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Upcoming Events
ISEE Parent & Caregiver Presentation – December 4th
The Interlake Sexual Exploitation Educators (ISEE) committee is hosting a FREE in-person presentation to parents & caregivers. This two hour session will explore the various ways that children & teens can be exploited virtually. Parents learn the dangers of popular social media and how it can put kids at risk for sexual exploitation and affect their mental health. By providing information and strategies, we hope to empower caregivers to help keep kids safe. Awareness is key!
Available van transportation for the event! Refreshments provided! Chance to win a gift card! Please have child care in place as this is an adult 18+ presentation only – minors will not be admitted into the venue Visit our website http://www.interlakesee.ca for more info about the presentation and to arrange transportation!
ISEE P&C in person poster 2024
EVERYONE PLAYS A PART: FASD Awareness
Winnipeg FASD Coalition is hosting an event which allows those with lived experience (youth and adults with FASD and their caregivers) from communities across Manitoba to come together in Winnipeg to network, learn and showcase success. This event is sponsored by the Manitoba FASD Coalition and Life’s Journey Inc. and planned by adults with FASD- for people impacted by FASD.
Date: Monday October 21, 2024
Location: Red River Community Centre, 293 Murray Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Time: 10:30- 3:30pm
Registration is now open for youth and adults with FASD and caregivers.
To register please email Lee Hurton leehurton@fasdcoalition.ca by October 15, 2024
Walk with FASD Sept.13.24
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FASD Awareness Day Event in Selkirk
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Northern Health Region is hosting an FASD Awareness Month Community Walk in Thompson, MB.
Click below for more information…
Walk Flyer
Life’s Journey will be presenting a 2-day Provincial FASD Training on July 23rd and 24th at 10 Chrysler Gate in Steinbach. There will be 25 spots available. It will run 9:00am-4:00pm on both dates, and lunch will be provided.
Please fill out the below linked Microsoft Form if you are interested in attending. Please feel free to share this with anyone you feel would be interested in attending.
https://forms.office.com/r/Y7renQznQ2
FASD Training
A two day FASD training took place in The Pas and in Flin Flon in September. The objectives of this training are to assist service providers and caregivers develop a better understanding of FASD and alcohol use during pregnancy. Through reflective learning approaches and hands on activities such as case studies, participants will gain a basic understanding of FASD; explore the context of alcohol use in Manitoba and begin to understand what life might be like for people who use alcohol during pregnancy; recognize that FASD prevention is everybody’s work; understand and practice successful approaches when supporting people with FASD; learn from an expert, a person with FASD.
National FASD Awareness Month
City of Portage la Prairie Press Release
Portage la Prairie Manitoba has issued a press release designating September 9th as FASD Awareness Day!
The Portage la Prairie FASD Coalition encourages everyone to join in the celebrations during the month of September: Put your Red Shoes on! – wear your red shoes all month to raise awareness of FASD; Join the Coalition for an FASD Fun Festival on September 5th. Enjoy food, a bouncy castle, games and a chance to win some great prizes. For full details, see the press release/FASD Awareness Day Announcement.
Interlake FASD Coalition FASD Awareness Day Event
In recognition of National FASD Awareness Day, the Interlake FASD Coalition will be hosting an event on September 8th in Selkirk Manitoba. See the poster for full details
Looking After Each Other Virtual Gathering 2023
The Looking After Each Other (LAEO) project seeks to promote dignity for people impacted by FASD. Since 2016, LAEO has held annual Elders’ gatherings to build relationships and share knowledge between FASD service providers and Indigenous Elders and we are pleased to offer the second Gathering of our 2022-23 virtual series, which takes place on January 24, 2023 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Plan to join us to listen to Wayne Mason Sr., of Wa-Say Healing Centre, as he shares information about the services his team provides to the Winnipeg Community. Learn about the emotional and cultural support services available at Wa-Say Healing Centre and other Indian Residential Health Support Services across Manitoba.
