Join us on International Overdose Awareness Day as we come together in remembrance, healing, connection, and hope. This community gathering offers a welcoming space to honour loved ones who have died, support those who continue to grieve, and stand in solidarity with individuals, families, and communities impacted by the toxic drug crisis.

Throughout the afternoon, participants are invited to take part in a grief circle, connect with an Indigenous Elder for guidance and support, learn life-saving naloxone training, and participate in a Devil’s Club bracelet workshop that celebrates culture, healing, and resilience. The event will also feature food, music, and personal stories from survivors and families, creating opportunities for reflection, community connection, and shared understanding.

1pm - Welcome by Indigenous Elder Andy Dixon and Sito.

1:30pm - Grief Circle, Devil's Club bracelet making, Indigenous support with Elder Glenn, and naloxone training.

3pm - Blanketing Ceremony, Food and Music

Whether you have been personally affected by substance use, have lost someone you love, work in the community, or simply wish to learn more and show your support, all are welcome. Together, we can reduce stigma, foster compassion, and remind one another that no one has to carry grief alone.

Bring a friend, family member, or neighbour. Light a candle of remembrance, share a story, learn a new skill, and help build a more caring and connected Sunshine Coast.

Always remembered. 

Hosted on the stolen ancestral territory of the shishalh Nation in the village of ch'atlich known colonially as Sechelt.