May 17, 18 & 19, 2006 - Queensbury Convention Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan
Objectives
The partnership was an alliance of seven jurisdictions working towards the development and promotion of an interprovincial/territorial approach to prevention, intervention, care and support of individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The two and one-half day conference provided a forum for community partners to hear from experts in the field of FAS and community development. In addition, the pre-conference day included introductory sessions on community development and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The focus of the main conference was to enhance skills, strengthen community networks and learn about emerging information in this field
Strategies
By using a call for abstracts TCEM was able to tap the many areas in all the western provinces and territories where people and communities are working on these same objectives
Speakers were bought in from across Canada and the United States to provide a fresh look at the subject
Members from all of the seven jurisdictions used their contacts to encourage participation
Results
Over 600 people participated in the conference as attendees, speakers, and moderators
Attendees considered the event to be a great success and felt it was geared to their needs
Caregivers, physicians, social workers, researchers all attended and felt it was worthwhile
Set a benchmark for various provincial and federal organizations working together to achieve success
