Blood Ties and CYFN Host Event in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day

By August 30, 2023Events

Schedule of Events:

Blood Ties – 6189 6th Avenue:

10:30am-12:00pm                   

Support Circle: To be held inside at Blood Ties Four Directions for community members to talk about their experiences with an Elder and support staff (smudging will be offered).

Naloxone training: Naloxone training and education, art memorial project, and refreshments outside at Blood Ties Four Directions

11:30am to 11:45am                

Opening Prayer
Welcoming Remarks
: Representatives from Blood Ties Four Directions, Lived Experience Advisory Group and the Council of Yukon First Nations  


Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Firepit1171 Front Street:

11:45am to 12:15pm               

Come together and walk from Blood Ties to Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

12:15pm to 2:00pm                 

Sacred fire with fire keeper and opportunities to share experiences.

 Lunch will be provided.