A Panel Discussion
Thursday, March 20
Doors at 6:30pm, event 7-9pm
Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa
Increasingly over the past year, conservative and liberal politicians have been manufacturing a moral panic against people who use drugs. Education for Liberation Collective invites you to a community event about the causes of the deadly overdose epidemic as well as actions we can take to resolve it.
This panel aims to challenge many of the myths about the overdose crisis by asking:
- What are the root causes of drug addiction?
- What are the harmful effects of closing supervised injection sites?
- How do evidence-based approaches of harm reduction, decriminalization, and safe drug supply work? What concrete actions can we take to support our community members?
We hope to create a space for honest and nuanced conversation about addiction, drug use, and drug policy. Our event will emphasize the need to take action and support local grassroots organizations in solidarity with people who use drugs.
Featuring:
Leila Attar, organizer, Overdose Prevention Ottawa
Tanja Vasalic, harm reduction outreach worker
Alex Fizzard, front line case manager with lived experience
Masks required
- This is a masked event in order to support community health and safety and ensure that community members vulnerable to respiratory illnesses can participate fully.
- Masks will be provided free of charge.
Physical Accessibility Information
- The event room is on the second floor and is accessible by elevator.
- Wheelchair accessible building and washrooms.
- Free parking available onsite.
- Bayview O-Train station is five minutes away.
- Buses 11, 16, 75 have service close by.
Ramadan
- For those observing Ramadan, there is a secondary stairwell with some open space which may be used for prayer.
- If you would like food and water provided to break your fast, please respond to the question about this on the registration form or send us an email at educationforliberation@protonmail.com
Register here: https://OverdoseCrisisPanel.eventbrite.ca
