not too late to reverse the cycle

written and directed by
Robin Smith

field producers
Lia Kvatum
Andrea Leoncavallo

edited by
Bob Kanner

produced in partnership with
Office for Victims of Crime, USDOJ

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A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs describes the roots of alcohol and drug abuse in Native communities and illustrates cultural practices and programs that are working to heal individuals and communities across the nation.

It is the introductory video in a 7-part series.

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If we want our children to be healthy, we have to teach them to think healthy. We have to teach them to walk healthy. But most important of all, we have to teach them to respect healthy.

Wyatt Thomas, Isanti Dakota Native American Studies Instructor
Children are our future. It’s not too late to change this, to reverse the cycle.

Lindon Duke, Cahto Tribe Police Chief
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Wind River: Connecting Youth with Tribal Tradition

Santee Sioux Nation: Healing the Sacred Child
Leech Lake Tribal Court: Care for the People

Tundra Women’s Coalition: Restoring Connectedness Broken by Trauma
Healing for Native Families in an Urban Community

Portrait of a Family in Recovery

Please note, A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs contains content that the content may be difficult to watch. The Office for Victims of Crime strongly encourages trainers to make audiences aware of this fact and provide support and resources, as needed, when these videos are shown.