News from Canadian Harm Reduction Network
March 28: Home is Toronto? Making Toronto's Neighborhoods a Home for All
When: March 28, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Wilcocks Street, Toronto
The event will explore neighbourhood gentrification, access to affordable housing, how cities change, who gets excluded when communities become less affordable, and more.
November 24: Free Forum on Front-Line Drugs Issues
When: Friday, November 24, 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Where: Toronto City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Queen Street West (at Bay Street)
Information: noharm@canadianharmeduction.
These presentations will be of interest to people who use drugs, their families, people who provide services, and members of the general public.
July 24: Overdose Awareness & Prevention Workshop
When: Monday, July 24, 2017, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: You will be informed of the exact location when you register.
To register: walter@canadianharmreduction.com
This workshop is being presented by the Canadian Harm Reduction Network (CHRN) for front-line & peer workers at a downtown Toronto / central location.
April 3 & 4: Gaining Ground: Women & Harm Reduction Workshop
When: Monday and Tuesday, April 3 & 4, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Regent Park Community Centre, Banquet Room, 402 Shuter Street, Toronto
Information: Toronto Health Connection @ 416-338-7600
This is a free, two-day workshop on topics such as why women use substances, harm reduction in a VAW shelter setting, and connecting substance use & trauma.
January 31: Free forum on the future of drug policy in Canada
When: Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Avenue, 1 1/2 blocks north of College St., entrance at rear of building
A panel of experts will talk about the legalization of marijuana, how to address the opioid crisis, the good sense behind decriminalizing all drugs, and more.
December 13 & 14: Harm Reduction 101 Workshop
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, December 13 & 14, 2016, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Regent Park Community Centre, 402 Shuter St., Toronto
Contact: 416-338-7600 option 1, or email publichealth@toronto.ca
This is a free two-day workshop presented by Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance and Toronto Public Health.
December 7 & 8: Gaining Ground: Women and Harm Reduction
When: Monday, December 7, and Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: 519 Community Centre Ballroom, 519 Church Street, Toronto
Information: Toronto Health Connection, 416-338-7600
Registration: publichealth@toronto.ca
This is a free, two-day workshop, designed and led by community partners with the support of Toronto Public Health.
November 27: Housing = Harm Reduction
When: Friday, November 27, 2015, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 10 Trinity Square, Church of the Holy Trinity (Eaton Centre)
Information: harmreductionTO@gmail.com
This is a public symposium that will be of interest to people who use drugs and to those who work with marginalized populations where substance use and housing are concerns.
September 30: First annual 'FED UP' rally for drug policy reform
What: First annual 'FED UP' rally for drug policy reform
When: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 EDT, at noon
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
On Tuesday, September 30th, representatives from communities across Canada will gather on Parliament Hill at noon to emphasize that Drug Policy Reform is an issue that affects all Canadians.
June 18: Apathy and Overdose, a free public forum on accidental drug overdose
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 7 p.m.
Where: College Street United Church, northwest corner of College & Bathurst Streets, Toronto
The Forum, presented by the Canadian Harm Reduction Network, will be an opportunity to learn about accidental drug overdoses and ways to prevent them.
January 23: Making prison needle and syringe programs work in Canada
When: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Ryerson University, Jorgenson Hall, corner Gerrard St. E. and Victoria St., 2nd floor, accessible
Join the Canadian Harm Reduction Network for a free panel discussiion in support of prisoners' rights and justice.
October 18: On Point: The Need for Prison Needle and Syringe Programs
Date Friday, October 18, 2013
Time 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Place Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Auditorium, 6th floor, 155 College Street, Toronto (one block west of University Avenue)
RSVP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1425386021015621/
This is a free forum that includes discussion of programs in over 60 prisons in 11 countries as well as the lawsuit against the federal government over its refusal to implement needle and syringe programs.
March 20: The Drug War: Will there be a ceasefire during our lifetime?
Date Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Time 9 a.m. - noon
Place Koffler House, Multi-Faith Centre, University of Toronto, 569 Spadina Ave. (not The Koffler Centre), 2 blocks north of College on the east side of Spadina– enter from Bancroft Avenue
The Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force & Canadian Harm Reduction Network invite you to join them for a Speakers Series presentation. Everyone is welcome, no registration required.
August 10: 37th International Prisoners Justice Day
Date Friday, August 10, 2012
Time 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Place Church of the Holy Trinity (behind the Eaton Centre), Toronto
Email TOharmreduction@gmail.com
Hosted by Michelle Latimer, this year's event focuses on women in prison. This is a free event and is an opportunity for networking, support, and information sharing. Everyone is welcome.
July 23: The International War on Drugs: Implications for Canadian Domestic Drug Policies
Date Monday, July 23, 2012
Time 1:30 p.m.
Place 410 Sherbourne Street, 3rd floor (half a block below Wellesley Street), Toronto
The Canadian Harm Reduction Network presents a talk on international and Canadian domestic drug policies, part of the July Speakers Series.
