Saginaw Chippewa Ogitchedaw Warriors bring eagle staffs and colors on stage for fourth annual Statewide Tribal Opioid Summit.

Dr. Alex Elswick shares his voice of Hope regarding long term recovery at the November 1 Statewide Tribal Opioid Summit.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Megan Cavanaugh shares her presentation on “Solving Problems and Saving Lives: How Michigan Courts Are Addressing Addiction and Substance Use Disorder.”

United Three Fires Against Violence Executive Director Rachel Carr-Shunk delivers opening keynote address on “Violence and Historical Trauma.”

Dr. Rebecca Nowak informs summit participants on expungement clinic set for Friday, November 1 at SECR Entertainment Hall.

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Tribal Court Chief Judge Eric Mehnert from the Penobscot Nation of Maine speaks on efforts to address positive change through Healing to Wellness Courts.

Tricia Tingle

Tricia Tingle, Associate Director of Tribal Support Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs shares her support regarding Healing to Wellness Courts across Indian Country.

April Osburn

April Osburn, Executive Director Mid Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and CMU College of Medicine, gives an introduction of Regional Community Outreach Services Panelists.

Dr. Michael McConnon

Dr. Michael McConnon, Medical Director, Isabella Citizens for Health informs on barriers to access on treatment of opioid addiction.

Sam Price

Sam Price, President and CEO of 1016 Recovery Network, speaks on the dynamics of poly substance use in admissions and access to treatment at the Statewide Tribal Opioid Summit.

Tribal Court Adult Healing to Wellness Coordinator Tracey Klich

Tribal Court Adult Healing to Wellness Coordinator Tracey Klich

SCIT Sub-Chief Jennifer Wassegijig

SCIT Sub-Chief Jennifer Wassegijig shares her personal family experience with addiction at the SECR entertainment hall on November 2.

Jamaine Atkins

Jamaine Atkins is a certified peer recovery coach and mentor along with being a board member of the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP). Atkins shared a presentation on ethics and qualifications of peer recovery coaching and his desire to help people.

Onion Creek Drum offers a men’s traditional song as Bad River Elder Ray Cadotte performs during closing ceremonies at the fourth annual Statewide Tribal Opioid Summit.