On March 3, 2026, Conservative Member of Parliament Corey Tochor met with Trevor Thomas from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba to talk about using traditional medicines to help with addiction and trauma. The meeting focused on how culturally-based healing methods could offer new ways to support community members struggling with mental health challenges.
The discussion specifically looked at the potential of using psilocybin as a therapeutic tool for those in Indigenous communities. This conversation is part of a larger effort to see how traditional knowledge can work together with modern health approaches to address the ongoing addiction crisis.
Clinical research has increasingly suggested that psilocybin and other similar compounds show promise in treating addictions, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These findings are helping to guide discussions on whether new health policies can be created to support these types of treatments.
The meeting highlights an interest in moving toward healing models that are led by the community and grounded in local traditions. By exploring these options, leaders hope to find more effective ways to manage trauma and provide long-term recovery support for residents in Norway House.
