Fred Sasakamoose, a Cree from Saskatchewan, signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1953 and became the first status Indian to play in the NHL. After just one season, he chose to leave. He played for WCHL’s Kamloops Chiefs until he returned home and became Chief of his own people for six years. He discusses his battle with alcohol as a young man, and the work he now does to heal substance abuse in his community.