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A PROGRAM OF THE QUEBEC
COUNCIL ON TOBACCO AND
H E A LT H I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N
W I T H T H E P U B L I C H E A LT H
BRANCHES AND THE
MINISTÈRE DE LA SANTÉ
ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX
WINTER 2006
DIS-LE AVEC TA
GANG ALLUMÉE
CONTEST
Again this year, the Dis-le avec ta gang allumée contest will be mobilizing large numbers of Youth
Coalition members who are committed to promoting smoke-free living all across Quebec. Contest
entry forms providing details about their projects should be submitted no later than Wednesday,
February 15, 2006. The entry form can be found in the Youth Coalition Against Smoking program guide
or on the www.lagangallumee.com web site (click on “concours”).
AND THE WINNERS ARE... ON TV!
A Musique Plus film crew and one of the station’s popular VJs will be knocking at the doors of the
winning Youth Coalition groups’ schools and youth centres. For a whole month, from early March
to early April 2006, some of the most popular Musique Plus VJs (like Chéli Castonguay, Shaheed
Malik, Izabelle Desjardins, Mathieu Marcotte and Réjean Laplanche) will be touring participating
regions to film the sixteen best projects. The coverage will be put together for a special show
to be broadcast live on Musique Plus in April 2006.
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5th edition of the Dis-le ave
Official illustration of the
contest
While they receive a lot of backing and supervision from supportive adults, young people have
a lot to say in their own words about the fight against tobacco. Much of the success of this effort
is due to their imagination and commitment as well as on the impact of their smoking reduction
projects in their communities.
To jumpstart the kids’ creativity in tackling the smoking issue for this fifth annual contest, here are some sources of documentation and suggested themes:
Encourage non-smokers to stay that way. What’s the best way to go about it?
Check out the following...
◆
Or take advantage of your regional agent’s expertise
◆
www.lagangallumee.com web site
Encourage the smokers around you to kick the habit by suggesting various
support measures. Here are some good resources:
◆
Youth Coalition KIT available free of charge from your Youth Coalition
regional agent
◆
www.jarrete.qc.ca
◆
Free From Fumes (F3), a magazine available at your school
or on the Youth Coalition web site
◆
www.defitabac.qc.ca
◆
www.stop-tabac.ch/fr/welcome.html
◆
Or consult the Youth Coalition Against Smoking program guide
(available free of charge from your regional agent)
◆
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/index_e.html
Denounce tobacco use by the entertainment industry, particularly smoking
in the movies. For inspiration check out...
The winning projects will be chosen based on the following criteria:
◆
Explicit project objective(s). (For instance, winning a majority vote for
a smoke-free school or youth centre. For examples of objectives or project
ideas, refer to the Program guide.)
◆
Number of people reached by the project
Expose the underhanded tactics used by the tobacco industry, as well
as the myths and lies that they attempt to perpetuate about tobacco use.
For up to date information about these subjects...
◆
Quality and originality of the methods used to achieve the project’s
objectives. For instance: video or audio production, use of the local
and regional media, guerrilla theatre, etc.
◆
www.defacto.ca/fr/index.cfm
◆
◆
www.jesuismanipule.com/push1024.htm#
◆
www.lagangallumee.com and click on « Les pires excuses »,
« Pourquoi on devient accro », « Flash là-dessus ! »
Methods used to verify achievement of objectives. For instance:
questionnaires to assess understanding and awareness of the project’s
messages and activities, interviews to quantify and qualify potential
changes in opinions, beliefs and attitudes among participants, viewers, etc.
◆
Youth Coalition KIT
◆
www.stop-tabac.ch/fr/Photos/ for some reality-check photos
about smoking
◆
F3 magazine
◆
www.lagangallumee.com web site
◆
Visit www.smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu/
Anyone interested in entering the contest should note that because
of Musique Plus’ filming schedule, at least one major part of the project
must take place while the TV crew is touring (between early March
and early April 2006).
(Note: most of these web sites are in French only)
Promote smoke-free surroundings by leading the battle against smoking
in your own environment...
◆
At your school or youth centre
◆
In restaurants, shopping centres and other public places
◆
Counter the misleading arguments and fears put forward by the tobacco
industry
If you’re interested in organizing some street theatre...
