The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals.  The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September 2013.The Edmonton Charter was drafted by senior staff of the Institute of Health Economics, and reviewed and approved by a committee of global leaders in FASD and alcohol policy chaired by Dr. Kenneth Warren, Acting Director of the U.S National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The Charter summarizes the latest evidence presented at the conference, and calls for urgent global action to address the public health crisis of FASD.

Jonsson E, Salmon A, Warren KR. The international charter on prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Lancet Glob Health 2014 March 1;2(3):e135-e137

To down a copy of the charter you can visit the Institute of Health Economics Website:

http://www.ihe.ca/publications/the_international_charter_on_prevention_of_fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder

The Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is offering a FREE webinar designed for caregivers! This presentation will discuss the number one reason for intense behavior in children and how to create calm, the top 3 landmines that trigger yelling and defiance, and how to make your home an enjoyable space. Space is limited. Register today!

https://www.trailblz.info/mofas/eventcomplete.aspx?eventid=576

The Wellness Resiliency and Partnership (WRaP) Newsletter provides readers with opportunity to learn new strategies, information, and much more about FASD.

The Wellness Resiliency and Partnership project supports Jr/Sr high school students who are diagnosed with an FASD across the Province of Alberta. To learn more you can visit their website.

I am pleased to inform you that the first of the FASD Awareness videos AGLC has partnered with CTV Two to produce  started airing last week! The series of videos will be shown on Alberta Primetime and during shows such as: E Talk Anger Management Hot in Cleveland Shark Tank Flashpoint Motive CTV Sunday Movie The Marilyn Denis Show Comedy Now The series of videos will air throughout the year  and this on-air campaign is anticipated to reach a minimum of 4 million viewers (adults 18 +) or 2.5 million female viewers (18+). This video is the first one minute video in the series and is on the Science Behind FASD.

In this two-minute video, leading pediatrician Dr. Gail Andrew and Alberta Health’s Chief Addiction and Mental Health officer, Dr. Michael Trew discuss Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

The 13^th Alberta Harm Reduction conference (June 2&3), and satellite on pregnancy and substance use (June 1).

 The Harm Reduction conference website is www.albertaharmreduction.com

The call for abstracts and applications for scholarships can be accessed on the website. The deadline for both is February 9, 2015. All information, and forms, are available on this website.     

The day before the Harm Reduction conference is a one day satellite session entitled Pregnancy and Drug Use: Emerging Trends in Policy and Practice. Information is attached. Attendees can register for the satellite day ($100) or as part of the conference ($50). See below:

Inclusion Grande Prairie Presents:

Check out this information sheet that was developed by the Canada FASD Research Networks Action Team

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The NW FASD Network will be hosting a free showing of the feature film “Run, Broken yet Brave”

Run, Broken Yet Brave takes a courageous and long overdue look at a topic that has for too long been unspoken or misunderstood. FASD has such a heavy impact on so many lives, and yet is dealt with in a shameful, hidden manner. Tom Simes and his cast of amateur (but awesome) actors bring humanity, humour, and heart to this subject in this penetrating protrayal of FASD and it’s far reaching ramifications.

Location: Community Social Development Department, 10030 102 Ave, Grande Prairie

Date: January 16th 2015

Time: 10:00am

Contact: Please contact Kim Sillito ksillito@cityofgp.com if you plan on attending or if you want more information.

Bring snacks if you wish! Hope to see you there!

Check out the trailer here

 Wishing you the Best in this Merry Season

We look forward to connecting with you in 2015!

On behalf of the North West FASD Network team

“Kim S., Jen, Kim H., Leanne and Gwen”

Check out this webinar on “Trauma Informed Practice”

Trauma-Informed Practice in Nova Scotia – A Webinar Series

Webinar 1 What do we mean by trauma informed practice and why is it important? A free event to be held Tuesday December 16, 2014 12 noon – 1:15 pm AST

http://bccewh.bc.ca/newsevents/webinars

Research: Results and Relevance 2015

Integrating research, policy, and promising practice around the world

Registration now open. Early bird registration deadline is January 30th, 2015.

http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/FASD2015/