Youth between the ages of 13-18 years old are invited to participate in a free workshop for The Dope Experience Project. The workshops are being hosted by the Department of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the Northwest Territories (NWT) Association of Communities and Western Arctic Moving Pictures (WAMP).

The Dope Experience is a creative arts-based workshop that engages youth in exploring topics such as substance use, mental wellness, self-care, and community connectedness through art.  Workshop facilitators are trained in media production, health and wellness and expressive arts. 

The goal of The Dope Experience is to place the youth of each community at the forefront of change towards a healthier and more mindful NWT.

Youth can register for the workshops through the Dope Experience Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thedopeexperience. Due to COVID restrictions, only 15 participants per workshop will be permitted and pre-registration is required.

Workshop Information:

Hay River

When:               Friday, August 21, 2020

Where:             Fisherman's Wharf Pavilion

Time:                2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Inuvik

When:               Friday, August 28, 2020

Where:             Inuvik Youth Center and the Midnight Sun Complex

Time:                2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information, contact:

Damien Healy
Manager of Communications
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
1-867-767-9052 ext. 49034
Damien_Healy@gov.nt.ca