The Mi’kmaq Nation’s health department has a sweat lodge dedicated to helping people recover from addiction, funded by settlements with health care companies. This practice is seen as a vital tool in healing and reconnecting with tribal traditions. While some tribal leaders are grateful for the settlements, the amounts received are small compared to the impact of the overdose crisis on tribal communities. The funds can be used for cultural healing practices, such as sweat lodges, smudging ceremonies, and language programs. Smaller tribes are strategizing to make the settlement money go further and prioritize programs to address the opioid crisis effectively.
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Tribal nations invest opioid settlement funds in traditional healing to treat addiction
