Roughly 90 people attended our Walk for Life event in Gitlaxt’aamiks on Friday, June 30 to raise awareness around men’s mental health.

In the morning, residents from all four communities sported blue shirts and walked between five and 10 kilometres arounad the local track.

Around noon, participants enjoyed a spectacular lunch that was prepared by NESS students and their parents.

Finally, NVHA CEO Corinne McKaythanked everyone who attended the event, all the staff who made it happen and the businesses that donated door prizes.