Illustrator: Sarah Agaton Howes, www.heartberry.com
Our practice is rooted in the seven teachings of the Ojibwe: respect, humility, courage, honesty, wisdom, truth, and love.
Since 2015, Gwayakobimaadiziwin Bad River Needle Exchange has offered harm reduction services and supplies for people who use drugs in our community.
We endeavor to confront the discrimination endured by people who use drugs and advocate for more humane law and policy.
We are based out of the Bad River Reservation and are available to meet with people who use drugs in Ashland, Bayfield, Price and Iron Counties in northern Wisconsin.
Miinan (blueberries) and gi-bai’ imin-aatig (sweet fern) are traditional medicines harvested during high summer.
Expanding the Circle of Care
We are happy to share Expanding the Circle of Care: A practical guide to syringe services for tribal and rural communities, which is our version of a “tookit” that tells the story of how we started Bad River Harm Reduction.
What follows is our harm reduction story.
Aurora Conley and Philomena Kebec preparing for the Bad River Community Health Fair