A message from the Premier of the Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories is pleased to be part of the Canada Northwest FASD Partnership and is committed to collaborating on prevention, intervention, care and support through sharing best knowledge and practices and developing common strategies to address the complexities of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is committed to the vision of strong individuals, families and communities sharing the benefits and responsibilities of a unified, environmentally sustainable and prosperous Northwest Territories.
One of the GNWT's goals is to have healthy, educated people. We must focus on prevention by promoting healthy choices and lifestyles and on the role of personal and family responsibility.
The achievement of this goal starts with our youngest citizens, the children. FASD is a lifelong disability. Early diagnosis, supportive environments and a range of special supports and services assist individuals and their families in their journey for self-reliance and well-being.
The GNWT focus on FASD prevention has been identified as a priority within health promotion and early childhood development. The GNWT aims to strategically develop initiatives that focus on:
- Reducing the number of children born with FASD
- Increasing public awareness through education
- Providing timely diagnosis for children, youth and adults affected by FASD
- Supporting individuals and families affected by FASD
I invite you to visit the Department of Health and Social Services website (www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca) for information on our programs and services.
Floyd K. Roland
Premier of the Northwest Territories
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