Kwe Kwe

[Projectguy]

Kwe Kwe means hello in the language of my heritage; I am of the Huron Wendat Nation, one of the 635 + "First Nations" in Canada. When it comes to tobacco we are conflicted: given to us by the Creator it is one of our sacred medicines; as used by people the world over it is both a source of badly needed money that pays for everything from schools, to books, to food for the under privileged and as much of a scourge on the health of Natives as non-Natives.

I started vaping last week with the encouragement of my brother (SloHand) who has been vaping for a year now. I've got to say that I haven't had the slighest desire for an "analogue" since and the thought of having one is actually unappealing. It's a feeling similar to when I ditched my PC for an Apple, what took me so long? Still waiting for Visio but that's another story, wrong forum.

For me vaping is more than a question of saving my life it is an opportunity to help. I am the volunteer President of the Board of Directors of Anishnawbe Health Toronto which is a community health centre for the Aboriginal people of the Greater Toronto Area. I don't imagine for a minute that everyone is going to "convert" to vaping but I think its important to get the word out and give our clients an option. As such I would appreciate some feedback and would be curious to know if there are other Aboriginal people on this forum who might want to discuss reactions and attitudes to vaping among our people.

Tiawenhk
Thank you

 

[base234]

Kwe Kwe to you. too, Tiawenhk and welcome to ECF! Congrats and kudos to your brother (who has the coolest name ever).

 

[Huffelpuff]

After you have reached five posts and give the server a little time to refresh (usually less than 1 hour) you may want to go to the Canada forum to discuss your interests.

Congratulations on quitting smoking and for getting the word out about vaping!!

 

[Stosh]

Welcome to ECF!!! You'll find everyone here willing to help any new vapers.
Or speak to any stranger in a smoking area, that inquires about PVs...

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

Welcome to ECF & congratulations on making the switch to vaping! First I want to ditto the previous replies, then to add that the spirit of helpfulness is alive & well in these forums. If you have any questions or need any help please don't hesitate to ask.

Blessings in your endeavors, & Happy Vaping!

 

[SloHand]

Kwe Kwe,

Thanks for your blessings Warren (or Getafix, in french it's Panoramix ("panoramic" or "wide view" or "he who sees everything")) I was a very big fan of Asterix growing up but the english translations loose a lot.

I am glad to see my brother here in the forums. Welcome projectguy. Now you can ask all of these 92,000 plus members on the forum your questions You need more posts to come over the the Canada Forum as mention by hufflepuff. Get busy brother!