Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan will partner with Aboriginal leaders to explore the power of culture to heal addictions.
A team has been awarded $1.2 million to examine the practice of traditional First Nations culture as a healing force within substance abuse programs.
It will also develop tools to better understand and measure the impact of these cultural practices.
The Assembly of First Nations and the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation will be involved in the project.
Seven people are working throughout the summer to distribute the resource materials and support Aboriginal people in the healing process.