Webinar: Supporting Youth Through Grief

Responding to the Toxic Drug Crisis

Aug 28, 2026, 12:00–1:30 p.m. PT

Explore what we’re learning about supporting youth affected by grief in the context of the toxic drug crisis. Drawing on CAI’s Youth Wellness Grant, community initiatives and a review of current research, this webinar brings together a grant recipient, researchers, and community leaders to share what’s working, identify ongoing gaps, and explore the path forward for supporting young people in BC.

Presenters include:

• Opening Remarks by Amna Shah, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives and Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
• Zavi Swain, CAI’s Project Manager for Strategic Grants
• Smokii Sumac, Cultural Lead, t̓ikxawiȼikimik | Foundry East Kootenay & Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society
• Trevor Goodyear, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, UBC and others

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