Colleen from Canada

Saskatchewan, which is also under a conservative government, is open to further violence against substance users.

Conservativism is an ideology of self-importance that rejects science and compassion. It poses an existential threat to Canadian society.

#Canada #Saskatchewan #HarmReduction

New drug penalties could further marginalize users: PHR executive director Prairie Harm Reduction is raising concerns about new drug-related penalties it says could potentially further marginalize people.

“Saskatchewan needs more low barrier voluntary treatment, accessible housing, investment in health care & mental health care, more harm reduction services, & decriminalization & supportive policies”.
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Saskatchewan ready to give police greater authority to crack down on drug traffickers, users | CBC News The province announced on Tuesday it will be making changes to legislation and regulations to crack down on drug trafficking and on people using fentanyl and methamphetamine.

“The province says it's also considering involuntary addiction treatment centres as in neighbouring Alberta…” As always, I’m curious to see the evidence underlying the proposed changes. Afaik, punitive approaches to retrieving child support are also unsuccessful. #yxe #addiction #homelessness

‘We couldn’t sleep’: Saskatoon volunteers help homeless couple with hotel stay For the hundreds of homeless people in Saskatoon, life is a challenge — to say the least. But the newly-formed Bridge City Warmth (BSW) is out there trying to help.

I had never heard of Bridge City Warmth before. Is anyone else familiar? #yxe

Saskatoon warming locations collect data on entrants to paint picture of city's homelessness | CBC News Warming locations in Saskatoon are taking notes on the people who enter their facilities in hopes of learning more about the homelessness population in the city.

#yxe

Saskatoon organizations keeping city’s most vulnerable warm in cold weather A variety of warm winter items are being collected in the city until Feb. 14.

Winter clothing drives are on. You probably have items at home that could help someone make it through these last weeks of winter! ♥️ #yxe @simfc.bsky.social

Really got her this time.

Came here to say this 🤭

Lol. It might help folks make the connection between this harm reduction and what’s already in place for alcohol 🙄

Oh man, Ginger. Calls with Lily have come to be one of my favourite features. That’s how they getcha, I guess 🤭

Does anyone else live to make Duolingo Lily smile on video calls? It’s silly and delightful.

Regina's newly approved safe consumption already making a difference: staff | CBC News Regina's Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre has a paramedic on site in case of an overdose.

#yqr #harmreduction

As part of the City of Saskatoon's Cold Weather Strategy, SIMFC will serve as an evening warm-up location.

We will be open for both men and women from 6pm to 11pm daily until March 31st.

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There’s definitely a public health angle. E.g. You can’t contract infections from clean equipment. Avoiding these infections can be life-changing for addicts. For the public, it’s cheaper to provide clean equipment than to manage life-long illness.

Found her on Twitter. Following. Thanks!

Sorry to hear this, friend 😢

Regina's first supervised consumption site approved by Health Canada | CBC News The Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, located on 11th Avenue, announced the approval in a post on social media earlier this week.

Addicts can’t find recovery if they die of an overdose or poisoned supply first. Harm reduction works. Everyone deserves a chance. #yqr

A much younger Colleen sits with her little white cat on her lap. They regard one another with obvious affection.

Once again dreamed of my little cat who passed over 10 years ago. Those little dream moments with her are so cozy and magical.

Prairie Harm Reduction executive director remains hopeful for new year amid continued overdose crisis | CBC News As Saskatchewan grapples with an overdose crisis, Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon faces rising demand for services and funding cuts, while its educational efforts around naloxone are making a noti...

#yxe

SIMFC is running one of the #yxe warmup locations. If you have any items that would help folks stay warm, cozy, and safe over Christmas or beyond, take them down (168 Wall Street). You can make a difference for someone without stable shelter this holiday ♥️

Saskatoon homeless count and warming centres in the city providing shelter | Watch News Videos Online Watch Saskatoon homeless count and warming centres in the city providing shelter Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

It looks as though four hundred of our neighbors could be spending Christmas at a warming shelter. Even though it will be "nice" this week, that's really only for those of us with stable shelter. Are there small ways you could help this holiday? Someone out there really needs it. #yxe

A cat sees a Christmas tree for the first time. Her eyes are wide and you can see the lights reflected back in them.

Me at Justice tonight in Paris.

To be fair, though, Neil Peart would also kick ass.

Holy hell! See you tomorrow!

Sask. government says it has no plans to relocate Fairhaven shelter The provincial government says there are no plans to relocate the Saskatoon Tribal Council's Emergency Wellness Centre, despite calls from a city councillor to move the facility.

Has anyone ever proposed a concrete plan for _where_ they want this shelter relocated? Or is it just “anywhere but here, up to and including industrial”? #yxe