NDP MP Romeo Saganash was escorted off a plane in October for being drunk.
When the incident made headlines, Saganash took a medical leave from his parliamentary duties and sought help.
After going through a 21-day treatment program where he was "completely closed off from the rest of the world", Saganash is opening up about his mission to recognize himself - and the pain of his past.
Saganash says he is "thrilled" to be back - especially as aboriginal issues have been thrust into the spotlight through nationwide Idle No More demonstrations.
Upon his return this week, he was appointed deputy critic for intergovernmental aboriginal affairs.
