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Canada is Rocking Red for FASD Day!

canfasdblogAugust 31, 2022CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Map of Canada with red shoes marking landmarks that will light up red for #FASDMonth2022 #RedShoesRock

Canadians will be rocking red shoes this September to celebrate FASD Awareness Month, and so will landmarks across Canada!

Applications for the 2023 FASD Research Award now open!

canfasdblogAugust 3, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

Graphic design of a megaphone on yellow background shouting call for applications: dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award on a navy blue background

This award was created in honour of Dr. Sterling Clarren to recognize his contribution and leadership in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It celebrates the work of Canadian students or early career researchers whose research has made a substantial contribution to the field of FASD.

Find Out What’s Happening During FASD Month 2022!

canfasdblogJuly 27, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

In 2020, the Canadian government also recognized September as FASD Awareness Month. As we gear up for FASD Day and FASD Month activities, we want to share some of the things our organization is doing to spread awareness across the country!

Seeking Yukon Representative for Family Advisory Committee

canfasdblogJune 29, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

We’re looking for a caregiver from the Yukon to join our Family Advisory Committee!

CanFASD meets with Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

canfasdblogJune 22, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

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.

Founding CanFASD Board Member Retires

canfasdblogJune 8, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

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.

Meet the newest addition to our Network!

canfasdblogMay 27, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

We are excited to announce a new member to our Network! Dr. Melissa Tremblay, a longstanding expert in the field of FASD, has accepted the position of CanFASD’s Indigenous Liaison.

Join Our Team!

canfasdblogMay 4, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

We have several positions open – both paid and volunteer – that we are currently recruiting for.

CanFASD’s Submission to the Study on Children’s Health

canfasdblogApril 20, 2022CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

A month ago, CanFASD made a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) to recognize and address FASD for their children’s health study.

Join Our Family Advisory Committee!

canfasdblogApril 13, 2022CanFASD Announcements, Family Advisory CommitteeLeave a Comment

FAC members left to right: Alicia Munn (New Brunswick), Tammy Roberts, Co-chair (Northwest Territories), Shana Mohr (Saskatchewan), Ray Marnoch (Yukon), Wanda Beland (Alberta), Dorothy Reid, Co-chair (British Columbia) and Marsha Wilson (British Columbia). Absent are Simon Laplante (Manitoba) and Noah Noah (Nunavut).

We are looking for a caregiver from Saskatchewan to join our incredibly dedicated Family Advisory Committee.

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