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Nov 20 – 23 | National Addictions Awareness Week
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
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
