Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative funds programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of FASD, as well as intervention strategies that help children and families living with FASD.

Funded programs help pregnant women stay alcohol free by teaching them about the effects of alcohol on unborn babies, and by supporting and promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Projects and activities also help children and adults that were born with FASD.

Programs and Funding

The FASD Initiative funds new programs and activities, as well as programs and activities that already exist in Nunavut’s communities.

Programs and activities must:

• Support pregnant women in making healthy choices for themselves and their baby
• Support people born with FASD
• Raise community awareness about the effects of FASD

Previously Fund Programs

Previously funded programs and events include:

• Celebrating Pregnancy: Pin and Certificate Program
• Inuit Traditional Culture Project
• The Early Intervention Program
• The Nearest and Dearest Program
• The Suputiit and Qiturnagaksaqattiarniq Programs for Teen Mothers
• Inutsipagutit (Cherishing Life) Project
• People Helping People Mentoring Program
• International FASD Day

Resources

• FASD Brochure
• FASD Fact Sheet

Contacts

For more information on FASD programs or funding, contact:

Territorial FASD Coordinator
(867) 975-5700
Email