Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day). In honor of Orange Shirt Day, we wanted to highlight a few Indigenous-led and Indigenous-centered programs across Canada that are working to address FASD and improve the health and wellbeing of their communities by building strengths and abilities.
What Happened During FASD Awareness Month 2022
Here is a roundup of what happened for FASD awareness during the month of September!
Caregivers’ Perspectives on Building Strengths and Abilities in FASD
Today you’ll hear from members of our Family Advisory Committee who care for someone with FASD. In their own words, they share why recognizing and celebrating strengths is so important and talk about some of their recent successes.
Support a National FASD Strategy this FASD Awareness Month
Ask your Member of Parliament to support a National FASD Strategy this September.
Feature: Niall’s Favourite Accomplishment
I hosted a National event that has never been in the province of Saskatchewan history and later found out that it was also the first National event in the city of Warman’s history.
Researchers’ Perspectives on Building Strengths and Abilities in FASD
In this blog, researchers Katherine Flannigan, Kelly Harding, and Jacqueline Pei explain in their own words why research on strengths is essential and talk about what draws them to this field.
Canada is Rocking Red for FASD Day!
Canadians will be rocking red shoes this September to celebrate FASD Awareness Month, and so will landmarks across Canada!
The Medium Really is the Message
My name is RJ Formanek, and I have FASD. As a person on the spectrum, I look forward to the chance for us all to get together and share experiences and knowledge about FASD, so September 9th is something I personally enjoy being able to participate in.
Find Out What’s Happening During FASD Month 2022!
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!
New Webinar: Thinking About FASD Awareness Month!
Join us for our newest webinar this Friday June 17th at 1:00 pm Eastern time!