Recovery Day BC - 10th Anniversary
Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Recovery Day
Date/Time: Sep 10 2022, 12:00 am to 6:00 pm
New Westminster, 6th Street and 6th Avenue6th Street and 6th Avenue
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Cost: Free
Recovery Day: A Free Event to Celebrate Overcoming Addition
Did you know that Recovery Day in Canada started in BC?
Though Recovery Day events are now held all across the country, the first Recovery Day in Canada took place in Vancouver. Realizing that the US recognizes the month of September as “Recovery Month” and that Canada had no equivalent at that time, it was time to bring the recovery movement to Canada!
It all started in July of 2012 when the team at Orchard Recovery Center was researching films for their upcoming recovery themed filmed festival. Executive Director Lorinda Strang and her then Communications Director Anne Marie McCullough became aware that the US Government recognizes September as “Recovery Month” however, they found that Canada had nothing like that.
They decided to start planning a local and public celebration of recovery. Putting together a team with history in Canadian Recovery was key to strengthening the movement – so the Orchard partnered with David Berner and Chuck Doucette of the Drug Prevention Network of Canada and Giuseppe Ganci of the Last Door Recovery Society. They obtained a permit for the event and David Berner wrote the proclamation that was officially issued by the mayor. This inspirational document signed by Mayor Gregor Robertson officially recognized September 30th, 2012 as Recovery Day in Vancouver.
The day evolved into an afternoon celebration including the proclamation being read by City Councilor Geoff Meggs with a rally and march on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
In May 2013, it was announced that 12 cities across Canada would be hosting Recovery Day events throughout the month of September.
The 2022 Event:
Tom Cochrane & Snotty Nose Rez Kids
headlining the Rock and Hip Hop Stage
Poster for 10th Anniversay of Recovery Day on Sept 10th, 2022 with Tom Cochrane Snotty Nose Rez Kids headlining the Rock and Hip Hop Stage, and Fred Penner headlining the Family Kids Zone Stage
Whether you are in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, an ally to someone who is in recovery, looking for addiction recovery resources, or you just think that sobriety is awesome – Tune in live! Everyone is welcome to celebrate recovery to celebrate Recovery Day during Recovery Month Canada.
Now in its 11th year, Recovery Day BC is a celebration, a rally, a remembrance for those lost, and a tool to raise awareness for recovery while reducing the stigma of addiction.
The Goal: Recovery Day aims to celebrate recovery while remembering those lost due to overdoses. With thousands of people attending the past events, we want to organize Canadians in recovery from alcohol and drug addictions – alongside our families, friends, and allies, to speak with one voice, that we do recover. Our gathering will help change public perception of what recovery looks like, and promote public policy change across the country.
Recovery Day in Canada started in BC! From humble roots in Vancouver, Recovery Day has grown into a national phenomena with events taking place all across the country. For more information, head to RecoveryDayBC.ca
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