Approved Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE)
Projects
2000-2001 approved FAS/FAE projects:
Alberta Treaty 8 Health Council,
18178-102 Avenue., Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1S7
This project featured awareness training on FAS/FAE within community
health centres or school settings in 23 First Nations within the
Treaty 8 Alberta territory. This training resulted in the mobilization
and increased understanding of this serious issue. It provided
the parents of FAS/FAE children with a sense of hope, understanding
and inspiration to continue with the challenging job of raising
an FAS/FAE child without feeling isolated. It also enabled the
communities to develop their own prevention models conducive to
their cultural and traditional values.
Contact: Joyce Cardinal
Phone (780) 444-9366, Fax (780)919-5736, e-mail: joyce@at8ha.com
Anishinaabe Mino Ayaawin Inc.
Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Health,
401-286 Smith St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1K4
The FAS/FAE Prevention/Community Mobilization Project provided
training and mobilization of key frontline workers on FAS/FAE prevention,
supporting strong community relations between 7 First Nation communities
in Manitoba. It was able to reach the identified key target groups
and a total of 54 community workers participated in the three day
training session. The development of a community work plan ensured
a collaborative and coordinated approach in addressing FAS/FAE.
As a result of the three day training session a Steering Committee
was developed to oversee the community work plans and follow-up
on decisions.
Contact: Daryl Cote, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (204)659-2094, Fax: (204) 947-2908, e-mail: hltres@escape.ca
Battlefords Tribal Council Indian Health Services Inc.
P.O. Box 1658, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 3W2
The intention of this project was to provide frontline workers
with training in the use of storytelling to sensitize and inform
the community about FAS/FAE. In partnership with Indian Bands,
Battlefords and Area Child Development Program and Saskatchewan
Literacy Network, this FAS/FAE special project, was a two day workshop
which involved storytelling/story writing and training of trainers.
This method of promoting awareness was chosen since it was perceived
to be non-threatening for those in attendance. A total of 5 communities
were served. Forty eight attended the FAS/FAE workshop and 11 people
attended the training the trainers workshop. Besides increasing
the knowledge achieved on the issue of FAS/FAE, the stories produced
will be used as resource material. The stories clearly outline
some of the serious challenges of FAS/FAE children, who are experiencing
life-long disabilities that could have been prevented.
Contact: Janice Kennedy
Phone: (306) 937-6700, Fax: (306)445-8355, e-mail: btcihs@sk.sympatico.ca
Deh Cho Friendship Centre,
P.O. Box 470, Fort Simpson,
Northwest Territories, X0E 0N0
This project provided training workshops for health care workers,
educators and community members on the causes, preventability and
implications of FAS/FAE. It was focussed on training and capacity
development for front line workers in 7 different communities of
the
Northwest Territories Region. There were130 participants. Besides identifying
the barriers to setting up programs and solutions for preventing
FAS/FAE, an evaluation of the project was conducted.
Contact: Gerald Antoine
Phone: (867)695-2577, Fax: (867)695-2141, e-mail: friends@cancom.net
First Nations Education Council,
240 Place Sondakwa, Wendake, Quebec, G0A 4V0
This project provided training on FAS/FAE, and developed practical
tools and methods for special education teachers. It increased
the awareness and expertise of font line workers and promoted the
development of resource material, thereby broadening the knowledge
base of people affected by FAS/FAE, including educators, frontline
workers and youth. A total of 1000 people were reached through
the project.
Contact: Lise Kistabish, Assistant Director
Phone (418) 842-7672, Fax (418)842-9988, e-mail: cepnfnec@total.net
Kettle and Stony Point Health Services,
P.O. Box 670, Forest Ontario, N0N 1J0
This project provided capacity training for service providers
to enable them to develop ongoing, sustainable action plans on
FAS/FAE in the respective First Nation communities. This initiative
increased the number of community members with knowledge of FAS-FAE.
Contact: Janet George, Project Coordinator
Phone: (519) 786-5647, Fax: (519) 786-4541, e-mail: janetg@ksphs.on.ca
Mamaweswen,
The North Shore Tribal Council,
49 Indian Road, Cutler, Ontario, P0P 1B0
This FAS/FAE Capacity Building and Prevention project consisted
of a 5 day workshop and included front-line prevention workers
using a "Train the Trainer"approach to prepare the workers
on how to develop and deliver community awareness activities. A
series of one day workshops were also held with educational, health
and social work professionals. A total of 52 participants attended
the training series. This project promoted awareness and increased
communication networking on FAS/FAE, which is conducive to building
a more cooperative and collaborative approach in addressing this
serious social issue. The North Shore Tribal Council is a collaborative
working group made up of 7 First Nation partners.
Contact: Betty McCullough, Project Coordinator
Phone/Fax: (250) 949-8732
Musgamagw Tsawutaineuk Tribal Council,
P.O. Box 90, Alert Bay, British Columbia, V0N 1A0
This project was intended to inform/train community members and
frontline workers about FAS/FAE and provide a mechanism for networking
and information sharing between the 4 communities, 3 of which are
accessible only by seaplane or boat. Participants identified and
worked with community members at risk, specifically women ages
12 to 45, and raised community awareness of FAS/FAE by holding
culturally appropriate community workshops. The project promoted
and fostered relations between four First Nations Communities and
also identified the training needed by front line workers.
Contact: Fern Assinewe, Health Director
Phone: (705)865-2171, Fax: (705)865-3307, e-mail: mttc@island.net
Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association ,
131 Bank Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1P 57N
Pauktuutit's FAS/FAE Prevention/Community Mobilization project
reached 53 Inuit communities through resource materials distributed
to community health or addiction workers and media coverage. It
promoted healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies and encouraged discussion
about FAS/FAE. The project produced a culturally and linguistically
appropriate radio play "Before I was Born" on stations
throughout the North. Youth are the target audience of the play
and were involved in its production and in the direction, acting
and filming of the complementary 26 minute video of the same title.
The video story is about a young pregnant teenager and her journey
through her pregnancy. The complete kit also includes a facilitators'
viewing guide and a poster. The poster and other kit components
feature the winning artwork of a school girl in Labrador. Approximate
cost of the kit is $50.
Contact: Catherine Carry, Special Projects Coordinator
Phone: (613) 238-3977, Fax: (613) 238-1787, e-mail: famviol@pauktuutit.on.ca
Taku River Tlingit First Nation,
Box 132, Atlin, British Columbia, V0W 1A0
This project was designed to create a support/respite network
for FAS/FAE care givers, while raising awareness of FAS/FAE among
potential mothers, and community leaders, and encouraging the development
of a community mobilized social action justice plan on the issue.
The project increased and promoted communication networking among
various parts of the Tlingit First Nation people. This project
reached approximately 52 critical people within the Taku River
Tlingit First Nation.
Contact: Ed Anderson
Phone: (250) 651-7755, Fax: (705) 651-7654
Acting for Mr. Anderson: Linda McGill, e-mail: bwood@trtfn.net
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