THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)

THEUDRCAST: UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER
(Recovering from life, Recovering from substances)

THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)

  • THEUDRCAST: E-165 Debra Gopher | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction | Indigenous

THEUDRCAST: E-165 Debra Gopher | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction | Indigenous

Thursday 12th December 2024

Debra Gopher shares her journey of cultural reconnection, advocacy for Indigenous youth, and insights into systemic issues affecting Indigenous communities.
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79 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Honest

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THEUDRCAST: UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER
(Recovering from life, Recovering from substances)
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THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Debra Gopher: Embracing Identity and Advocating for Indigenous Youth

Episode Overview

  • The importance of reconnecting with Indigenous culture.
  • Traditional leadership roles in Indigenous communities.
  • Systemic issues stemming from residential schools and the Sixties Scoop.
  • The role of community in the healing process.
  • Challenges and resilience of Indigenous youth.
When you have the gift of having a voice for others, you have an obligation to use your voice.
In this episode of THEUDRCAST, Bill Ward sits down with Debra Gopher, a passionate advocate for Indigenous youth and cultural reconnection. Debra shares her compelling story of re-learning her Indigenous culture and finding her true identity. From her early life experiences to her current work in education and recovery, Debra’s journey is one of resilience and hope. She discusses the importance of Indigenous cultural practices, the role of community in healing, and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous people today.
Debra also highlights the significance of leadership within Indigenous communities, contrasting traditional roles with Western concepts of leadership. Her insights into the systemic issues affecting Indigenous people, including the impact of residential schools and the Sixties Scoop, are both eye-opening and deeply moving. This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities and the importance of cultural identity in the recovery process.
If you're looking for inspiration and a deeper understanding of Indigenous issues, this episode is a must-listen.