Indigenous communities
- Explore the barriers to accessing substance use care in rural and remote areas
- Learn about the importance of cultural-based healing and community support in addiction recovery
- Discover the significance of resilience and love in supporting individuals through their healing journey
- Unveil the impact of bias in healthcare institutions on Indigenous patients
It's been kind of great to witness a lot more people becoming sober and a lot more people creating wellness spaces, seeing people host leading nights or getting together with other individuals or going hunting. And it's becoming more and more normalized to make that choice to become sober.
How do you provide meaningful addiction care in remote Indigenous communities? This episode of the Addiction Practice Pod tackles this vital question with award-winning journalist David P. Ball and family physician Dr. Esther Tailfeathers. They explore the unique challenges and strengths of substance use care in places like the Kainai Nation, where Dr. Tailfeathers practices.
Helen Knott, an award-winning author and founder of the Indigenous wellness program Fierce With Heart, joins the conversation to share her personal healing journey and insights on the interconnectedness of land, culture, and health care systems. This episode highlights the importance of culturally relevant approaches, the power of community support, and the need for sustainable funding for Indigenous-led programs.
If you're interested in how peer and family support, spirituality, and community capacity can transform addiction care, this episode is a must-listen.