this session will bring together lived experience stories and practical tools to equip our community in preventing overdose and reducing stigma.

together we’ll explore the realities of substance use, from prescription medications to party drugs to addiction, and why overdose prevention is a community responsibility.

you’ll hear stories and we’ll also share how to access and use naloxone kits, break down common myths, and learn why harm reduction saves lives. every participant will leave with knowledge, resources, and the understanding that overdose prevention is a collective responsibility…just like first aid.

who should attend?
Teachers, parents, youth, employers, and community members…anyone who cares about making the Bow Valley a safer place for everyone.

what to expect

• arrival + donuts (11:00–11:30am): grab a donut, settle in, and connect with others in the room.
• storytelling + lived experience: hear directly from community members: parents who’ve lost loved ones, Indigenous voices, and those who’ve responded to or survived overdoses.
• myth-busting + stigma reduction: break down common myths about substance use, harm reduction, and who is affected by overdose.
• skills + resources: learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, practice using a naloxone kit, know where to access naloxone kits in the Bow Valley, and why collective responsibility matters.
• closing reflections: space to share takeaways, ask questions, and commit to one action you can bring back to your community.

Contact Us
For questions or accommodations, email Mak at hello@frankiedsdonuts.com (at least 48 hours before the event).

Event Feedback
We value your feedback! You can share it through a feedback form at the event, or email Mak afterward at hello@frankiedsdonuts.com.

Thank you to our collaborating partners, Valley Harm Reduction and Gourlays Pharmacy

Thank you for providing funding; Banff Canmore Foundation & the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.