Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day Mini Pow Wow
Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day Mini Pow Wow is an annual gathering in Thunder Bay focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2018: The tenth annual event was held at Current River Park in Thunder Bay in September 2018. The gathering included a Moment of Reflection held on the ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month. The event featured a special dancing out ceremony, a free lunch, and giveaways to promote awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.[2]
- September 2019: The 11th annual event was held on September 9, 2019, in Thunder Bay. The gathering uses the Pow Wow format to promote healing, community support, and education regarding the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The 2019 ceremony included a special tribute to Dave Fulton for his long-term commitment to supporting parents.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mini pow wow honours mothers and late FASD advocate", Anishinabek News, 17 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘It’s important to recognize the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy’", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).