North FASD Coalition

03/09/2026

03/02/2026

FASD can impact how a person communicates, processes information, and manages tasks at work but with the right supports, individuals can thrive in the workplace.

03/02/2026

FASD Online Training, free until March 31!

Flexible online learning opportunities for you or your team.

CanFASD’s online training supports learners at every stage, from foundational knowledge to advanced, sector-specific practice.

Did you know that Level One is FREE to enroll in always, but Level Two has FREE ENROLLMENT only until March 31 for Manitoba residents.

Best of all, when you enroll, you have ONE YEAR to complete your courses.

Explore courses and register here: https://canfasd.ca/online-learners/ -1

02/18/2026

Are you looking to better understand substance use issues in individuals with FASD?

Our self-paced online course, Substance Use and Treatment in FASD, equips you with practical skills and insights to support individuals facing challenges related to both FASD and substance use.

Whether you're a service provider, caregiver, or community worker, this course offers valuable tools and strategies to help you understand treatment through an FASD-informed lens.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/u8s150WGFwq

02/18/2026

Join the MB FASD Coalition for a free Info Series Workshop on Substance Exposures in Pregnancy, facilitated by Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman.

🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

This session is free to attend and sponsored by the Manitoba FASD Coalition and the Manitoba FASD Family Network

Learn more, ask questions, and be part of an important conversation. Be sure to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-6Fv2N8qQxaR9_5FUXctzg #/registration

10/30/2025

Stigma often stems from misconceptions about FASD and can lead to individuals and families facing discrimination, judgment, and limited access to support services. Challenging stigma is crucial for fostering understanding, empathy, and effective support systems for those affected by FASD.

10/21/2025

Upcoming FASD training!

10/04/2025

Huge thanks to our amazing coalition members and community champions who shone a light on FASD awareness in September! Let's remember that embracing acceptance and understanding is the key to unlocking the incredible potential of individuals living with neurodiversity. Every day is a fresh chance to spread love, kindness, and awareness in our communities. ALL BRAINS ARE BEAUTIFUL 💖

10/03/2025

Introducing... Whitney Landego! Whitney is a Mental Wellness & Recovery Practitioner in the North.
Mental health is an important consideration for people with FASD, despite the challenges they face in accessing mental health services and support. If you are a frontline mental health counsellor, therapist, prevention mentor, crisis worker, substance use professional or community mental health provider, play a part in supporting people with FASD and healthy pregnancies by:

-Using the Mental Health Toolkit
-Watching the Mental Health, Suicidality, and FASD webinar
-Listening to a podcast on Mental Health and FASD
-Learning about how access to housing, location, history of colonization, and other factors contribute to mental health concerns


https://canfasd.ca/fasd-awareness-month/everyone-plays-a-part/

10/02/2025

This is Erin Donovan-Condon, French and English Resource Support Teacher at Ecole Riverside School. Resource teachers in Manitoba support students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through the student-specific planning process (working collaboratively with a team that includes parents, classroom teachers, and other specialists). They implement specific strategies, to address learning challenges related to FASD. They also contribute to creating supportive classroom environments and developing individualized plans and adaptations to meet the student's unique learning needs.

Great job Erin and thank you for helping us raise awarness of FASD!

Everyone can play a part in FASD awareness, see what you can do below.
https://canfasd.ca/fasd-awareness-month/everyone-plays-a-part/