◆
Contact Linda Couture at: lcouture@cqts.qc.ca or by phone at 514. 948-5317,
ext. 31 for a free Oxygen Commando start-up package
Or consult www.lagangallumee.com/commando/commando.asp
◆
Check out the information and resources available at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/second/index_e.html
Five thousand copies of the Youth Coalition Against Smoking newsletter are distributed free of
charge to Quebec schools and youth centres.
The newsletter is also available on the Web at: www.lagangallumee.com
Edition and articles
|
Mario Bujold
Olga Debiencourt
Graphic design and layout
|
Smash!!!
If undeliverable, please return to: Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health
4126 Saint-Denis Street, suite 302, Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M5
Telephone: 514. 948-5317
Fax:
514. 948-4582
OXYGEN COMMANDOS
A ROARING SUCCESS!
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In just fourteen months, between September 2004 and November 2005,
the number of Oxygen Commandos has more than doubled across Quebec!
The participation level, commitment and impact of this program are
achievements that the 500 plus young participants can be really proud of.
To date, more than 250 Oxygen Commando interventions have taken place
in schools and public places in fourteen regions, and nearly 30,000 people
have heard their message loud and clear: Smoking that stinks – Smoking
that kills!
A TRAINING DVD
FOR OXYGEN
COMMANDOS
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GUIDE, reveals all the tricks of the trade. The DVD is a fantastic
teaching tool developed for youth workers and teams of kids who want to set
up a commando unit at their school or youth centre. It includes examples of
Boisbriand 300 sea cadets: A dynamic Oxygen Commando performance
interventions and practical tips from a drama coach, and comments by the
young commandos themselves, candidly discussing their experiences and
the problems they encountered, the contacts they made, the information
they were able to spread and their level of satisfaction.
“An amazing group experience!” declares a member of the Oxygen
Commando group at Lake-of-Two-Mountains High School, summarizing
the group’s feelings.
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The basic message being put forward by young Oxygen Commandos
is that secondhand smoke is not only dangerous, it’s deadly! How can the word
be spread to peers, parents and other adults? How can smokers be told,
“Smoke if you want to but don’t hurt the people around you“? The Oxygen
Commando use surprise tactics to spread information through skits
and spectacular guerilla theatre to attract attention and provide
information in a way that hopefully disturbs their audience and makes
them question their deeply held convictions...
Photo: Linda Couture
OXYGEN COMMANDO MESSAGE
MAJOR PUBLIC IMPACT
In just fourteen months, 4 million readers, listeners, TV viewers and web
surfers have already heard of the Oxygen Commandos and their message.
Four million: that’s a lot of people!
For information or help setting up an Oxygen Commando unit
Contact Linda Couture
at the Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health,
514. 948-5317, ext. 31,
lcouture@cqts.qc.ca
Or visit www.cqts.qc.ca/commando-en
G I V E T H E A I R S O M E B R E AT H I N G R O O M
QUEBEC TOBACCO-FREE
WEEK 2006
The theme of the 30th edition of Quebec Tobacco-free Week 2006
is “Making the World Smoke-Free.” The event will take place this year from
January 15 to 21, 2006, and will look at the issue of secondhand smoke
in a positive way, i.e. emphasize the benefits of enjoying a smoke-free
environment and protecting the people around us, because making the world
smoke-free means taking pleasure in the best life has to offer.
This positive message will be put forward by some celebrities who will talk
about their personal experiences with secondhand smoke. The campaign will
also feature television and print advertising (posters, doorknob hangers).
For the sixth year in a row, Quebec actress Mireille Deyglun will be the official
spokesperson for this major health promotion campaign.
Quebec Tobacco-free Week 2006 mobilizes nearly 200 partners (CEGEPS,
universities, government ministries and agencies, companies, municipal
libraries, the media, etc.) who will be organizing activities
all across the province.
This annual education campaign is coordinated by the Quebec Council
on Tobacco and Health, in association with the Ministry of Health and Social
Services, plus a dozen other agencies in the health arena (professional
corporations, public health departments, nonprofit organizations, etc.).
