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Speaker Series: Week 5 w/ SLFNHA

🌈 SPEAKER SERIES: ALL OUR COLOURS, ALL OUR RELATIONS 🌈
A 2SLGBTQQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Series – Week Five
Hosted by: Ever Sick! Consulting
Project funded by: Grand Council Treaty #3
Supported by: Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority & LGBT YouthLine

🗓 Thursday | May 7, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT / 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🧠 Harm Reduction: STBBI’s & Stigma
🎤 Presenters: Emily Bell & Benj Smouter
👥 Facilitator: Christina Bekintis
🔗Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y5cPVJC6ThSzSsRsrb6TOQ

Emily Bell: Hello from Sioux Lookout! I am a Harm Reduction Health Promoter with Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA). As part of this role, I am pleased to be involved with education outreach on topics including harm reduction, substance use and STBBIs. I look forward to participating in this 2SLGBTQQIA+ virtual drop-in series. Miigwetch and thank you!

Benj Smouter: (coming soon)

⭕️This session features topics that some may find sensitive.
✨ Open to ages 14+, with intergenerational welcome (14-16 must have parental consent)
✨ Priority registration for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Treaty 3 & SLFNHA community members, but all are welcome to register
✨ Weekly draws for Indigenous Boxes, gift cards & surprise prizes
✨ Mental health supports & Elder available weekly
✨Come as you are, when you can – low pressure, safe, inclusive space
✨We welcome and encourage parents of 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth to attend with them, or on their own as this is also a great educational opportunity for parents & guardians