North of Superior: International FASD Day Mini POW WOW - Part 1

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities with lifelong implications.

The FASD Stakeholders for Ontario is working to respond to emerging issues, changing environment, and available resources by focusing on priorities related to gaps or challenges associated with this complex disability.

FASD Stakeholders for Ontario envisions an Ontario in which FASD will be prevented and all those living with FASD will have an opportunity to maximize their potential by leading full and productive lives.

The Vision relies on coordinated, complementary, planned approaches across all sectors. The achievement of the Vision shall be lead to: * Citizens of Ontario are aware of the disabilities related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the risks associated with the use of alcohol and other substance during pregnancy. * Women are effectively supported in reducing or stopping alcohol and other substance use during pregnancy and in achieving improved health in related areas known to reduce risk. As a result, a decreased number of infants will be born affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. * Individuals affected by FASD and related birth defects/disabilities are identify in a timely manner and secondary disabilities are minimized. Children, youth and adults with FASD and their families/support networks have access to a comprehensive and life-long range of supports. * For individuals in the justice system affected by FASD, the objective is to provide responses that access appropriate health and social welfare treatment services while not jeopardizing community safety. * An environment that is supportive to research to guide improved prevention, early intervention, diagnosis, assessment, planning, service delivery and policy is supported.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Thunder Bay
• Marina Park
• POW WOW
• FASD

[artfantasies]

I never thought that the clothings are so colourful. It's fantastic. I know almost nothing about the native americans, their culture and their knowledges.

[enviromatt2009]

Hi Art:

Just like any other aboriginal people worldwide, they have their own culture. Even with the Europeans, they had their own culture and some of these keeps changing hence soical challenges affecting other cultures. Instead of cultures integrate with each other, there is always a conflict......driven by hungry for power and material wealth. Man has never stop to enjoy what it has but push harder each day to be #1. Individualism takes over....just my lousy views...lol

[stormspinner1]

5/5 stars! I went to a pow-wow several years ago, particiapated in the Friendship Dance. The Native American man who danced with me called me StormDancer. =] This was before I started writing poetry and PorchChasing: I am the StormSpinner. =] Wonder if he knew something I didn't?!?

[enviromatt2009]

many thanks for the compliment. Yes, its a good thing try dance with various types of drums. I would love to see a huge gathering and see the various types of regalia.

I guess he knew something before you became aware of...a good thing..