Toxic Drug Crisis
On April 12, 2024, the Tŝilhqot’in National Government declared a state of local emergency due to the toxic drug crisis. The order was issued for all six Tŝilhqot’in communities and it provided the Nation with the opportunity to access additional government support.
The toxic drug supply combined with the harms of historical and present-day colonialism are contributing to higher rates of death from toxic drugs amongst Indigenous peoples compared to other populations in the province. Treatment facilities lack the capacity to take on new patients.
For more information on the Declared State of Local Emergency, please visit this page. Or continue down the page to learn more about the ways that the Tŝilhqot’in Nation is addressing this crisis.
Health Yaltɨg
Tune in to Tŝilhqot’in Radio at 12pm (Noon) every day for health talks or follow this link to listen to a special episode with Judy Ventry on Addictions.
Reclaiming Our Indigenous Spirit
On May 21 & 22, members of the Tŝilhqot’in, Dãkelh Dené, Northern Secwépemc, and Nuxalk gathered to share vital conversations on the toxic drug crisis.
Reclaiming Our Indigenous Spirit: A Forum for the Toxic Drug Crisis
Important Links
- Session Recording for Day 1
- Session Recording for Day 2
- PDF Presentations for Day 1
- PDF Presentations for Day 2
Image Gallery
Images from the Reclaiming Our Indigenous Spirit event.
