NS Grief Alliance Webinar Registration Aug 31 International Overdose Awareness Day

Grief Alliance Webinar - Registration:

Topic: Harm Reduction Mini Series - International Overdose Awareness Day: Remaining Human while working in Systems where Grief is a Constant Companion

Dates:
August 31, 2026 & bonus sessions sent to registrants throughout September

Times:
LIVE: 6 PM Atlantic Standard time (AST)/2PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Pre-Recorded Sessions: Will be sent to your email throughout September

Presenters:

Part 1: Dr. Marcus Greatheart, Rune Black

Part 2: Davy Rose, Rune Black

Part 3: Kimm Kent, Rune Black

Part 4: Ashley Legere, Rune Black

Description:
In this Mini series, we will be discussing the intersections of Substance Use, Frontline work and Harm Reduction, and how Grief can show up along each path. This is a 3 part series, one live event on August 31 (International Overdose Awareness Day) and two additional follow up conversations which will be sent to registrants emails mid-September

Part 1(Live):
Dr. Marcus Greatheart will start with a live presentation on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 with a live discussion on "Remaining Human while Working in Systems where Grief is a Constant Companion". This presentation is meant to be engaging discourse, and will have opportunity to connect with the facilitators directly. Registration will include questions from registrants for the facilitators.

Part 2 (Pre-Recorded):
Davy Rose - Harm Reduction Specialist with Nova Scotia Health, discussing the local histories, current events and overall stigmatization of Substance Use and where Grief can show up within frontline work.

Part 3 (Pre-Recorded):
Kimm Kent - Project Director and Co-founder of Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSEE) will discuss Harm Reduction and Grief from a Frontline, Peer Support and Community grass roots lens that offers lived experience examples and human connection to support those who are using substances. Kimm is passionate about her family, social justice and holds deep care for all life, in the spirit and teachings of M'st Nokama (to all our relations)

Part 4: (Pre Recorded):
Ashley Legere Ashley Legere is the Executive Director of CHHSA and a leader in rural harm reduction and Supportive housing access in Nova Scotia. Ashley will finish our mini series offerings with discussing Love us Loud, advocacy, leadership and moving forward with Grief, Harm Reduction and housing.

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