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Nahuen đź“Ť Treaty 1 Territory | Mission-driven social enterprise rooted in harm reduction, empathy & connection.

Building safer, stronger communities through training, education & conversations.

Today is Recovery Day.Recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone, and there is no single path that works for everyone.F...
08/30/2026

Today is Recovery Day.

Recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone, and there is no single path that works for everyone.

For some, recovery may mean abstinence. For others, it may mean reducing substance use, accessing treatment, practising harm reduction, finding stable housing, reconnecting with family, rebuilding relationships, returning to work, or finding a greater sense of stability and connection.

Recovery can also change over time. What someone needs at one point in their journey may not be what they need later.

That’s why meeting people where they are matters.

Today, we celebrate the many pathways to recovery, the people walking them, and the communities that support them.

Recovery is possible. Recovery is worth celebrating.

08/29/2026

What if recovery isn’t something you finish, but something you continue to grow through?

For Victor, recovery doesn’t have a finish line. He talks about always being in recovery — continuing to grow, learn, and try to become a better version of himself.

But at some point, he asks an interesting question: Is that still recovery, or is that simply personal growth?

Maybe there doesn’t need to be a clear distinction. Maybe growth can be part of what recovery looks like.

🎧 This clip is from Question 01 of Nahuen Conversations.
Watch the full Conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify — link in bio.

08/27/2026

When does recovery become simply… growth?

For Victor, recovery doesn’t have a finish line. He talks about always being in recovery — continuing to grow, learn, and try to become a better version of himself.

But at some point, he asks an interesting question: Is that still recovery, or is that simply personal growth?

Maybe there doesn’t need to be a clear distinction.

🎧 This clip is from Question 01 of Nahuen Conversations.
Watch the full Conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify — link in bio.

❤️ READY TO RESPOND IS BACK THIS FALL!We have TWO upcoming opportunities to learn practical skills for responding to opi...
08/26/2026

❤️ READY TO RESPOND IS BACK THIS FALL!

We have TWO upcoming opportunities to learn practical skills for responding to opioid poisonings in our community.

🧰 SEPTEMBER 19 — Ready to Respond x Craftivists United

Join us for a special community workshop where you’ll learn how to respond to an opioid poisoning — and then get creative!

You’ll have the option to decorate a repurposed, upcycled naloxone kit case or create a naloxone pouch holder to carry your supplies. 🧵🎨

Not crafty? No problem! You’re still welcome to come, listen to the presentation, and take part in the workshop and conversation.

đź“… September 19, 2026

🍂 OCTOBER — Ready to Respond Community Training

We’ll also be hosting another public Ready to Respond training in October!

đź“… Date to be announced soon

Follow us for the October date announcement, or subscribe to Nahuen on Zeffy to receive updates about upcoming training dates and events.

Because opioid poisoning response knowledge belongs in community.

Community care is practical.
Community care is prepared.
Community care saves lives. ❤️

🔗 Registration for September + Zeffy subscription — link in bio

What Do Opioids Actually Do? 🧠💜Opioids attach to specific receptors in the brain and body. This can reduce pain and crea...
08/26/2026

What Do Opioids Actually Do? 🧠💜

Opioids attach to specific receptors in the brain and body. This can reduce pain and create feelings of calm or euphoria.

But opioids also affect the brain’s breathing center — the part responsible for controlling automatic breathing.

As opioid effects increase, breathing can become slower and more shallow. In a poisoning, breathing can become dangerously slow or stop altogether.

That’s what makes opioid poisoning so dangerous.

Understanding the science helps us understand why recognizing slowed or stopped breathing is so important — and why naloxone can save a life.

In Ready to Respond: Opioid Poisoning Response Training, we break down what’s happening in the body and, most importantly, what you can do when something feels wrong.

Know the science. Notice the signs. Respond.

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08/26/2026

Notice. Act. Respond.

One of the most important things we emphasize in Ready to Respond is that you don’t have to be an expert to help.

Sometimes, it starts with simply noticing that something feels off — and choosing to do something about it.

In this clip, Victor talks about what happens when you call 911 during an opioid poisoning. You’re not alone. The dispatcher can stay with you, talk you through what to do, help you time breaths, and guide you while help is on the way.

You don’t have to have all the answers. Notice. Act. Start. And let the people on the other end of the phone help you with the rest. 💜

That’s what Ready to Respond is about: building the confidence to recognize an opioid poisoning, respond safely, use naloxone, and know that you’re not alone in an emergency.

Because sometimes, the most important thing you can do is simply start.

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day — August 31On August 31, we will gather at the Manitoba Legislative Building to r...
08/25/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day — August 31

On August 31, we will gather at the Manitoba Legislative Building to remember the people we’ve lost to the toxic drug crisis, honour the lives behind the numbers, and call on leadership to do more to save lives.

You’re invited to bring a photo of a loved one lost to a toxic drug poisoning and place it on the steps of the Legislature. There will be speakers, community connection, and a collective “die-in” action.

Our co-founder, Victor, will be joining the speakers and sharing space with others from our community.

đź“… August 31
🕛 12–1 PM
đź“Ť Steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building

Come remember. Come listen. Come stand with us. đź’ś

Organized by the Winnipeg Harm Reduction Network and community partners.

08/24/2026

The Piece of S**t Highway.

Victor talks about the darker places his mind could go — where depression, anxiety, shame, and substance use disorder fed into one another.

Past mistakes become evidence that nothing is going to change. The internal voice gets darker, shame gets louder, and substance use can become part of a cycle that keeps feeding itself.

In this clip, Victor shares what that cycle looked like for him — and some of what was happening beneath the substance use that other people could see.

🎧 This clip is from Question 01 of Nahuen Conversations.
Watch the full Conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify — link in bio.

🫶🏽You give your time. We want to support you.Winnipeg has MANY incredible community volunteers who show up for their com...
08/23/2026

🫶🏽You give your time. We want to support you.

Winnipeg has MANY incredible community volunteers who show up for their communities every day — building connections, supporting neighbours, connecting people to resources, and helping make our communities safer.

We want to make sure that cost isn’t what keeps community volunteers from accessing training that can help them build their skills and confidence in responding to an opioid poisoning.

Our Ready to Respond Community Opioid Poisoning Response Training is open to anyone who wants to learn, and we have a limited number of Community Access Tickets available for volunteers when cost is a barrier.

đź“… Tuesday, August 25
đź“Ť Winnipeg

We have a few spots remaining. If you volunteer with a community outreach organization and would like to attend but the cost is a barrier, send us a DM and we’ll help you access a Community Access Ticket.

🎟️ Registration link in bio

If you’re able to purchase a regular ticket, we encourage you to do so — your participation helps us continue creating accessible training opportunities within our community.

Can’t make August 25? We’ll have more dates coming up. DM us if you’d like to be notified about upcoming training dates.

And if you know a community volunteer who might benefit from this opportunity, please share this post with them. đź’™

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