The Alberta Alliance Who Educates and Advocates Responsibly

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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 each 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

Thanks you everyone who came out to our International Overdoes Awareness Day event today! A special shout out to Streetw...
08/31/2026

Thanks you everyone who came out to our International Overdoes Awareness Day event today! A special shout out to Streetworks Edmonton for allowing us to be a part of the event!

We are in need of a plumber. If anyone knows someone that would be willing to volunteer to help us that would be greatly...
08/19/2026

We are in need of a plumber. If anyone knows someone that would be willing to volunteer to help us that would be greatly appreciated!
Or if folks want to donate to our GoFundMe we might be able to hire someone?
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-run-harm-reduction?attribution_id=sl:40354c59-2285-47bc-bc5b-f6cd6e0904be&lang=en_CA&ts=1782508814&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwVERDUATzDotwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMzNL8os1DWD6DShwe4O-zGdRCRBEGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR725EKiPAZO5bGkAl6ThvOV5hprCZi9A7lvDfwxDXX1tiLkAilUMFUQcTF6LQ_aem_uXcjzy8G7U_XEuwz1oqApw

AAWEAR is a collective of grassroots chapters located in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, an… Amber Wilkinson needs your support for Community Run Harm Reduction

We have a new Instagram account! Go give us a follow:
08/19/2026

We have a new Instagram account! Go give us a follow:

13 Followers, 33 Following, 3 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from AAWEAR ()

Anything helps 🙌
06/26/2026

Anything helps 🙌

AAWEAR is a collective of grassroots chapters located in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, an… Amber Wilkinson needs your support for Community Run Harm Reduction

We are in desperate need of insect repellent and sleeping bags! If you or anyone you know has either of these to donate ...
06/23/2026

We are in desperate need of insect repellent and sleeping bags! If you or anyone you know has either of these to donate they would be greatly appreciated! You can drop any donations off at our location 10024 82 Ave (Whyte Ave across the street from the A&W). We are above the AHRC Clinic and our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 1pm - 5pm.

A big thank you to everyone who came out last night to support and donate to us and to our staff for volunteering their ...
06/17/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out last night to support and donate to us and to our staff for volunteering their time! And of course a massive shout out to our dear friends that helped put the event together! It was a huge success 🖤

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.

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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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