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Substance use and Politics: Sask Community Leaders Speak up.
Substance use and Politics: Sask Community Leaders Speak up.
Substance use and Politics: Sask Community Leaders Speak up.
Thursday 3rd February 2022
Join Hard Knox Talks as Judy Pelly and Everett Hindley discuss substance use, politics, and community solutions in Saskatchewan. A raw and honest dialogue.
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Saskatchewan Speaks: Substance Use and Community Solutions
Harm reduction saves lives. We need to keep our voices loud and make sure that the voices that can make changes can hear us and put the resources where they should be, and with indigenous people who are overrepresented.
In this episode of Hard Knox Talks, host Daniel Unmanageable dives into a crucial conversation with Judy Pelly, a respected Knowledge Keeper and advocate, and Everett Hindley, the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction for the Sask Party. They tackle the pressing issues of substance use in Saskatchewan, reflecting on past missteps and current hurdles, and envisioning a future where effective addiction treatment and harm reduction policies are in place.
Judy sheds light on the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in healthcare, criminal justice, and child welfare systems. She emphasizes the necessity of amplifying these voices and directing resources to where they're most needed. Meanwhile, Everett discusses the substantial budget allocations for addiction treatment and the vital role of community engagement in shaping these efforts. The episode is a raw and honest dialogue about the complexities of addiction treatment and harm reduction.
It addresses government funding, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and strategies to prevent overdose deaths. This conversation is not just informative but a call to action for listeners to get involved and advocate for better policies. For anyone grappling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or looking to understand the intricacies of substance use politics in Saskatchewan, this episode offers valuable insights and a heartfelt discussion.
Tune in to hear how community leaders are making a difference and what more needs to be done.