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Zhaagoojitoon

This powerful look at the cycle of opioid abuse and the power of tradition and culture was filmed in collaboration with members of the Leech Lake and Red Lake band of Ojibwe. In the native storytelling tradition, the full-length version explores the impact of opioid addiction and follows a young woman’s sacred journey to recovery.

3 Minute version
Katie Northbird, the main character featured in the video discusses opioid addiction, and the filming process.
Tribal elders share their thoughts about opioid addiction and recovery.