I wish you the best of weather conditions and health as you run for such a worthy cause. I am disappointed you will not be in our area. We live in New Brunswick and are a First Nation Community. We are working on a Health Canada Project with Tobacco Control as the focus.

Our statistics are very high for smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, as well as some concerns with chewing. Our project is very interesting because our youth are messaging about the dangers of smoking, chewing and second-hand smoke, but also about the Traditional Use of Tobacco.

Tobacco for the First Nations people is very sacred and only to be used for sacred and cerermonial purposes. We are hopeful that with both messsages, we will make a positive difference in our community.

All the best, “Let only good Spirits guide you.”

Bev. Smith and Raymond Milliea

Beverly Smith
Tobacco Control Strategy Manager
Elsipogtog First Nation,
205 Big Cove Road, Elsipogtog, N.B.
E4W 2S1
Smokers’ Helpline: 1-877-513-5333