We are pleased to announce that the CanFASD 2021/2022 Annual Report is now available to view.
New on CanFASD’s Youtube Channel – A Five-Part International Seminar Series on FASD Prevention
Canada FASD Research Network sponsored a five-part seminar series that brought together 14 researchers from across the globe to share what is known about preventing alcohol use in pregnancy and supporting women’s health.
Together for FASD: A Conference Overview
In June, CanFASD hosted a one-day conference on FASD in New Brunswick with help from several local partners. The event sold out within two weeks and there were over 200 people in attendance. The goal of this conference was to share knowledge, empower connections, and inspire action for FASD among the Atlantic provinces.
Seeking Yukon Representative for Family Advisory Committee
We’re looking for a caregiver from the Yukon to join our Family Advisory Committee!
NB government commits $800,000 to FASD Center of Excellence while NS remains silent
As speaker after speaker stepped up to the podium, I was awestruck by this void. Why, I kept wondering, is no one else addressing this issue?
CanFASD meets with Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
CanFASD had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, as well as members of her staff and senior staff from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the need for a National FASD Strategy.
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures, heritage, and immense contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada continues to ignore individuals with FASD
New suicide fact sheets have just been released by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) that focus on suicide prevention among groups who may be at increased risk. But a group of individuals at extraordinarily high risk of suicide is missing from the conversation: those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
New Webinar: Thinking About FASD Awareness Month!
Join us for our newest webinar this Friday June 17th at 1:00 pm Eastern time!
Founding CanFASD Board Member Retires
We are both proud and disappointed to announce the retirement of one of the founding members of our Board of Directors: Lisa Brownstone. Lisa is stepping down from the CanFASD Board after serving a full three terms with us.