Amid the ongoing toxic drug supply crisis, some residents of Squamish gathered to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.
On Aug. 31, the occasion was commemorated with an opening ceremony from members of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and followed by remarks from the Sea to Sky Community Action Team, which has a mandate of responding to the local overdose crisis.
Finally, there was an unveiling of a new mural at the Overdose Prevention Site.
One of the co-artists who made the mural, Gabriela Lech, said the mural's imagery was chosen following conversations with a number of community members about what should be featured in the work of art.
What resulted was a collection of images featuring mountains, medicinal plants, eagles, ravens and faces.
