National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week

Updates – Alcohol and Drug Program – Pabineau First Nation, NB

Here is a list of activities continued in Pabineau in regards to “living the good life”.

As a part of the living an Alcohol & Drug free lifestyle, we had volunteers gather our women through dance. We started belly dancing fun classes on a bi-weekly basis. Every Second Tuesday evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm our community women gather and have fun dancing;

Continuous weekly AA’s & GA’s meetings; and information sessions;

February 17, 2009 – Aids Awareness information session. Presented by Healing our Nations Two groups – Adults in the morning, Youth in the evening. Again, in conjunction with Crime Prevention Program.

February 19 & 20, 2009 – Suicide Prevention Model. Suicide First Aid Training. Again in conjunction with Crime Prevention Program.

Winter Bunnies Carnival – took place on March 14, 2009. In conjunction with the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiatives, Alcohol & Drug program, and Crime Prevention Program. A Whole day of activities which include: sliding, snow sculptures, belly dancing, gloggers, snowshoeing, crazy carpers for the kids, and give-a-ways such as Emergency Response Plans, Diabetes Information, many door prizes, and a feast. Along with hot chocolate, hot tea & coffee all day.

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