The webinar provides facts and information about the present landscape of cannabis, alcohol, vaping and youth, and how it is affecting families, as well as practical tools to engage in meaningful conversations with families about youth substance use prevention.
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Featuring Speakers from:
Chantal Vallerand
National Director
Drug Free Kids Canada
Steve Keller, B. Ed. (He/Him/His)
Bilingual Curriculum Developer
YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program
Emma Schmitz,
Alberta Education and Awareness Coordinator
YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program
Kaidan Hardy, BHSc, MEd
Health Promoter, Health and Well-Being
Porcupine Health Unit
Erika Aelterman
Public Health Promoter,
Timiskaming Health Unit
Outline:
- Introduction
- Cannabis facts – the 2022 Landscape
- Strategies to optimize conversations with youth about the use of cannabis and other substances
- An overview of local Public Health resources
- A question and answer period
- Closing remarks and participation survey