Support National Addictions Awareness Week NOV. 29-DEC.5, 2020

NCN Chief and Council, along with NADAP during Nisichawayasihk Addiction Awareness Week are challenging NCN Citizens to show their support for those living with addictions. Give up a craving, habit or addictive behaviour for a week such junk food, chocolate, cigarettes, snuff, alcohol, recreational drugs, TV binge watching, video games, cell phone etc.

Join Us:

  • SUNDAY, NOV. 29
    Sacred Fire (Tobacco will be provided for prayer offerings)
    Opening Prayer: Ella
    Candle Light Vigil
    For our family & friends who had died due to substance use disorders
  • MONDAY, NOV. 30
    NAAW Parade @ 3pm
    Poster Contest: Negative Effects of Substance Use Disorders
    Age Categories: Ages: 6-10, Ages: 11-14, Ages: 15-18, Ages: 19-22
  • TUESDAY, DEC. 1
    Radio Presentations: Speakers TBA
    Appreciation Day: submit messages of appreciation to our office for individuals that you want to acknowledge. To be announced on the radio. You can also give gifts.
  • WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2
    Snow Sculpture Contest
    Gospel Singing Contest
    Age Categories: Ages: 10-12, Ages: 13-15, Ages: 16-18, Ages: 19 – up
  • THURSDAY, DEC. 3
    Bill Board Contest “Theme with picture”
    Success Stories: share your own success story or someone you know who is Alcohol & Drug Free
  • FRIDAY, DEC. 4
    School Presentations: NHML Staff
    Traditional Culture: Make a structure using only natural material such as: branches, leaves, twigs, berries, moss, moose hide, roots, etc.
  • SATURDAY, DEC. 5
    Closing Prayer: Ella
    Self Care Night (make a commitment to do something to take care of “YOU”)
    e.g.: Facial, foot care, yoga, healthy dinner, relaxation music, etc)