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SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Webinar May 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of International Harm Reduction Day\, the SE Health First Nations\, Inuit and Métis Program is pleased to invite community members\, health and social service providers\, and allied professionals to join us for an educational webinar focused on the realities of the opioid crisis and the vital role harm reduction plays in supporting the health\, dignity and well-being of our communities. \nThis webinar will explore the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis\, with a focus on how harm reduction approaches can save lives\, reduce stigma and strengthen community response. Participants will be guided through key harm reduction principles\, with practical discussion on how these approaches show up within our communities and how they can be integrated into everyday practice. \nThe session will also highlight Naloxone as a critical harm reduction tool\, including its role in overdose prevention\, community access and broader efforts to reduce harm and improve safety. As part off this webinar\, we will also be launching a new Naloxone Administration Instructional Video that was developed in collaboration with St. John Ambulance\, designed to support safe\, informed and confident use in community settings. In addition\, participants will learn about other harm reduction supports and resources that contribute to safer\, more compassionate care and community-driven solutions. \nBy coming together in recognition of Harm Reduction Day\, this webinar creates space for learning\, reflection and dialogue centering dignity\, compassion and evidence-informed approaches that meet people where they are. \nRegistration is required for this virtual event. Please register using the link below. \n* This webinar will discuss the opioid crisis and substance use\, which may be distressing or triggering for some. Attendees are encouraged to take care of themselves and step away as needed.\n  \nDetails\n\nDate: May 6\, 2026\nTime: 12:00-1:00pm Eastern Standard Time\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is required for this event. Please use the Zoom registration link below to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vVmtgeesQvejXYpTMg8H_w \n  \nSpeaker Biographies\n \nGillian Lysyk\, RN – Education Liaison\, SE Health First Nations\, Inuit and Métis Program\nGillian is an Education Liaison with the SE Health First Nations\, Inuit and Métis Program. A registered nurse who joined the FNIM Program in 2021\, she brings over 26 years of experience across pediatrics\, long-term care\, Indigenous health\, leadership\, and management. \nGillian lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two sons\, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. \nShe is passionate about advancing Indigenous health and is committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities through her work. \n  \nTyler Geisler\, RSW\, MSW – Education Liaison\, SE Health First Nations\, Inuit and Métis Program\nTyler Geisler is an Education Liaison with SE Health and has a private practice where he provides mental health counseling. Tyler has received his Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University and has a certification in play therapy as well as nature and forest therapy. Prior to SE Health\, Tyler has worked as a Social Worker in various health settings and the past 5 years in tribal health as a Mental Health Therapist and most recently as a Director of Health. Through this experience\, Tyler is able to understand and identify needs for patient care outside of the biomedical model to ensure holistic care and how societal structures impact the welfare of others. \nTyler is a father of five boys who enjoys sports\, learning\, traveling\, cultures and being on hikes and at home with his children. Tyler was named one of CBC’s Top 40 Under 40 for community activism and continues to be involved in volunteering and community-based programs. \n  \nMaria Mejia – Training & Client Partnership Coordinator\, St. John Ambulance\nMaria Mejia has been a part of St. John Ambulance since 2021. She first started as a First Aid Instructor and later became a volunteer Medical First Responder (MFR) and MFR Instructor. Through her volunteer work\, she discovered a strong passion for mental health education\, which led her to become a Mental Health Instructor as well. \nToday\, Maria works at the national office as a Training and Client Partnerships Coordinator. Across all her roles\, she’s been driven by a passion for education\, service\, and community impact. She believes in the power of training to not only save lives but to build confidence\, leadership\, and stronger communities. \nWhat Maria enjoys most is supporting instructors\, students\, and volunteers in their growth and seeing the difference they make in their communities. She is excited to connect\, learn together\, and be a part of your journey. \n  \nErica Louttit\, B.Ed.\, MSW\, RSW – Senior Manager Indigenous Health Solutions\, Emergent\nErica Louttit is Anishinaabe and Cree from Beausoleil First Nation. She works as the Senior Manager of Indigenous Health Solutions at Emergent\, supporting First Nation\, Inuit\, and Métis communities and organizations across Turtle Island through culturally safe harm reduction education and improved access to naloxone. With a background in education\, social work\, and community engagement\, Erica is passionate about health equity\, Indigenous wellness\, and supporting communities in ways that reflect their strengths\, priorities\, and lived realities.
URL:https://fnim.sehc.com/event/harm-reduction-webinar-may-6-2026/
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