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RECAP: Community Conversation: Love In The Time of Fentanyl

When: Feb 16, 2023 at 5:00pm – 9:00pm MST
Where: Metro Cinema, 8712 109st, Edmonton, AB T6G 1E9

This event has already taken place.

Resources & Recordings

  1. Love In The Time of Fentanyl — watch online for free via PBS Independent Lens Documentary series:
    https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/love-in-the-time-of-fentanyl/

  2. Building Hope: Substance Use In The Trades
    Building Hope: Substance Use in the Trades

  3. The 3Bs: Bikes, Buses, and Buildings
    Salvador 3Bs 2023

  4. RSVP for Transit Camp 2023
    James Wilt - Author and Advocate - Transit Camp 2023

  5. Euan Thomson - Thinking critically about the Alberta Model
    Love in the Time of Fentanyl - Eaun Thomson

  6. Evan Watson - Building Power in Community Services
    Love in the Time of Fentanyl - Evan Watson: Medical Student and Harm Reduction Advocate

Event Overview

In partnership with Metro Cinema and Lost Time media, I'm excited to announce our follow-up screening and public education event, "Love in the Time of Fentanyl" (Thursday, February 16th).

This event will include:

  • Naloxone training
  • Harm-reduction reception
  • Film screening
  • Presentations from medical and public health experts

This is a timely public education opportunity on the importance of public health and evidence-based public policy. Respondents will be sharing insights, trends, and a public policy analysis to connect the themes of the film to Edmonton. You are encouraged to submit questions in advance following your RSVP.

Respondents to the film include:

  • Dr. Ginetta Salvalaggio: Professor, Department of Family Medicine and public health advocate and associate director Inner City Health and Wellness Program: https://www.ichwp.ca/about-us
  • Shanell Twan: Core Team Supervisor at StreetWorks: https://www.boylestreet.org/post/shanelltwan
  • Euan Thomson: Each and Every, business leader and community health advocate
  • Evan Watson: Medical Student and Harm Reduction Advocate
  • Chris Gallaway: Executive Director Friends of Medicare

Schedule

  • 5:00 PM Reception with volunteer organizations. Bring a curious mind and learn from front line service organizations, housing advocates, and meet other caring community members. Optional naloxone training (Theatre stage) presented by 4B Harm Reduction.
  • 6:30 PM Welcome and film screening
  • 8:00 PM Respondents to the film

Admission & Donations

Admission by donation. Proceeds will be going to support front-line harm reduction efforts by 4B Harm Reduction volunteers on the streets of Edmonton. Suggested donation is $20.

Promotional Partners

Metro Cinema, Public Interest Alberta, Moms Stop The Harm, Climate Justice Edmonton, Each & Every and many more. If you would like to partner with us on this event, reach out: [email protected]

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