In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin, Sam and Matt sit down with Anne Marie Thibault, Clinical Director at Gwekwaadziwin Miikan, and Stephanie Corbiere, Team Lead for Withdrawal Management and Harm Reduction, to explore the growth of one of Manitoulin Island's most important new health services.

Together, they share their personal journeys into the helping profession, the evolution of Gwekwaadziwin Miikan over the past eight years, and how a small weekend withdrawal management pilot has grown into a 24/7, year-round program providing culturally grounded support for individuals on their recovery journey.

The conversation explores what withdrawal management and harm reduction really mean, addresses common misconceptions about addiction and recovery, and highlights how compassion, dignity, ...