Looking After Each Other Virtual 2022 Gathering
The Looking After Each Other (LAEO) project seeks to promote dignity for people impacted by FASD. Since 2016, LAEO has held annual Elders’ gatherings to build relationships and share knowledge between FASD service providers and Indigenous Elders and we are pleased to once again offer a virtual Gathering on November 15th, 2022 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Plan to join us and listen to Elders/Grandmothers Debbie Huntinghawk and Debra Tacan as they share ways that the Brandon Friendship Centre is walking alongside people impacted by the Sixties Scoop. For more information view the Gathering poster.
Workshop – Approaches to Working with Adolescents with FASD
Parenting is hard. Parenting a teen with FASD? Even harder. It is important to understand that adolescents with FASD are just like other teens, struggling with many of the same issues, social complexities, challenges and hormones. Join us June 3rd to hear presenters Shannon Foster and Robyn Sugden, who will share their knowledge and expertise on this very important topic. For full details and registration information, please view the poster.
Interlake Sexual Exploitation Educators (ISEE)
ISEE will be hosting a FREE virtual presentation April 13th, during Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week. This presentation will explore the various ways that children & teens can be exploited virtually. For full details of the event, please see the poster.
Building Circles of Support
The Manitoba FASD Centre is offering the Building Circles of Support educational series on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). You will find more information and the session schedule here.
Looking After Each Other Annual 2021 Gathering (Virtual)
The Looking After Each Other (LAEO) project seeks to promote dignity for people impacted by FASD. Since 2016, LAEO has held annual Elders’ gatherings to build relationships and share knowledge between FASD service providers and Indigenous Elders and we are please to once again offer a virtual Gathering on November 17th, 2021 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Plan to join us and listen to a panel of Elders share their wisdom and experience on ways to have conversations with children, youth and adults about the impacts of the Indian Residential Schools Unmarked Burial Site Discoveries. For more information view the Gathering poster.
Building Circles of Support
The Manitoba FASD Centre is once again offering the Building Circles of Support educational series on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). You will find more information and the session schedule here.
FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR FASD: A Whole Body Diagnosis on September 27th with Myles Himmelreich!
Understanding that FASD is a whole-body diagnosis can dramatically improve an individual’s quality of life and life expectancy. Myles and a group of FASD experts will dive into the importance of physical body health. He will speak about his lived experience and the newest research findings showing the correlation of physical health impacts due to prenatal alcohol exposure.
Register here: www.surreyplace.ca/fasd-webinar-2021
In case you Missed it!
Here are a few events that we were lucky enough to record and post just in case you missed any of our #FASDMonth events!
Celebrate #FASDMonth with us throughout the entire month of September!
We are celebrating the month of September as #FASDmonth… come join us! Many of the regional coalitions are throwing AMAZING events online so all can join!
Check out the calendar of all the events.
More information about each event can be found on the poster and will be posted here!
Manitoba FASD Coalition Inc Annual General/Member Meeting, Sept. 27, 2021, 9 a.m.
All MFCI Members are invited to attend. Click here to register.
Manitoba FASD Coalition Inc Special Event/Mini-Series, Reclaiming Spirit – Seeking Balance
The Manitoba FASD Coalition and Miikana Pimatiziwin, Life’s Journey will be offering a free 4 session virtual mini-series on cultural teachings using the Four Cardinal Directions – Circle of Life – Medicine Wheel Philosophy. The sessions will be held via Zoom January 13th, February 3rd, February 24th and March 17th, 2021. For details and registration information, please see the poster.
LAEO Virtual Gathering Session 3
Join us for the third in our series of Looking After Each Other Virtual Gatherings, which will take place on Wednesday, November 18th from 1 – 3 p.m. This Gathering will feature Elder(s) Gordon Walker and Robert Maytwayashing who will be speaking on the Significance of the Sweatlodge Ceremony. For registration details please see the poster.
