Young Warriors tackles youth drug abuse in Chetwynd
Elizabeth Lee profiles Mason and the Young Warriors program begun to address rising youth drug and alcohol use in Chetwynd. The five year North West Indian College supported initiative aims to reach at risk youth through wellness, counseling, and Scared Straight style five day sessions for aboriginal and non aboriginal youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Donalda Soloshy
Tansi Friendship Centre
Lee Mason
Mason
Young Warriors
North West Indian College
Washington, D.C
Young Warriors Foundation
Mason and
Youth Drug Prevention Seminar In Chetwynd
In December 1999 a seminar hosted by Tansi Friendship Centre and Chetwynd Secondary School gathered about 100 youth to discuss local drug issues and solutions. Mason delivered a three page community assessment with recommendations, and participants offered views and coping strategies for safe, drug free futures.
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Peace Liard
Dawson Creek and District Hospital
Ministry of Health
Ministry Responsible
Mason
Tansi_ Friendship Centre
Chetwynd Secondary School
Tansi Friendship Society
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