June 2021

Share your thoughts on Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan

canfasdblogJune 30, 2021NewsLeave a Comment

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The Government of Canada has recognized the differences impacting those with disabilities and is establishing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan to improve the lives of Canadians with disabilities. They are consulting Canadians on how best to achieve this goal through an online survey.

New Webinar: Thinking About FASD Month

canfasdblogJune 23, 2021Conferences and EventsLeave a Comment

We took a little break from our webinar series for the month of May but we’re jumping back into things this week with a webinar about FASD Month!

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

canfasdblogJune 21, 2021Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the heritage, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Happy Father’s Day!

canfasdblogJune 18, 2021Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

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Father’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday, June 20, 2021, and we would like to celebrate all the fathers and caregivers who assume the roles of fathers in families across the nation.

Article Summary: Conceptualizing #winemoms in social media

canfasdblogJune 16, 2021Article SummariesLeave a Comment

In Canada (and many other countries), women of childbearing age (i.e., between the ages 18 and 35) are consuming more alcohol than ever before. Despites the potential health and social consequences associated with alcohol consumption, its use is increasingly being normalized as part of a stress management regime to cope with day-to-day life.

Arctic Poppy in Bloom: A reflection on the impact of the Residential Schools

canfasdblogJune 11, 2021Feature FridaysLeave a Comment

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I am writing as a long-time parent of adult sons who live with the challenging impacts of trauma and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and who have been affected by the multi-generational legacy of Indian Residential Schools and colonial treatment of Canada’s First Peoples. I am writing to share my profound personal experience after a week of sadness when I was struggling to find words.

#WineMoms in Research

canfasdblogJune 9, 2021CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

While engaged in my research, I often reflect on questions such as why do people feel that they need alcohol? What does alcohol mean to people in the context of their individual lives and circumstances? What fuels someone’s desire to drink? My own research, as well as popular culture writing such as Ann Dowsett Johnston’s book Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, has made me think long and hard about how alcohol use in society is normalized.

AccessAbility Week 2021

canfasdblogJune 2, 2021Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

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Did you know that May 30 to June 5, 2021, is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada? It is celebrated every year to honour the valuable contributions and accomplishments of Canadians with disabilities.