Father’s Day message

Brandon Britt’s wife Angie and their three children decorated this t-shirt for him at the Father’s Day Picnic at Marina Park in Thunder Bay June 14. Over 150 participants helped spread the message that alcohol and pregnancy do not mix. “Memory is important to First Nations because we rely on storytelling and oral traditions. Alcohol can have a damaging effect on memory.” The Union of Ontario Indians Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program would like to say Chi Miigwetch to all men and fathers in Anishinabek Territory who support mothers in avoiding alcohol during pregnancy. When you protect our children from prenatal alcohol exposure you are also protecting our teachings and our oral history.  – By Lynda Banning