Events, Calendar, and Announcements
Canada FASD Conference - October 21-23, 2025
Canada’s premier semi-annual FASD conference.
Haunted House - Esther Fest 2024 - October 25-26
Uniquely scary fundraiser for FANS (Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia).
1 Penny Lane, Amerst. October 25 & 26, 2024
CanFASD Webinar: FASD and Education - Strategies for Success
CanFASD Webinar series - FASD and Education: Strategies for Success
FANS Family Day - Saturday, September 21, 2024
Join us in Halifax for our second Family Day gathering.
International FASD Awareness Day, Monday, September 9, 2024
International FASD Awareness Day. Start the conversation!
Webinar - FASD and Aggression: From Conceptualization to Clinical Best Practice - Friday, August 16, 2024 (Via Zoom)
In this CanFASD webinar, attendees will learn about the conceptualization of aggressive behaviours and FASD while hearing about new research on clinical best practice using the application of Nonviolent Resistance. Attendees can expect to hear from both researchers in the field and in-body experiences.
Family Support Monday - Monday, August 5, 2024
An hour of sharing and listening. (TEAMS Online). Go to our Facebook page for the invitation link.
FANS Family Day - Saturday, July 20,2024
FANS Family Day was an afternoon of fun for families living with FASD.
Announcements
July 2024 - FANS (Fetal Alcohol Nova Scotia) launches new website
September is International FASD Awareness Month. It is a great opportunity to talk about FASD.
September 9, 2024 is FASD Awareness Day. Watch for venues being lit up red to bring awareness of FASD throughout the province.
Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director of the Canadian FASD Research Netword (CanFASD) wins the highest Canadian Medical Association award for her service to the FASD community. Find the details here: https://www.cma.ca/get-involved/awards/owen-adams-award-honour/audrey-mcfarlane