Toronto, ON
We can’t think of a better way to process a very heavy day. Grab your homies and get down to The Arcade DIY at 7 pm to blow off some steam and get loud at a punk show. All proceeds go to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction.
St. John's, NL
Watch the film Love in the Time of Fentanyl at the Lantern and connect with community members about the drug poisoning crisis.
Cranbrook, BC
Hosted by EKNPUD (East Kootenay Network of People who Use Drugs) and ANKORS
We are hosting a community BBQ & Remembrance Gathering at Baker Park in Cranbrook, BC on August 31 at 6 pm.
Selkirk, MB
Hosted by the Do It Better Do It Safer Network & Peer Advisory Council of Selkirk.
This event will include a film screening of Peer Voices and Jessica’s Story, followed by a community conversation. Will also have medicine teachings and sacred fire, reflection on International Overdose Awareness Day, Naloxone training, STBBI testing & information and refreshments.
Montreal, QC
Viens nous voir aux Jardins Gamelin de 16 à 18h jeudi 31 août pour la Journée Internationale de Sensibilisation aux Surdoses. On se dirige ensuite vers l'Amère à boire. Il y aura des kiosques, de la musique, de la bouffe et des prises de paroles. Consulte l'événement facebook ou notre site Internet pour plus d'information.
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Come see us at Gamelin Gardens from 4 - 6 pm Thursday, August 31 for International Overdose Awareness Day. Then we head to the Amere to drink. There will be booths, music, food and speaking. Check out the Facebook event for more information
Vancouver, BC
A celebration of resilience honouring the struggle of the drug user liberation movement.
Quesnel, BC
Event to support in Quesnel, BC from our long standing CAPUD Board member and organizer with CSUN - Coalition of Substance Users of the North.
CSUN is proud and honoured to be working alongside many invested and interested community partners, organizations and surrounding First Nations Bands.
Toronto, ON
Join us for community and education on the drug toxicity crisis and the importance of safe consumption services. Food, memorial banner, grief support and raffle prizes.
Halifax, NS
Gather at Direction 180 in Halifax and then a walk to Parade Square. Pizza and comradery at Mainline afterwards.
Guelph, ON
On August 31 at 11:30 am, we will gather at City Hall in Guelph to advocate that our municipal government support drug policy change to prevent further deaths.
At 11:50 am, we will walk to Royal Bank Plaza in downtown Guelph
From 12 - 1 pm, we will gather in the plaza to honor and remember those we have lost unnecessarily to the drug poisoning epidemic. There will be pizza, speakers, a die-in demonstration, and moment of silence.
-From the Peer Advisory Committee of the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy
Moncton, NB
Ensemble and John Howard Society are hosting a free community BBQ with live music, a memorial table, education, and Metis jingle dancers.
Calgary, AB
A ton of Calgary organizations will be onsite at Central Memorial Park from 11 am - 3 pm. Speakers, food trucks, information tables, harm reduction support, entertainment and hair cuts.
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users and the Community Action Team will gather to share food at 11 am. Opening remarks from Elder Lolly Good, followed by speakers and a grief/loss art therapy vigil at 1 pm.
Saskatoon, SK
Doors open at 10 am for Saskatoon's event featuring a full day of speakers, a live stream podcast with Hard Know Talks, food, silent auction and 50/50 draw with half proceeds going to Prairie Harm Reduction.
At 5:30, the Roxy Theater is hosting a screening of Love in the Time of Fentanyl, followed by a panel discussion and candlelight vigil.