Activities 2020

We will be marching from our centre at 150 Bentinck Street in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Wentworth Park. We will have indigenous drummers leading our march. During our event we will have many first voice speakers, drumming and singing, and reading of names of people who have passed due to the overdose crisis. We will follow the reading of names with a moment of silence and smudging.

Due to Covid19 restrictions we will be unable to host our public event as we have in the past, however, we must continue to acknowledge and recognize IOAD and we have the following activities planned:

*In the month leading up to August 31st – we will have a digital billboard campaign to raise awareness of IOAD at 82 Avenue & 99 Street and 109 Street & Jasper Avenue (Edmonton, AB)

*Moms Stop The Harm – “Tie A Purple Ribbon” Campaign promotion via social media

*August 31, 2020 at 7:30pm: An informal gathering for IOAD at Constable Ezio Faraone Park (11004 97 Avenue NW) with candlelight vigil at 8.45pm as the High Level Bridge will be lit up in purple in honour of IOAD. (Candles will not be provided this year). Physically distancing measures are in place in the park.

This year due to Covid-19 we are building a Memorial Garden to all lost.
We have 100 hearts and we are collecting names to add, then place on the fence.
Building a rock monument with a water fountain and planted flowers so they grow year round and few other items.  Will do 2 Candle Light ups at 6 PM and 8 PM to give everyone a chance to visit. Can be seen from Milton Street.

Weathered is a digital photography exhibition & fundraising campaign raising awareness for overdose death.

Weathered is asking families to produce memorialized photographs of shoes and mementos belonging to loved ones who have lost their lives to an overdose. Weathered sets out to raise awareness for overdose death and funds for Street Health’s Overdose Prevention Site.

All photograph submissions will be accepted (June 1st – July 6th, 2020). We encourage everyone, regardless of skill level, to submit a memorialized photograph with a written description about their loved one.

All photographs, stories, videos, and content will be shared on Overdose Awareness Day (August 31st, 2020).

Additional details about the campaign can be found here: https://www.twentytwentyarts.com/weathered

Due to Covid 19 restrictions we will be unable to host our public event. However, our committee is committed to recognizing this important day and we have the following activities planned:
*August 31st – Facebook Live Candlelight Vigil “Words and Music of Remembrance”
*In the month leading up to August 31st – social media/on line petition calling for “Decriminalization”
*signage leading into the city acknowledging IOAD
*Display table set up at our main hospital with educational/resource information
*Moms Stop The Harm – “Tie A Purple Ribbon” Campaign promotion via social media

Dylan’s Hope Foundation will be hosting the 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness, Prevention & Remembrance event on Friday, August 28th, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day.

It will be an evening of public awareness and education to help reduce the stigma of those who struggle with this health challenge.

It will also be an opportunity to gather for a continued call for action to address this crisis and a meaningful Vigil to honor and remember loved ones that we have lost.

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Education, Awareness & Support
Free Naloxone Training & Kit Distribution
Flags of Hope
Candlelight Memorial Vigil
Light Tribute

FREE EVENT, Everyone Welcome

“We Fight for Those We Love and Lost”