Manitoba Reveals Location for First Indigenous-Led Supervised Drug Consumption Site

The facility, planned for Winnipeg’s core area, aims to address addiction and homelessness with community-focused support.

The Manitoba government has selected 200 Disraeli Freeway in Winnipeg as the proposed site for the province’s first supervised drug consumption facility.
The project, led by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre, is awaiting Health Canada approval after filing an exemption application on November 21, 2024.
The site will include consumption areas, staff trained to respond to overdoses, and resources for individuals seeking addiction treatment, but will not provide a drug supply.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara highlighted the location for its proximity to community resources and services addressing issues like homelessness and substance use.
If approved, the site is expected to open in 2025 and will be Canada’s first Indigenous-led supervised consumption facility.