PROVINCE COMMITS $100,000 TO FASD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is receiving $100,000 in funding from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness and prevention.

"Current First Nations and Métis Relations Minister June Draude and former Saskatchewan Party MLA Arlene Julé dedicated immense time and effort to this issue when we were in opposition," Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Dan D'Autremont said. "Building on their leadership, our government remains committed to raising awareness in Saskatchewan communities about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant and helping reduce the devastating effects of FASD."

The funding will be used by the Institute to help develop new activities that will focus on raising awareness across the province at the grassroots level. Funding will also support the development of new multimedia material that will be used to teach local community leaders about FASD as well as raise awareness with the general public. As well, the grants will continue to support an FASD Speakers' Bureau which focuses on increasing FASD education among front-line workers, caregivers and professionals across Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Prevention Institute program co-ordinator Bev Drew said continued support from the government will help ensure a multi-faceted approach to FASD prevention continues.

"Our FASD prevention efforts across the province are greatly enhanced by the funding we receive from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority," Drew said. "This funding allows us to offer and support a variety of FASD awareness and education activities in every corner of the province."

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For more information, contact:

David Morris
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1721
Email: dmorris@slga.gov.sk.ca