Community Events
VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS OFFERED ON ZOOM
Presentations and community events hosted by Fibromyalgia Association Canada
De-Stress with Some Amazing QIGONG TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 at 5PM ET
This Qigong lesson offers a gentle way to help manage the effects of the summer season while creating an opportunity to reconnect, both with yourself and with others, in ways that feel manageable and meaningful.
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FibroChat – How to Use the 2016 Diagnostic Criteria
FibroChat: We’ll be discussing the 2016 Diagnotsic Critera for fibromyalgia and understanding how they are used.
Replays of our Past Events
Understanding Supportive Pain Self-Management: The Interdisciplinary Roundtable Series (Virtual)
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Understanding Supportive Pain Self-Management: The Interdisciplinary Roundtable Series (Virtual) Pain Awareness Week Interdisciplinary Collaborative Roundtable Series: a 3 day event you won’t want to miss!
De-Stress Day with QIGONG October 21 at 5PM EST
Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC’s Peer Support would like to remind you that October is a time for balance.
Peer Support Meetup: Members Christmas Party
Join FAC members for a holiday hangout. Join together for some cheer and get to know other members in the community.
Peer Support Meetup: GAMES NIGHT
Join FAC members for a holiday hangout. Join together for some cheer and get to know other members in the community.
Peer Support Meetup: Journalling
Join FAC members for a new year journalling session and chat. Hangout and get to know other members of the community.
A Place to Feel Connected This Season – FAC’s Holiday Hangouts Are Back
Looking for a calm, friendly place this holiday season? FAC’s Holiday Hangout return with weekly virtual sessions designed for anyone living with fibromyalgia. You can come as you are and find community.
FAC’s Holiday Hangouts Are Back!
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also be overwhelming or lonely, especially when you’re living with fibromyalgia.
The holiday season often comes with many expectations, like twinkling lights, festive gatherings, warm meals, family and laughter. But for many of us living with fibromyalgia , holidays can also bring stress, fatigue, isolation, loneliness or emotional overload. And for some, “holiday cheer” can feel out of reach.
Town Hall Chat – January 27th, 2025
Town Hall: Let’s start the new year getting answers to some of the most common questions received at FAC. We’ll continue where we left off in November. If you have questions you’d like answers to, submit them to….
Peer Support Meetup: Stitch & Chat
Gather your favorite fibre projects and join us for a Peer Support Stitch & Chat session on October 9th from 2:30-4pm EST.
Pharmacy Appreciation Month: Questions for Janice was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 12 pm ET
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March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month
– Q&A with Pharmacist Janice Sumpton
Pharmacists are often one of the most accessible members of the healthcare team.
For people living with fibromyalgia, they can provide valuable guidance on …
Psychology Month: Questions for Jessica
Watch the Replay: February is Psychology Month – Join FAC for a live Q&A session with Registered Psychologist Jessica Friesen in recognition of Psychology Month. Explore practical mental health strategies to support fibromyalgia self-management and ask your questions in a supportive, educational space. Add new tools to your self-management toolbox and strengthen the connection between mental and physical health.
What’s new in the treatment of insomnia? Dr. David Gardner
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What’s new in the treatment of Insomnia? . For those who suffer with fibromyalgia, we all know that getting a good sleep is key to managing our condition and often insomnia can interfere with our ability to get that good night’s sleep we need so much. Dr. Gardner will present tips and tools to make sleep better.
ORGANIZED BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RELEVANT TO FIBROMYALGIA AND ITS COMORBIDITIES
One to One Wellness Veteran Workshops: Trauma and Pain Self Management
If you’re a veteran looking for assistance with trauma and chronic pain, One to One Wellness is offering a Canada-wide, Blue Cross eligible workshop program that can help.
Canadian Pain Society – National Pain Rounds For Professionals
Canadian Pain Society hosts the National Pain Rounds on the last Friday of each month (except December.) Find out about their Pain Rounds for Professionals
Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Pain? Check Out the Power Over Pain Portal July, 2026 Events Calendar
You are not alone on your journey to cope with pain –
There is hope.
Power Over Pain provides you with access to resources, courses, peer support and much more.
Power Over Pain Portal –June Events Calendar
You are not alone on your journey to cope with pain –
There is hope.
Power Over Pain provides you with access to resources, courses, peer support and much more.
Power Over Pain Portal — May Events Calendar
You are not alone on your journey to cope with pain –
There is hope.
Power Over Pain provides you with access to resources, courses, peer support and much more.
Power Over Pain Portal — Winter Events Calendar
Power Over Pain Portal hosts several interactive sessions each month. Find their latest events…
Resolute Legal Seminars
Resolute Legal provides weekly seminars on topics which could be helpful for fibromyalgia sufferers.
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