ItB次元官网网址檚 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.
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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.
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The new campaign reminds Indigenous youth and women that their culture and traditional values give them B次元官网网址渢he strength and abilityB次元官网网址� to make the best choices around their health.
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Examples of the messages:
B次元官网网址� My protection is Indigenous. Our teachings guide me to understand the impact cannabis has on me and my baby when IB次元官网网址檓 pregnant or breastfeeding.
B次元官网网址� My patience is Indigenous. Our teachings guide me to reflect on the benefits of waiting until IB次元官网网址檓 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 B次元官网网址渃an access culturally appropriate tools, information and resources.B次元官网网址�
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