The Good Medicine Bundle - Holistic Substance Misuse Prevention Tools
Operation Prevention launches NEW module: The Good Medicine Bundle - Holistic Substance Misuse Prevention Tools Created in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Indian Education Association, and Discovery Education, Operation Prevention is an award-winning educational program dedicated to preventing substance misuse in every school, workplace, and community nationwide.
Use the wisdom of Native practices of wellness combined with the insights of modern science to help Native and non-Native students avoid the dangers of substance misuse. These no-cost, hands-on, standards-aligned resources empower students to embrace positive and holistic health practices and understand modern and historical Native approaches to wellness.
Hands-On Activities
Help inspire students to honor their cultural heritage of health and wellbeing through mindful action. These flexible activities combine the power of traditional knowledge systems with unique science-based insights into students’ minds and bodies.
- “Traditional Ways Teach Us that Gratitude is Healthy”
- “The Lakota Values of Wa on’sila and Wowokiye: The Healing Power of Finding Balance in Traditional Ways”
- “Food Sovereignty: Relying on Nutrition instead of Chemicals to Make our Bodies Stronger”
- “Our Bodies are Sacred: Honoring our Ancestors by Staying Active. Cultural/Sacred Value of Movement”
Digital Lesson Bundles
Bring fundamental Native American cultural values to life with interactive classroom resources that harness the wisdom of the past to help students solve the challenges of today’s world. Each lesson immerses students in authentic Native customs, knowledge, and history with the help of a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and accompanying Educator Guide.
- “Traditional Native Fire Stories Can Teach Us about Emotions”
- “The Medicine Wheel”
Master Class Videos
Professional Learning Series
Deepen educator understanding of culture-based prevention resources with a Master Class video series, featuring experienced Native educators sharing tips and strategies on engaging all students using these multi-faceted resources.
Learn more and download the Good Medicine Bundles at www.OperationPrevention.com
