Great Lakes Wire

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) will host a documentary screening on November 13 at 1:30 PM ET.

The documentary, titled "Native Transformations in the Pacific Northwest: Stories of Strength in a Public Health Crisis," highlights the experiences of four individuals from Tribes in the Pacific Northwest as they confront the opioid crisis. It showcases resilience and strength within Native American communities.

This film builds upon the Native Transformations Project, an exploratory research initiative funded by NIDA and led by the Northwest Indian College in collaboration with three Coast Salish Tribes. The project aims to identify sources of strength and protection against substance use disorder in these tribal communities.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring community members from the film. The discussion will be moderated by NIDA’s Director, Dr. Nora Volkow, and THRO’s Director, Dr. Karina Walters. The focus will be on the implications of the documentary for substance use research related to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.

To register for this webinar or for more information about the event, interested parties can visit online resources provided by NIDA.