Kii Maa Pii Pii Pii Tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing In the initial recruitment of a new camp called the Center, five people I attended my first camp. A step in therecoveryjourney earlier this week.
Located in the Blood Tribes just outside Lethbridge, this camp was founded byAlvin Mills to free people in and around Lethbridge from drugs.and/or alcohol.
Camps welcome adult patients, partners and families.
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Mills said he and all eight of his staff members have personal experience with recovery.
"As Niitsitapi, we are going to start healing our Niitsitapi," he explained.
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"For some of them, when they are first free from drugs, this is the most important part of their recovery.
Participants Stay in Tents and access trailers for showers and washrooms.
Meals are provided on-site and patients participate in activities such as fishing.
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Triewolf, one of the participants her leg, joined the camp with his partner. She hopes to break out of the vicious cycle of addiction.
"I also need to quit stimulants and alcohol. So he's just my support," she explained. After that, when I saw my father and brother depressed, I decided to quit.I don't want to be like everyone else.I have to."
Blackfoot elements such as teepees and sweat lodges are critical to the program's success.
"The camps we run are scheduled to run every six days. Sunday will be the closing day at the Sweat Lodge," explained Mills.
"It is very important that we observe these rituals and teach those within the Sweat Lodge to take care of themselves," said Elder Stamicina.
"When we first close the door (to the sweat lodge), we cleanse ourselves (and) then all impurities are removed from you, you let them go, Hand it over to Grandfather Rock."
Mills , Camp partnered with pharmacies to develop methadone and suboxones, substances to help treat opioid withdrawal.
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"She has one trained staff, needs medication (if any), She's qualified for that," he said. "Some require hospital treatment to be discharged."
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he added that staff are leading by example by conducting regular drug screenings.
"Keeps everyone going."
Camp is his three-month pilot to help the City of Lethbridge win up to $120,000 in state grants. doing.
There are plans to open a stabilization camp nearby and transfer clients once their stay is complete.
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