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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Laura Lapointe, individual with lived experience, is hugged by her family after speaking during the opening announcement of Substance Use and Addictions Awareness Week, at the Manitoba Legislative building Monday morning. Manitoba Substance Use and Addictions Awareness Week (M-SUAAW) provides an opportunity for Manitobans from all walks of life to engage in meaningful discussions and explore solutions for addressing the harms caused by substance use and addictions. 231120 - Monday, November 20, 2023.