Join us for a week of impactful events organized by Tk̓emlúps in recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week. These free events are open to everyone, fostering unity and understanding among Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. Let’s come together to raise awareness and support for those affected by addiction. For more information contact:

Geoff Morris: (250) 320-2614
Jay Bearhead: (250) 571-3512

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Monday, November 20
Sk’elep School | 5pm – 8pm

• Opening Prayer
• Dinner
• Naloxone Training
• Language and Cultural Department, singing and drumming ceremony

Tuesday, November 21
Community Services

1pm – 3pm: Wellbriety and Sacred Hoop

5pm – 8pm: Dinner Event

• Opening Prayer
• Dinner
• Naloxone Training
• Jay Bearhead guest speaker
• Rocker Bradey guest speaker
• Closing prayer
• Smudging and brushing off

Wednesday, November 22

Daytime: Men’s sweat at Skadam / Women’s sweat at Cold Creek

• Men’s sweat with Jay Bearhead at Skadam Flats
• Women’s sweat with Colleen Seymour at Cold Creek

5pm – 8pm: Dinner Event at Community Services

• Opening Prayer
• Dinner
• Treatment Centre Presentations
• Closing Prayer

Thursday, November 23
Sk’elep School | 5pm – 8pm

• Opening Prayer
• Dinner
• Naloxone Training
• Dave Dixon RCMP Presentation
• Muriel Saskamoose and Leona Thomas Guest Speakers
• Closing Prayers
• Smudging and brushing off