On this page
See the Symposium Report
Who organized this event?
The NSS-CoP co-organized this event with Dr. Adrian Guta and Dr. Carol Strike, as well as the Canadian Association of HIV Research and the Canadian Association for Global Health.
Who was there?
We invited an interdisciplinary group of 100 safer supply stakeholders to come, including people from BC, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Panelists and attendees included researchers, people who use drugs, health care providers, social care providers, people working in policy and knowledge mobilization, and others.
This was an interdisciplinary conference and many of us wore multiple hats.
Community care
We hoped to make the day comfortable, inclusive, and as safe as possible. To that end, we had:
- A counselor on site if folks wanted someone to debrief with;
- An equity, diversity, and inclusion specialist who helped us nurture a positive, respectful, and collaborative environment;
- A health room staffed by overdose prevention workers; and,
- A connection with ONPUD for support, information, and resources.
Agenda
| 9:45 | Welcome ceremony: Ashley Smoke Introduction: Sean Warren, Carol Strike, Adrian Guta, Rebecca Penn Community care: Andrew Worotniuk and Monika Goodluck |
|
| 10:15 |
Panel: Perspectives of People who Use Drugs |
|
| 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:30 |
Panel: Current research Moderators: Carol Strike and Adrian Guta Panelists: Phoenix Beck - journal article Karen Urbanoski, Bernie Pauly - slide deck (PDF) Geoff Bardwell - slide deck (PDF) Kourteney King - slide deck (PDF) Rose Schmidt - slide deck (PDF) Dan Werb |
|
| 12:45 | Lunch | |
| 1:45 | Ontario Network of People Who Use Drugs (ONPUD) | |
| 2:00 |
Panel: Hot topics and contentious issues Moderator: Elaine Hyshka Panelists: Sandra Ka Hon Chu - slide deck (PDF) Corey Ranger - policy brief link (PDF) Carol Strike - slide deck (PDF) Daniel Buchman - slide deck (PDF) Kate Colizza and Patty Wilson - slide deck (PDF) |
|
| 3:00 | Break | |
| 3:15 | Small group discussion | |
| 4:15 | Evaluation | |
| 4:30 | Closing |
More Resources
 |
What might we all keep in mind that will encourage a supportive and accountable space today? |
|
 |
Part 1 - Emergent: What are you thinking about? What are your reactions and responses? Part 2 - Next Steps: What kind/type of evidence should we be generating to understand the benefits and challenges of safer supply? |
|
 |
Final Report (PDF) |
