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09/25/2025

Earlier this week, the U.S. government made headlines by linking autism to the use of acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) during pregnancy and suggesting leucovorin as a potential treatment for speech challenges in children with autism.

At FIREFLY, we want to promote the voices of experts, including those at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, who caution against oversimplifying or misrepresenting autism. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition.

Click here to read their full statement including a Q&A with Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, vice president of research at the Autism Research Centre (ARC), and Dr. Stuart D. Sims Chair in Autism and co-lead of ARC - https://hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-events/news/holland-bloorview-comments-us-report-autism?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBHCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiaXM2Q01qbG9jRlQ2ekU2AR5OLhPBSk_l6vkP65kSrsLDkFGUGaOaFUx1BmswOZbkKLVbX5CICob_qTBwDA_aem_DHjUf0S8AO-LO4o0wXG0vg

09/16/2025

KFA Logo Contest! 🎨
The Kenora Family Alliance (KFA) supports families, children, and youth in our community. We’re looking for a creative new logo to use in marketing, events, and online!
Contest running from September 15-Oct 17th- Show us your creativity and help represent KFA!
Winner announced Oct 21st
Send your logo to loconnor@kacl.ca

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Addison!! She was the winner of the brand new Apple Watch as part of our FASD Awareness campaign. A huge thank you to everyone who participated. We had more than 70 entries! Also a big thank you to our partnering agencies Kenora Chiefs Advisory, WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG, KACL, and Rainy River District School Board.

09/09/2025

September 9th is International FASD Day. This year’s FASD Awareness Month theme, “Everyone Plays a Part: Take Action!”.

Each of us has a role to play in creating a society that supports individuals with FASD and promotes healthy pregnancies. Small actions lead to big change – whether it’s taking a training session, raising awareness in your community, or having important conversations with loved ones about alcohol-free pregnancies. When we all take action, we build a more inclusive, informed, and supportive society.

Red Shoes Rock is an incredible grassroots movement that has gained international recognition. The idea behind Red Shoes Rock is simple: wear red shoes at FASD events to bring attention to this disability. Red shoes became a symbol for FASD awareness after Canadian educator and advocate, RJ Formanek, wore red shoes on an international stage to talk about FASD. For him, wearing red shoes are a symbol of power and strength.

What can you do to take action?

- Attend an local event
- Rock your red shoes
- Watch Canada Light Up Red for FASD
- Learn more things you can do here - https://canfasd.ca/fasd-awareness-month/everyone-plays-a-part/

About FASD Month
- International FASD Awareness Day is held annually on September 9th
- FASD Day was first held in 1999, making 2025 the 26th year
- FASD Day is held on the 9th day of the 9th month to highlight the importance of going alcohol-free during the full 9 months of pregnancy

09/08/2025

Our Campaign is almost at an end. The final day to submit your selfies with Merle or Toby is this Tuesday, Sept. 9. Find a poster, take a selfie with it and submit the image using the QR Code to be entered to win a brand new Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) in midnight as well as some swag from the Rainy River District School Board. We’ve dropped a number of hints on their locations in each community so scroll through our photos if you're still looking. You've got two more days, good luck!!

Kenora Chiefs Advisory KACL WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG

09/08/2025

With back to school in full swing, take the time you need to settle into new routines and remember to be gentle with yourself and those around you.

09/04/2025

There is still time to enter the FASD awareness month Red Shoes Rock contest! See the post below to learn how.

09/04/2025

09/03/2025

We’re back with another FASD Photo Hunt this year as we lead up to FASD Awareness Day on Tuesday, Sept. 9. We’ll be putting up posters in communities around the region this time with Toby the Wolf and Merle the Moose! Find one and take a selfie with it to win our grand prize (prize info coming soon!). In the meantime, we’ll be sharing photos of Toby and Merle as they make their way around Northwestern Ontario. Today we caught Toby chasing geese on the Kenora Harbourfront.

Make sure you’re following our Social Media Channels for our and hints at where they’re located in the region. Kenora Chiefs Advisory KCA NBDS Program WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE'IYEWIGAMIG

09/02/2025

September is FASD Awareness month. Wear your red shoes all month to show support for people with FASD and healthy pregnancies.

08/30/2025

Join Children’s Services on Sept 16 at Baby Beginnings in connection with Early ON.

08/27/2025

It's that time of the year again. The leaves are changing, the breeze is brisk, and our Inclusive Employer GIVEAWAY is back! 🏆

The theme? SOUPer September! Packed with everything you need to kick off cozy season and get you pre-heated for sweater weather. 🍁

How to enter? It's easy!
LIKE and COMMENT your favourite soup (or stew) on a chilly day. 🍲Winner will be contacted directly by one of our Employment Consultants (not a KACL Page) on September 5th.

Thanks to all of the Inclusive Employers that KACL has worked with over the years. Your continued commitment to inclusivity in our community does not go unnoticed! Curious about Disability Employment and want to chat about the benefits of hiring inclusively? Reach out to our specialized Employment Consultants: 807 467 5266 / EmploymentServices@kacl.ca