Voices of Native Harm Reduction
The following stories of healing, cultural connection, community, and belonging uplift our relatives’ experiences within California. These testimonies show the impacts of cultural connection and Native harm reduction principles, where our community members who use drugs or who are navigating addiction are empowered through the transformative action of love.
We are so grateful and so proud of our storytellers for the bravery and strength of spirit shown in their words. We are forever thankful for the medicine you bring!
Storyteller 1: Healing the Land, Healing the People
Storyteller 2: Giving People Another Chance
Storyteller 3: I Feel My Ancestors With Me Everywhere
Storyteller 4: Wisdom, Strength That Runs in My Veins
Storyteller 5: More Than Just A Second Chance
Storyteller 6: If You Give People Tools, You Save Lives
Storyteller 7: We’re Worth
The Fight
Storyteller 8: I Was Met
With Compassion
Storyteller 9: The Space To Learn About Myself
Storyteller 10: It’s Up to Us to Preserve, Protect, and Share
Storyteller 11: Bring It To The Fire
Storyteller 12: Show Up When Others Don’t
Storyteller 13: To Have A Chance At a Future
Storyteller 14: Being Part of Community added to me
