This project builds on the last two years, focusing on Healthy Connections and Positive Activities. This project is a series of approximately seven events and connection opportunities, kicking off with Mental Health Awareness Month and ending with Winter Wellness in January. In between, the SLAM team will help to enhance previous initiatives including Human Libraries, Parade of Programs, and cultural events, while also adding other events which may include a large fall gathering. With the guidance from the community from the 2023 year, we will be incorporating a Gratitude Flag element to tie these events together. The gratitude flags is a collaborative project: a visual, community-driven display of the assets and attributes within the community which support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

You can read about Slave Lake's previous grants here.