International Self-Care Day is celebrated annually on July 24th. It is a reminder for individuals to look after their own health and to encourage people to practice self-care and made lifelong habits. Self-Care for Caregivers Caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience significantly high levels of stress. Stress can be extremely detrimental to our health and … Read More
Tomorrow is World Youth Skills Day!
Employers need to recognize the skills that people with FASD bring to the workforce and help support youth to develop these skills.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
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!
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.
AccessAbility Week 2021
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.
International Nurses Day 2021
Nurses are some of the first health care workers we interact with when seeking treatment. Nurses and other frontline workers play a vital role in making sure we get the care that we need and that we’re treated with dignity and respect.
Mental Health Week 2021
It is Mental Health Week! This is a Canadian tradition, held annually on the first week of May to celebrate, protect, and promote mental health. This year’s theme is understanding our emotions.
Creativity and Innovation at CanFASD
Creativity and innovation play a big role in finding solutions to complex problems. We’re really excited to have such a great team who bring imagination and inspiration to everything that they do.
5 Tips for Those Going Dry this January
Reducing your alcohol consumption can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. For women who are pregnant or at risk for becoming pregnant, going alcohol-free is important for their health and that of their future child. Whether you are committing to reducing your alcohol consumption this January, or you are pregnant and going alcohol-free, here are five tips to help you achieve your goals.
