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First Nations Health Authority launches campaign on cannabis use

Ad messages focused on harm reduction for youth and women who are breastfeeding or pregnant
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A new public health campaign launched this week by the FNHA is aimed at delaying cannabis use and reducing the harms for young people, as well as expectant and breastfeeding mothers. (Submitted)

It香蕉视频直播檚 a culturally informed approach to cannabis being taken this week by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

A new FNHA ad campaign is aimed at delaying first cannabis use, and reducing the harms among young people as well as expectant and breastfeeding mothers.

香蕉视频直播淲e recognize that each First Nation will have its own perspectives on regulations around the sale and use of cannabis,香蕉视频直播 said Grand Chief Doug Kelly, chair of the First Nations Health Council.

The marketing messages reinforce Indigenous strength, and are based on the principles of harm reduction.

With 43 per cent of the Indigenous population in B.C. under 25, the FNHA is taking the proactive step to provide some wellness and health information in the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada.

香蕉视频直播淭his is a first step in addressing the potential consequences of cannabis legalization for our communities based on global best practices and traditional teachings,香蕉视频直播 said Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority. 香蕉视频直播淚t is a wellness-centered campaign built on Indigenous values of personal and family responsibility, healthy relationships, and a culture of choices.香蕉视频直播

The new campaign reminds Indigenous youth and women that their culture and traditional values give them 香蕉视频直播渢he strength and ability香蕉视频直播 to make the best choices around their health.

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Examples of the messages:

香蕉视频直播 My protection is Indigenous. Our teachings guide me to understand the impact cannabis has on me and my baby when I香蕉视频直播檓 pregnant or breastfeeding.

香蕉视频直播 My patience is Indigenous. Our teachings guide me to reflect on the benefits of waiting until I香蕉视频直播檓 older before trying cannabis.

The ads are geared to multi-media platforms, radio spots, and transit shelter ads across B.C. that will direct people to a cannabis web portal for information and FNHA resources.

The campaign at is where First Nations people and communities along with health professionals and leadership 香蕉视频直播渃an access culturally appropriate tools, information and resources.香蕉视频直播

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