For more information about secondhand smoke, about Quebec
Tobacco-free Week 2006, or to order campaign material, please visit
www.cqts.qc.ca
POPPING NEW
MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE
The Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health
This multimedia package is a tribute to the
is proud to present its new multimedia package
Youth Coalition members in Quebec high schools
in its innovative popcorn packaging. On s’éclate
and youth centres and is designed to encourage
sans fumée! includes a CD of the song Penses-y
their efforts. Here are some ideas on how to make
même pas! by Coriolan and a DVD of the
use of this multimedia package:
êtreallumé and Dis-le avec ta gang allumée
❖ Organize a public viewing for students
TV show broadcasts.
or youth centre members
Dis-le avec ta gang allumée, broadcast on
Musique Plus last April, includes the winners
❖ Ask the student radio station to play
of the 2004-2005 Dis-le avec ta gang allumée
Penses-y même pas!
contest. On the same DVD, the show êtreallumé –
also broadcast on Musique Plus – includes
the dazzling performances of a dozen
Quebec artists, all dedicated nonsmokers
or former smokers enthusiastic about
delivering an unequivocal message
about the benefits of living without
tobacco products. Also included are some
funny anti-smoking “commercials”,
an interview with Coriolan, writer and
performer of the theme song Penses-y
même pas!, interviews with Musique Plus
VJs, and facts about smoking. All in all,
Indispensable for anyone planning to enter the Dis-le avec ta gang
it packs a powerful punch.
allumée contest.
NEW TOBACCO ACT:
GET READY!
Quebec has come a long way in restricting tobacco use over the past 30 years. Way back
in 1976, Environment Minister Dr. Victor Goldbloom, disturbed by mounting scientific
evidence connecting cancer with
cigarette smoking, called for a study
on smoking in public places. “We are
“We are witness to the first efforts
witness to the first efforts of anti-smoking
of anti-smoking groups to define
groups to define and recognize their rights
and have them respected in public places
and recognize their rights and have
and vehicles,” he said to the Legislative
Council, asking the government
them respected in public places
to examine the advisability of potential
and vehicles.”
legislation limiting tobacco use
in Quebec.
After countless briefs and endless lobbying,
public awareness and education campaigns,
symposiums, a variety of offensives and procedures,
the time has finally come. Unanimously adopted
on June 16, 2005 by the members of the National
Assembly – from all political parties – the new
Tobacco Act will govern the use, sale and promotion
of tobacco products throughout Quebec. Starting
Wednesday, May 31, 2006, smoking will be banned
in nearly every public place, including bars and
restaurants. The law will also fine people who sell
tobacco products to minors, and prohibit advertising
that directly or indirectly associates the use of tobacco
with a particular lifestyle. Four months later,
on September 1, 2006, tobacco in any form will
be prohibited from elementary and secondary
school grounds.
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“We’re not in the vanguard by any means,” said
Minister Philippe Couillard about this new and
improved Tobacco Act, which clearly has more teeth
than its 1998 version. While it’s true that other
provinces are way ahead of Quebec on this issue,
anti-smoking groups are still very pleased with
the Tobacco Act, which is a big step forward overall.
❖ Use the song or its instrumental version
in audiovisual documents
❖ Leave a copy of the DVD-CD in the school
library where it can be seen by large
numbers of students
❖ Lend the DVD-CD to Youth Coalition
members so they can watch it at home
with their friends
❖ Use the examples of other Youth Coalition
projects to attract the interest of kids
in the school or youth centre
❖ Organize a special viewing at the school
or youth centre to recruit new
Youth Coalition members
❖ Use excerpts from the CD/DVD (videos,
Musique Plus VJ interviews, etc.) to make kids
more aware of smoking issues and
to organize debates on the subject
❖ Use the instrumental version of the song
Penses-y même pas! for karaoke events
WE ’ RE HERE
FOR YOU
The Youth Coalition bulletin and web site
www.lagangallumee.com are important tools to
communicate with youth and youth workers. Their
mission? To keep you informed and up to date about what’s
happening in Quebec, to tell you about various smoking
prevention and reduction projects and to provide you with
tools that you can use for your activities.
