A shared space to explore inclusive drug policy alternatives for Alberta

April 2, 2024 - Calgary, AB from 2:00pm to 8:00pm

Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 AVE SW, CALGARY, AB

Cost: $0 to $40.00+ including buffet dinner

Evening keynote by Guy Felicella and Dr. Esther Tailfeathers.

Lightening Talks by drug policy experts throughout the afternoon.

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Event Schedule

2:00 PM: Doors Open - Community Resource Fair Displays

2:30 PM: Land Acknowledgement by Michelle Robinson

2:40 PM: Opening Remarks by Euan Thomson and Sindi Addiorisio

2:45 PM: The Toxic Unregulated Drug Crisis in Alberta - Dr. Elaine Hyshka, University of Albeta

3:00 PM: Lightning Talks Part One

Ophelia Black – A safe supply success story!
Dr. Kate Colizza - The ban on safe supply: The Narcotic Transition Services Regulation in Alberta
Holly Mathias (University of Alberta, CSSDP) and Jenn McCrindle (Turning Point, CAPUD, MSTH) Drug Poisonings in Rural Communities.

3:40 PM: Coffee Break - Community Resource Fair Displays

4:00 PM: Video # I Building Hope - Substance Use in the Trades - Lorna Thomas (MSTH)

4:15 PM: Lightning Talks Part Two

Petra Schulz (MSTH) - The impact of global drug policy - lessons learned from the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Sarah Auger (University of Alberta, MSTH) - Incarceration is Not Compassionate Care
Walls Down Collective

4:45 PM: Drug Data Decoded by Euan Thomson (Each+Every)

5:00 PM: Break – Supper Buffet (included in registration) - Community Resource Fair Displays

6:15 PM: Video # II Brandon Shaw (4B Harm Reduction Society) - Curbside Philosophy

6:30 PM: Keynote Speakers

Esther Tailfeathers: Building a Continuum of Care in our Indigenous communities
Guy Felicella - Overcoming addiction, homelessness and mental health through a harm reduction paradigm
Panel discussion with Guy Felicella, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, Dr. Elaine Hyshka and Brandon Shaw, moderated by Loren McGinnis

8:00 PM: Social time - Door Prize Draw

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Community Conversations: Drug Policy Alternatives for Alberta is a joint event by a coalition of individuals and organizations passionate about evidence informed drug policy.