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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sarah Liese and Sierra Pfeifer

Cherokee Nation integrates culture into new treatment center built with opioid settlement funds

Tribes Opioids Settlements - (Sarah Liese)

Culture is vital for recovery. That's a lesson Juli Skinner, a citizen of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, learned during her time in foster care, years later working in child welfare and now, as the senior director of the Cherokee Nation's behavioral health center.

Tribal traditions have given her a healthy way to self-regulate and strengthen her connection with Spirit.

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