YOUTH COALITION BULLETIN
The bulletin is specifically created for youth workers
and resource people, so we’d like to hear your views about it
as an information tool and the subjects it covers. Do you
find it visually attractive? Could any cosmetic changes be
made to improve it? In short, the Youth Coalition bulletin
would like to learn from you and hear your suggestions,
observations, comments and recommendations about its
form and content. You can reach us at:
bulletingangallumee@cqts.qc.ca
YOUTH COALITION – WEB SITE
The same goes for the official web site:
www.lagangallumee.com which you are undoubtedly
familiar with. But did you know that the Quebec Council
on Tobacco and Health updated the site recently? Not only
does it provide information about tobacco use reduction
and prevention, it is also a valuable platform for discussion
with young people and youth workers. There are plans to
make the site even more interactive in the future.
What do you think about it? What changes would you
recommend? What do you think about its form and
content? Is it easy to navigate? Do you think the site has
enough links? Do you think it could be even more
dynamic? Can you find what you’re looking for easily? Can
you and the kids relate to it?
We really want to hear what you think, uncensored:
what you like and what improvements you’d like to see on
the site. Please go to the site, and click on FORUM,
Discussions générales, then on Ton opinion sur... le site. Go
ahead, don’t be shy! Your opinion really matters.
Request for information and program supplies – Winter 2006
Questions about the Youth Coalition Against Smoking program? Need information? Wish to renew your participation
or your supplies? Just fill out this form and call or fax it to your regional representative.
REGION
PERSON IN CHARGE
TELEPHONE
FAX
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Anny Doyon
514. 948-5317, ext. 30
514. 948-4582
Lower St. Lawrence
Nancy Renaud
418. 724-0600, ext. 2005
418. 724-9725
_____________________________________________________________
Chaudière-Appalaches
Luiza-Maria Manseau
418. 657-7678, ext. 107
418. 657-1367
Address ______________________________________________________
Cree Board of James Bay
Manon Dugas
819. 855-9001, ext. 5331
819. 855-9031
City __________________________________________________________
North Shore
Marielle Richard
418. 589-9845, ext. 2622
418. 589-8574
Eastern Townships
Alain Rochon
819. 566-7861, ext. 127
819. 569-8894
Gaspésie–Magdalen Islands
Anny Doyon
514. 948-5317, ext. 30
514. 948-4582
Lanaudière
Sarah Monette
450. 759-1157, ext. 4433
450. 759-5149
Telephone number_______________________________________________
Laurentians
Anny Doyon
514. 948-5317, ext. 30
514. 948-4582
Fax number____________________________________________________
Laval
Dominique Tambosso
450. 687-5691, ext. 2815
450. 682-2953
E-mail ________________________________________________________
Mauricie and Central Quebec
Lise Saint-Cyr
819. 693-3944
819. 373-1627
Montérégie
Isabelle Michaud
450. 928-6777, ext. 3003
450. 928-3760
Montréal-Centre
Josée Daoust
514. 948-5317, ext. 23
514. 948-4582
Northern Quebec
Anny Doyon
514. 948-5317, ext. 30
514. 948-4582
Nunavik
Serge Déry
819. 964-2222, ext. 226
819. 964-2888
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Outaouais
Isabelle Paradis
819. 776-7660, ext. 7454
819. 777-0271
Other information _______________________________________________
Québec
Luiza-Maria Manseau
418. 657-7678, ext. 107
418. 657-1367
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
André Marchand
418. 275-4980, ext. 238
418. 275-6670
Name of school or youth centre
Postal code____________________________________________________
Name of contact________________________________________________
Number of students or young people attending the institution ____________
Grade range ___________________________________________________
Request for information about the program.
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
A PROGRAM OF THE QUEBEC
COUNCIL ON TOBACCO AND
H E A LT H I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N
W I T H T H E P U B L I C H E A LT H
BRANCHES AND THE
MINISTÈRE DE LA SANTÉ
ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX
WINTER 2006
DIS-LE AVEC TA
GANG ALLUMÉE
CONTEST
C’est cool
fumer ?
Again this year, the Dis-le avec ta gang allumée contest will be mobilizing large numbers of Youth
Coalition members who are committed to promoting smoke-free living all across Quebec. Contest
entry forms providing details about their projects should be submitted no later than Wednesday,
February 15, 2006. The entry form can be found in the Youth Coalition Against Smoking program guide
or on the www.lagangallumee.com web site (click on “concours”).
AND THE WINNERS ARE... ON TV!
