International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is an awareness event mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2021: The campaign was established in 2001 to remember individuals lost to overdose without stigma and to support grieving families. Fort William First Nation marked the occasion in 2021 with a public walk featuring purple balloons and hand-made signs. The event is recognized as the largest annual global initiative dedicated to overdose prevention and awareness.[2]
- September 2025: A gathering for this event was held on August 27, 2025, at Shelter House Thunder Bay with the theme One Big Family, Driven by Hope. The event was organized by the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Speakers at the event included Michele Solomon and Ron Kanutski, who discussed the impact of toxic drugs on the community.[3]
- August 2026: The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre held a sewing workshop in August 2026 to support community members during the month of this awareness event.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre workshop supports recovery and cultural connection", Anishinabek News, 27 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Community working together’ is the message for International Overdose Awareness Day", Anishinabek News, 8 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).