The second group was comprised of workshop participants. They increased their knowledge and skills by learning to share observations, thoughts feeling and stories with a group.

A series of stories were written and shared around the theme of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect. Allan Sapp, a famous Cree painter, mentored Dwayne Sapp in the development of illustrations for the stories. The stories have been translated into Cree and interest has been expressed in publishing the stories.

Source of Funds: First Nations and Inuit Health Branch

Unique Features of this Program: The use of Aboriginal storying to prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect. Facilitators were surprised to see the level of information shared. Sharing was done in a spontaneous and respectful manner. It has been suggested that the storytelling/writing model be used as a health care prevention model and applied to other issues.