A Musique Plus film crew and one of the station’s popular VJs will be knocking at the doors of the
winning Youth Coalition groups’ schools and youth centres. For a whole month, from early March
to early April 2006, some of the most popular Musique Plus VJs (like Chéli Castonguay, Shaheed
Malik, Izabelle Desjardins, Mathieu Marcotte and Réjean Laplanche) will be crisscrossing
participating regions to film the sixteen best projects. The coverage will be put together for a special
show to be broadcast live on Musique Plus in April 2006.
Monœil !
Official illustration of the
contest
5th edition of the Dis-le avec
ta gang allumée
While they receive a lot of backing and supervision from supportive adults, young people have
a lot to say in their own words about the fight against tobacco. Much of the success of this effort
is due to their imagination and commitment as well as on the impact of their smoking reduction
projects in their communities.
To jumpstart the kids’ creativity in tackling the smoking issue for this fifth annual contest, here are some sources of documentation and suggested themes:
Encourage non-smokers to stay that way. What’s the best way to go about it?
Check out the following...
◆
◆
www.lagangallumee.com web site
Youth Coalition KIT available free of charge from your Youth Coalition
regional agent
◆
Free From Fumes (F3), a magazine available at your school
or on the Youth Coalition web site
◆
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/index_e.html
Denounce tobacco use by the entertainment industry, particularly smoking
in the movies. For inspiration check out...
◆
F3 magazine
◆
www.lagangallumee.com web site
◆
Visit www.smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu/
◆
Or take advantage of your regional agent’s expertise
Encourage the smokers around you to kick the habit by suggesting various
support measures. Here are some good resources:
◆
www.jarrete.qc.ca
◆
defitabac.qc.ca
◆
www.stop-tabac.ch/fr/welcome.html
◆
Or consult the Youth Coalition Against Smoking program guide
(available free of charge from your regional agent)
The winning projects will be chosen based on the following criteria:
◆
Explicit project objective(s). (For instance, winning a majority vote for
a smoke-free school or youth centre. For examples of objectives or project
ideas, refer to the program guide.)
◆
Number of people reached by the project
Expose the underhanded tactics used by the tobacco industry, as well
as the myths and lies that they attempt to perpetuate about tobacco use.
For up to date information about these subjects...
◆
Quality and originality of the methods used to achieve the project’s
objectives. For instance: video or audio production, use of the local
and regional media, guerrilla theatre, etc.
◆
Methods used to verify achievement of objectives. For instance:
questionnaires to assess understanding and awareness of the project’s
messages and activities, interviews to quantify and qualify potential
changes in opinions, beliefs and attitudes among participants, viewers, etc.
◆
www.defacto.ca/fr/index.cfm
◆
www.jesuismanipule.com/push1024.htm#
◆
www.lagangallumee.com and click on « Les pires excuses »,
« Pourquoi on devient accro », « Flash là-dessus ! »
◆
Youth Coalition KIT
◆
www.stop-tabac.ch/fr/Photos/ for some reality-check photos
about smoking
Anyone interested in entering the contest should note that because
of Musique Plus’ filming schedule, at least one major part of the project
must take place while the TV crew is touring (between early March
and early April 2006).
(Note: most of these web sites are in French only)
Promote smoke-free surroundings by leading the battle against smoking
in your own environment...
◆
At your school or youth centre
◆
In restaurants, shopping centres and other public places
◆
Counter the misleading arguments and fears put forward by the tobacco
industry
If you’re interested in organizing some street theatre...
◆
Contact Linda Couture at: lcouture@cqts.qc.ca or by phone at 514. 948-5317,
ext. 31 for a free Oxygen Commando start-up package
Or consult www.lagangallumee.com/commando/commando.asp
◆
Check out the information and resources available at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/second/index_e.html
Five thousand copies of the Youth Coalition Against Smoking newsletter are distributed free of
charge to Quebec schools and youth centres.
The newsletter is also available on the Web at: www.cqts.qc.ca/jeunesse.
Edition and articles
|
Mario Bujold
Olga Debiencourt
Graphic design and layout
|
Smash!!!
If undeliverable, please return to: Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health
4126 Saint-Denis Street, suite 302, Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M5
Telephone: 514. 948-5317
Fax:
514. 948-4582