Social Consequences
True or false: Alcohol created disruption within the indigenous communities
True
True or false: Alcohol was traditionally used by Indigenous people before the Europeans arrived.
False. Alcohol was first introduced by the Europeans.
How did indigenous people come into contact with alcohol?
Trading via the Europeans
What does NNADAP stand for?
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program.
What commitment involves recognizing and addressing the historical harms caused by colonial policies?
Reconciliation
True or false: The indigenous are not attempting to reclaim their culture and practices.
False
Which law prohibited Indigenous alcohol consumption while European settlers were free to drink?
The Indian Act (1876).
What led to indigenous dependence on colonizers?
Alcohol
Across what geographical area can the NNADAP be accessed?
Anywhere in Canada.
Which traditional Indigenous practice involves a physical and spiritual cleansing ceremony often used in healing from addiction?
A Sweat Lodge
How did Europeans benefit from the introduction of alcohol?
They were able to exploit the indigenous
Give an example of a spiritual substance traditionally used by Indigenous people before the introduction of alcohol.
Tobacco, sage or cedar.
What was the effect that residential schools played with the alcohol and the indigenous?
After being released from these schools, many indigenous looked to alcohol for a method to cope with the trauma.
What purpose does the NNADAP serve?
The NNADAP supports addictions treatment centres in First Nations communities, blending Western treatment with traditional Indigenous practices.
What is one way non-Indigenous individuals and organizations can contribute to reconciliation efforts in response to the lasting impacts of colonialism?
Why were some kids forcefully removed from their homes or abused by their parents?
Some kids were removed from their homes as they were abused and mistreated by their parents. These actions of the parents were often a result of alcoholism.
Europeans used alcohol to coerce Indigenous people into signing which type of document?
Treaty.
What would happen to the kids of the families who became consumed by alcohol?
The kids would be removed from household or become a victim of abuse. Both outcomes commonly resulted in the children reaching for the bottle themselves.
Give an example of a practice incorporated by the NNADAP.
Sweat lodges, counselling, talking services, healing from elders.
Which initiative focuses on Indigenous-led efforts to reclaim cultural identity and strengthen communities impacted by colonial alcohol policies?
Community led healing programs
What are some cases which alcoholism has contributed to indigenous communities?
Poverty, abuse, and in many cases, the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women.
European traders used alcohol to create dependancy during the trade of which good?
Fur.
How did the indigenous lose a connection with their culture in this matter?
The elders of these communities were consumed by the addiction of alcohol and were unable to fulfill their roles in the community such as passing down their culture.
Give an example of a goal the NNADAP seeks to accomplish?
Reclaiming strength/identity/resilience, connection to cultural values, sobriety, addressing the impact of colonial harm.
What is one primary goal of Indigenous reconciliation programs that goes beyond sobriety and focuses on restoring cultural identity and resilience?
reclaiming strength, identity, and resilience in the face of colonial harm