4B HARM REDUCTION SOCIETY
Do no harm, take no shit
WHAT THE UCP DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT
THE TOXIC DRUG SUPPLY AND THE HOUSING CRISIS
AN HONEST ACCOUNT OF THE STATE OF OUR PROVINCE
FOLLOW US AND OUR PARTNERS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
@4b.harm.reduction@drugdatadecoded@_eachandevery (Businesses for Harm Reduction)
@momsstoptheharm
Thank you to one of our members, Bryce, for writing our land acknowledgment 💜
“Acknowledging the land is an Indigenous protocol used to express gratitude to those who reside here, and to honour the Indigenous people who have lived and worked on this land historically and presently. It allows us the opportunity to appreciate the unique role and relationship that each of us has with the land, and provides a gentle reminder of the broader perspectives that expand our understanding to encompass the long-standing, rich history of the land, and our privileged role in residing here.
To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial. It is important to understand the long-standing history that has brought you to reside on the land, and to seek to understand your place within that history. Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense, or historical context: colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we need to build our mindfulness of our present participation. It is also worth noting that acknowledging the land is Indigenous protocol. (taken from: /knowtheland/).”
#landacknowledgement #treaty6 #landback #indigenousharmreduction #treaty6 #policychange
4BHRS is a rapid, mobile outreach response to social health challenges keeping people who use substances and the unhoused population marginalized and at significant risk for re-traumatization and severe health outcomes.
We believe that building healthy communities is a collective effort and that means working together. We hold a collective belief that all people are deserving of compassion and wellbeing. We advocate against discrimination, systemic violence and harm, and policy failure. We advocate for the health and safety of all people, including people who use drugs and engage in other risky/unlawful behaviours/acts.
We believe in building local relationships and creating a network of people interested in supporting those we serve. 💜
#4bharmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives #yegvolunteer #frontlinevolunteeroutreach #outreachcrew #4b #treaty6 #solidarity #community #advocacy #education
The opioid crisis
Outlier on the Prairies
Why are drug-overdose deaths rising in Edmonton, even as they fall across the province and the country?
Alanna Smith Health reporter
Photography by Megan Albu
Edmonton
The Globe and Mail
Published May 5, 2026
While overdose deaths are declining across Alberta, Canada, and the U.S., Edmonton is going in the opposite direction.
In 2025, 764 people died in Edmonton from drug poisonings—surpassing previous records. And that number may still rise as more cases are confirmed.
Outreach worker Angie Staines has reversed more than 150 overdoses since 2020. She says every year feels like it can’t get worse—but it does.
Experts say there’s no single cause. It’s a combination of:
a highly toxic, unpredictable drug supply
limited access to services like supervised consumption sites
changes in policing and displacement of people into more isolated areas
People are being pushed further out of public view—into places where no one is there to help if an overdose happens.
The drug supply itself is also becoming more dangerous. Substances like carfentanil and “tranq-dope” (opioids mixed with sedatives) are increasing. These mixtures can make overdoses harder to reverse, even with naloxone.
In Edmonton, carfentanil was involved in 69% of deaths, compared to 16% in Calgary.
At the same time, harm reduction services have been reduced. Supervised consumption sites have closed or are set to close, and outreach supports have dwindled.
Frontline workers say a single approach focused only on recovery is not enough. Not everyone is ready or able to access those services, and without other supports, people are left at greater risk.
Despite the challenges, community workers continue to respond, educate, and save lives.
As Staines puts it:
“This is a marathon, not a race.”
🥟 Join @newgrocerymovement , @touchgrassclub , and @4b.harm.reduction on May 10th for Community Cooks: Ukrainian/Polish Cuisine
🏫 We are grateful to be joined by Sam Sech who will lead us through preparing perogis and borsch and excited to be holding this class at NAIT's Applied Research Kitchen! @naitresearchkitchen
👩🏾🍳 Tickets are limited, so secure your spot ASAP👩🏾🍳
🔗 Head to the link in our bio for more details and to register today!
NAIT's Applied Research Kitchen is located in the same building as Ernest's - see Eventbrite for room number!
(10701 118 Ave NW, T5G 2R1)
If you cannot make this class, join NGM’s newsletter to get invited to upcoming classes held every 2nd Sunday and 4th Wednesday of the month.
#communitykitchen #communitycooks #newgrocerymovement #yeg #foodsecurity
👩👧Bring your mom to Community Cooks to learn how to make Nepali dumplings known as momo!
Join @newgrocerymovement , @touchgrassclub , and @4b.harm.reduction on May 10th for Community Cooks: Nepali Cuisine - Mother's Day Momo!
We are grateful to be joined by Pravatika Rai Tamang who will lead us through preparing the dish.
🏫 We are excited to be working with @dcl_yeg to host this class at Dovercourt Community League!
🧑🍳 Tickets are limited, so secure your spot ASAP 🧑🍳
🔗 Head to the link in our bio for more details and to register today!
If you cannot make this class, consider joining NGM’s newsletter to get invited to upcoming classes held every 2nd Sunday and 4th Wednesday of the month.
#communitykitchen #communitycooks #newgrocerymovement #yeg #foodsecurity"
Heyyy! This May 9 I’m playing a show at @southbound_brewing 4-6 pm
🖤In honour of empress shows gone by, I thought it would be cool to print off some of these posters made by the amazing @smallbbigolittleb from a 2020 show that never happened because of covid.
So I’ll be selling these 🔥gig posters and giving 100% of the proceeds to the good folks at @4b.harm.reduction
Come say hi. Bring your moms, your kids and your dogs. All welcome 🖤
@4b.harm.reduction is so excited to support one of our beautiful, creative and kind 4B fam @kaitlinnneal and their book launch for RAW: An Edmonton-Based Queer Works Anthology May 1st come hang @colabyeg with 4B while we celebrate the queer community and creativity! Enjoy an immersive gallery of works and impactful readings from contributors of the Anthology.
Listen to the authentic music of Nick Lara and Emma Bittner.
Create your own buttons and customize your own tote bag!
Visit the tables of 4B Harm Reduction Society, Magpie Books, Rainbow Story Hub and On-Site Placement.
Get your own copy of RAW for $12!
Contributor work available for purchase!
Become inspired as you interact with community and creative works, one night only!
Only a few tickets left get them before they are gone!! /en-CA/ticketing/raw-anthology-release-party
#yeglgbtq #queerbook #yegevents #yegarts #edmontonartist
Community Cooks: Palestine part 2!
We couldn’t resist sharing some extra shots of the beautiful meal from our Palestinian Community Cooks class. The fresh and healthy side salads, the aromatic spices of the rice and chickpeas, the warmth and tenderness of the chicken, all finished with a dollop of herby yogurt on the side. It was as delicious as it was colorful! We loved cooking with Palestinian chef @chefazizayaseer at the gorgeous kitchen and hall space @cpca.edmonton ! 🇵🇸
Big shoutout to @4b.harm.reduction who picked up and delivered over 130 of these warm meals last night! The 4B team is incredible and we are so lucky to partner with them on this program. Please consider following and supporting their good work in Edmonton!
#newgrocerymovement #communitycooks #cookingclass #foodsecurity #foodjustice
