The Alberta Alliance Who Educates and Advocates Responsibly

The Alberta Alliance Who Educates and Advocates Responsibly AAWEAR is a provincial peer-run initiative for people with a history of drug use. We are a grassroots initiative educating the public on harm reduction.

AAWEAR is a provincial group of people in Alberta with a history of drug use. We meet to build the capacity of people who use drugs so that our voice can be heard and our health can be improved. We want all Albertans to recognize that we are people who deserve respect and understanding within our communities. GETTING TOGETHER
Local group meetings take place across the province every two weeks in e

ach of the cities. We also get together as a provincial group twice a year. GETTING A VOICE
Local meetings help us to come together and form one collective voice, enabling our message to be stronger and reach a larger audience. GETTING INVOLVED
In each city, we actively engage and get involved in local projects, community clean ups, community consultations and through this we promote the group. GETTING HEALTHY
The core message of AAWEAR is becoming or staying healthy. We work entirely within a harm reduction model and encourage healthy and safe practices both within the group and when advocating to the wider community. DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP
Through local meetings and gaining a collective voice, AAWEAR inspires leadership roles and provides opportunities for members to become ambassadors in their community. TAKING ACTION
The group takes action on community and wider issues that affect our population of people who use drugs. We do this through educating others on the issues we face, talking about stigma and discrimination and sending responses to the media when there are articles surrounding drug use, drug prohibition, HIV and Hepatitis C

What types of donations we are in need of:
06/11/2026

What types of donations we are in need of:

Next Tuesday at Dive Bar we are having a Drag Fundraiser! Tickets are by donation and all proceeds go to AAWEAR! Plus if...
06/10/2026

Next Tuesday at Dive Bar we are having a Drag Fundraiser! Tickets are by donation and all proceeds go to AAWEAR! Plus if you have any clothes we are looking for donations for our clothing closet! Summer wear is much needed! Tell your family, friends, coworkers and we’ll see you there 😎

We are hosing a free BBQ at our location on Whyte Ave on May 28th from noon-4pm! Bring your friends, families, organizat...
05/15/2026

We are hosing a free BBQ at our location on Whyte Ave on May 28th from noon-4pm! Bring your friends, families, organizations and appetite. Our address is 10024 82 Ave and the festivities will be in the back alley of the AHRC clinic.

Happy Holidays from AAWEAR Edmonton!!!🎄
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from AAWEAR Edmonton!!!🎄

Swing by Arcadia this weekend and get a free glass. They are hosting a winter clothing drive for AAWEAR on Sunday so br...
11/22/2025

Swing by Arcadia this weekend and get a free glass. They are hosting a winter clothing drive for AAWEAR on Sunday so bring your winter jackets, socks, gloves and blankets.

Our ReConnects program in Edmonton is now up and running! We are located at 10024 82 Ave above the AHRC clinic on Whyte....
11/04/2025

Our ReConnects program in Edmonton is now up and running!
We are located at 10024 82 Ave above the AHRC clinic on Whyte.
We have sandwiches, coffee, STBBI testing, harm reduction supplies and other resources for any folks in need.
Come by and say hello!

Come down to Arcadia in Edmonton for our fundraiser happening tonight! We have resource information and naloxone. We are...
10/24/2025

Come down to Arcadia in Edmonton for our fundraiser happening tonight!
We have resource information and naloxone. We are also accepting cash donations.

Compassion Care Day 2025On Wednesday October 15th the Edmonton AAWEAR chapter was setup sharing resources, giving out ha...
10/20/2025

Compassion Care Day 2025

On Wednesday October 15th the Edmonton AAWEAR chapter was setup sharing resources, giving out harm reduction and raising awareness about the toxic drug crisis.

This was such an amazing event with a lot of local organizations offering services, healthcare and support for the community.

10/20/2025
💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 💜Today we remembered those lost from drug poisonings, stood with loved ones ...
08/29/2025

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 💜

Today we remembered those lost from drug poisonings, stood with loved ones who are grieving, and came together to call for change.

AAWEAR was in Edmonton sharing resources, honouring lives, and raising awareness about the toxic drug crisis. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and compassion.

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Edmonton, AB

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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