Qathet Community Action Team

06/11/2026

YouthCAT meeting coming up tonight!

05/10/2026

YouthCAT meeting coming up this week!

04/18/2026

Why do we let stigma guide medical policy?

04/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JqjxxoFm5/

"Anyone living or working close to the streets nowadays is basically experiencing and at wartime levels, says Kelli Stajduhar, professor and Canada Research Chair in equity and palliative care at the University of Victoria.
But people living represent just 12 per cent of deaths. The other 88 per cent of the 18,000-plus people killed in 's crisis come from every walk of life. The sheer scope of the grief hanging over all those collective families and friend groups is unprecedented in the province’s history.
Young men working in the trades. Students trying drugs for the first time. Recreational users who inadvertently bought a fatal dose. When the drug supply is poison, life or death really boils down to luck.
This week will mark 10 years since B.C. declared a state of emergency over toxic drug deaths. Whatever was intended by that declaration, the crisis has only worsened in that time."
[read the full article online at: times colonist . com]

04/11/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17vmNS5s18/

04/09/2026

YouthCAT April meeting! 🐛🦋🐌🐞🌸

04/08/2026

Next Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the provincial declaration of a public health emergency in response to the toxic drug crisis. Join us to mark this milestone, reflect on its impact in the qathet region, and hear from community members about the realities of this ongoing crisis.

11am - 1pm - Walk with Me story walk. Visit bit.ly/wwm_qathet for details and to save your seat.

1pm - 3pm - Drop-in event at the Powell River Public Library. Film screenings, peer stories, memorial table, naloxone training, resources, and more.

04/02/2026

As part of our commemorative event on April 14th, we've joined with Walk with Me to host a story walk here in qathet. This is an amazing opportunity to hear about the local the impacts of the toxic drug crisis - space is limited and registration is required. Learn more at http://bit.ly/wwm_qathet

03/31/2026

Two weeks from now, on April 14th, marks the 10th anniversary of the declaration of the provincial health emergency due to the toxic drug supply. Join us to commemorate this anniversary, remember those who have died, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of this crisis in our community.