LAEO Virtual Gathering Session 2
Join us for the second in a series of Looking After Each Other Virtual Gatherings, which will take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 1 – 3 p.m. This Gathering will feature Elder Katherine Whitecloud and Dr. Dave Courchene who will be speaking on The Rites of Passage. For registration details please see the poster.
Building Circles of Support
The Manitoba FASD Centre is pleased to once again offer the Educational Series, Building Circles of Support, in person at the SSCY Centre in Winnipeg. For more information please see the poster.
2020 Annual Looking After Each Other Gathering
The Manitoba FASD Coalition is pleased to announce that we will be hosting three virtual Gatherings September 30th, October 21st and November 18th. The events will focus on healthy families and will feature Elders presenting on a number of different topics over the course of these events. For more information please click here.
The Manitoba FASD Coalition Annual General Meeting
The 2020 MFCI Annual General Meeting will take place virtually using the Zoom platform on Monday, September 28th at 9 a.m. All members are encouraged to attend. To view the AGM Agenda please click here.
To registered, click on this link, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscOGupjsuHNNpytTEMBgv2fU4V_meME9n.
Life’s Journey Inc. is Celebrating FASD Awareness Day 2020 September 9th, Winnipeg
Life’s Journey Inc. is pleased to share their reflections on Honouring Dignity through various art installations in several locations across Manitoba. The displays will be unveiled September 9th in recognition of FASD Awareness Day. For display locations please view the poster here.
What Coaches and Recreation Organizations Need to Know About FASD September 9th, Steinbach
Hosted by The Southeast FASD Coalition in recognition of International FASD Awareness Day on September 9th!
The Southeast FASD Coalition is hosting two Lunch and Learn sessions specifically for leaders in recreation and leisure programs for children – the first is being held September 9th and the second October 7th. Check out the poster for full registration details!
When Like Turns To Need: Social Media Use & the Brain in Adolescence September 9th, Selkirk and web conference
The Interlake FASD Coalition is hosting a FREE presentation on September 9th in recognition of International FASD Awareness Day!
Register NOW for When Like Turns To Need: Social Media Use & the Brain in Adolescence on September 9th! Featuring a presentation by Julie Walsh and hosted by the Interlake FASD Coalition, this presentation is FREE and being hosted in person (with appropriate physical distancing and PPE recommendations in place) OR via Zoom! Check out the information on the poster for registration!
Virtual ‘Being With’ Gatherings are being offered to Caregivers of Children with FASD
When:
o Session 1: Thursday May 7, 2020 from 7pm – 8pm (Central time)
o Session 2: Thursday May 21, 2020 from 7pm – 8pm (Central time)
o You may register for only one session or both
Format: Maximum of 10 people; one person at a time will take turns speaking; NO pressure – participants are welcome to choose to only listen; there are no right or wrong ways to express yourself
Who: Caregivers of children with FASD (any age, including adult children)
Where: Virtual on Zoom (I will send you a link once you have registered)
Cost: Free (during COVID social distancing protocols)
PLEASE REGISTER by emailing Lisa at earthchildinc@gmail.com
Please indicate: Session #, Name of participants, ages of children in your care, and confirm the email address you would like the Zoom link sent to
The FASD Family Network Care Provider Appreciation Event
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: David Livingstone School (270 Flora Ave)
This event is for families and will include drumming with Elder Debbie Cielen, a magic show with Ryan Price, pizza, activities, and a prize draw! To sign up, please contact: Nicky Adriano, 204-945-3830, Nikolai.Adriano@gov.mb.ca
The Saskatchewan FASD Network is pleased to announce the fourth annual “FASD Sessions”
This two day conference will be held in Saskatoon on February 26th and 27th, 2020. For full details please visit the Saskatchewan FASD Network website.
Aulneau Renewal Centre
The Centre will be hosting support groups for children with exceptional siblings Saturdays from September to March. For full details please see the poster.