Community Outreach 2025
PGUAJS at International Overdose/Poisoning Awareness Day
Today, the Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society (PGUAJS) joined community partners at Veterans Plaza for International Overdose/Poisoning Awareness Day. This annual event brings together families, service providers, and leaders to honour the lives lost to overdose, promote harm reduction, and spark conversations on how we can build healthier, safer communities.
PGUAJS team members Jim Wood and Jason Kelly were on site providing one-on-one introductions and outreach. These sessions created space to connect directly with community members, share information about our services, and listen to the stories and needs of those most impacted by the toxic drug crisis.
In a lighter moment, our Executive Director even had the chance to shed a little of his own blood while learning how to administer Naloxone — a friendly reminder of the hands-on, real-world skills that can save lives.
This year’s events are being led by Positive Living North, Moms Stop the Harm, Broken Hearts of Fentanyl, and MLA Rosalyn Bird, who are working together to launch a provincial movement encouraging the safe disposal of unneeded prescription medications.
Awareness Gathering: August 28th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Veterans Plaza
Vigil: August 31st at the Prince George Courthouse
PGUAJS is honoured to walk alongside our community in recognition, grief, and action. Together, we remember, we learn, and we continue to strengthen the path forward in harm reduction and healing.