FASD

• Individual with FASD calls for less stigma at Saskatoon conference

  "There is so much shame and blame and stigma with FASD," said Myles Himmelreich, who lives with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2023
  
• FASD Network of Saskatchewan marks awareness day with public breakfast, walk

  The event took place in Friendship Park on Friday to raise awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Sept. 9 marks the 24th anniversary of International FASD Awareness Day.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Sept. 7

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Sept. 7.

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Experts fear pandemic drinking habits could lead to a rise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

  More stress and less support may have led more women of childbearing years to drink during the pandemic. And some experts suspect that could mean an increase in cases of FASD.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
• FASD project seeks to diagnose Saskatchewan offenders, support better outcomes

  The goal is to connect people with supports to keep them in the community and out of the criminal justice system.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
• Saskatchewan Foster Family Association responds to call for more support

  In response to a critical letter calling for more support for foster parents in Saskatchewan, the SFFA said existing supports are extensive.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
• Saskatoon cop calls on improved foster care supports following 17-year-old’s killing

  A Saskatoon police officer has written an open letter to the deputy premier calling on improved supports for foster families following the killing of a 17-year-old boy.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2020
• Raising awareness about FASD in Regina

  Regina's FASD Awareness Network hopes to change the conversation around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to encourage healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies

  Health

  Sep 9, 2019
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• Feds announce almost $1M for project supporting indigenous people in justice system

  The federal government announced almost $1 million on Friday towards a U of R led initiative aiming to aid indigenous people through the court and justice system and in the community.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2019
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• Research on autism in Indigenous communities to be conducted

  Cowessess First Nation along with the Autism Research Centre and other partners are developing a program to explore autism in indigenous communities.

  Health

  May 23, 2019