FASD Sessions 2026

Two- day FASD conference for professionals and service providers

The registration and payment deadline are Friday, February 20th at 5:00 pm. We will no longer be accepting registrations that wish to pay by cheque, all registrations today must be completed with a credit card payment.

With the theme, "FASD: Changing Practices" the 2026 FASD Sessions conference brings together leading experts and lived-experience voices to explore how evolving FASD research is reshaping the way we understand and respond to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This two-day conference highlights the importance of moving beyond traditional approaches toward practices that are informed, flexible, and strengths-based.

On March 3rd & 4th, professionals from all sectors, including education, justice, health, social services, and community organizations, will gain practical insight into recognizing FASD-related needs and responding in ways that promote understanding, inclusivity, and better outcomes. The conference includes an interactive workshop focused on real-world case studies, providing attendees with hands-on opportunities to apply learning, problem-solve collaboratively, and adapt their practices to better meet the needs of individuals with FASD.

Through shared learning, discussion, and collaboration, FASD Sessions 2026 encourages meaningful, practical change across fields and supports more effective, compassionate practices for individuals with FASD and the communities that support them.

Event Details:
Tuesday March 3 & Wednesday March 4
TCU Place
35 22nd St East, Saskatoon, SK
$250 per attendee

Conference Agenda:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

12:30 pm - Registration

1:30 pm - Opening Remarks

1:45 pm - Dr Peter Choate

4:30 pm - Day 1 closing

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

9:00 am - Myles Himmelreich

11:30 am - Lunch

12:15 pm - Shana Mohr & Andrea Kotlar

2:00 pm - break

2:15 pm - Case study workshop and panel led by FASD Network

3:30 pm - Day 2 closing

Sessions
The Intersection between FASD and Child Welfare by Dr Peter Choate

When child welfare becomes involved with a parent living with FASD, there is often an assumption of incapacity. The parent gets looked at from a deficit perspective. What happens when a balanced perspective between strengths and concerns is brought into the conversation along with ways support can tip that balance towards capacity? When the best interests ot the child are considered, connection to family is central to better outcomes. Growing up in care is typically not better so let's change that conversation.

**Please note**

Any organization wishing to pay by cheque must have payment sent in prior to February 20 or the associated regsitrations will be cancelled. Payment will not be accepted at the event.

Cheques can be made payable to
The FASD Network
#302 39 23rd Street East
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 0H6