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\u00c9v\u00e9nements communautaires<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

CONF\u00c9RENCES NATIONALES VIRTUELLES, S\u00c9MINAIRES, ATELIERS PROPOS\u00c9S SUR ZOOM<\/h2>\n

Pr\u00e9sentations et \u00e9v\u00e9nements communautaires organis\u00e9s par l'Association de la Fibromyalgie du Canada (l'AFC)<\/p>\n

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\"Accessibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>

QUESTION AND ANSWER PANEL: Types of Accessibility Barriers Faced by People with Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/h2>

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Join us May 27th at 12 PM Eastern for a discussion about the types of accessibility barriers faced by those with fibromyalgia. This informative discussion will talk about the types of barriers along with ideas and solutions to overcome accessibility barriers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Rediffusions de nos \u00e9v\u00e9nements pass\u00e9s<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
\"National<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Understanding Supportive Pain Self-Management: The Interdisciplinary Roundtable Series (Virtual)<\/a><\/h2>

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Watch the Replay: <\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress Day with QIGONG October 21 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support would like to remind you that October is a time for balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Christmas<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Peer Support Meetup: Members Christmas Party<\/a><\/h2>

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Join FAC members for a holiday hangout. Join together for some cheer and get to know other members in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"FAC<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Peer Support Meetup: GAMES NIGHT<\/a><\/h2>

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Join FAC members for a holiday hangout. Join together for some cheer and get to know other members in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Peer<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Peer Support Meetup: Journalling<\/a><\/h2>

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Join FAC members for a new year journalling session and chat. Hangout and get to know other members of the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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A Place to Feel Connected This Season – FAC\u2019s Holiday Hangouts Are Back<\/a><\/h2>

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Looking for a calm, friendly place this holiday season? FAC\u2019s Holiday Hangout return with weekly virtual sessions designed for anyone living with fibromyalgia. You can come as you are and find community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Advertising<\/span><\/a><\/div>

FAC\u2019s Holiday Hangouts Are Back!\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>

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The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also be overwhelming or lonely, especially when you\u2019re living with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n

Why FAC’s Holiday Hangouts Matter.<\/p>\n

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, \u201choliday cheer\u201d can feel out of reach.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the idea behind our Fibromyalgia Association Canada (FAC) Holiday Hangouts goes beyond simple social events they are are also about building a community of understanding, compassion, and support when it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Town<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Town Hall Chat – January 27th, 2025<\/a><\/h2>

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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….<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"FAC<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Peer Support Meetup: Stitch & Chat<\/a><\/h2>

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Gather your favorite fibre projects and join us for a Peer Support Stitch & Chat session on October 9th from 2:30-4pm EST.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Pharmacy<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Pharmacy Appreciation Month: Questions for Janice was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 12 pm ET<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY:<\/p>\n

Mars est le mois de reconnaissance des pharmaciens <\/p>\n

\u2013 Q&A with Pharmacist Janice Sumpton<\/p>\n

Mars est le Mois de la reconnaissance des pharmaciens, une p\u00e9riode pour souligner le r\u00f4le essentiel que jouent les pharmaciens et le personnel des pharmacies dans le soutien de la sant\u00e9 et du bien-\u00eatre des Canadiens, y compris ceux qui vivent avec la fibromyalgie.<\/p>\n

Join Fibromyalgia Association Canada (FAC) for a special live Q&A session with pharmacist Janice Sumpton in recognition of Pharmacy Appreciation Month.<\/p>\n

Les pharmaciens sont souvent parmi les membres les plus accessibles de l'\u00e9quipe soignante.<\/p>\n

Pour les personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie, ils peuvent fournir des conseils pr\u00e9cieux sur la gestion des m\u00e9dicaments, les effets secondaires, les interactions m\u00e9dicamenteuses, les options en vente libre et les strat\u00e9gies pour soulager la douleur, am\u00e9liorer le sommeil et g\u00e9rer globalement les sympt\u00f4mes.<\/p>\n

Au cours de cette s\u00e9ance interactive, Janice va :
\nR\u00e9ponses \u00e0 vos questions sur les m\u00e9dicaments couramment utilis\u00e9s dans la fibromyalgie
\nDiscuter des pratiques m\u00e9dicamenteuses s\u00e9curitaires
\nPartagez des conseils pour communiquer efficacement avec votre pharmacien
\nFournir des conseils pratiques pour vous aider \u00e0 vous sentir plus \u00e0 l'aise dans la gestion de votre plan de traitement<\/p>\n

C\u2019est une merveilleuse occasion de c\u00e9l\u00e9brer les pharmaciens et le personnel des pharmacies tout en obtenant des informations fiables et pratiques pour vous accompagner dans votre parcours avec la fibromyalgie.<\/p>\n

Inscrivez-vous d\u00e8s aujourd'hui et venez poser vos questions<\/p>\n

Nous avons h\u00e2te de vous y voir !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Psychology<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Psychology Month: Questions for Jessica<\/a><\/h2>

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Dr,<\/span><\/a><\/div>

What\u2019s new in the treatment of insomnia? Dr. David Gardner<\/a><\/h2>

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Watch the Replay: <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Fibro Chat with Trudy and Lynn October 1 @ 12 pm ET<\/a><\/h2>

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Watch the Replay: <\/p>\n

Fibro Chat with Trudy and Lynn October 1 @ 12 pm ET This Fibro chat with Trudy and Lynn will be wrapping up Fresh Start September with a focus on Pacing, Planning, and Prioritizing. Having a care plan that helps improve quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Dr.<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Nouveau d\u00e9part en septembre \u2013 Table ronde sur l'autogestion de la fibromyalgie<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY- Fresh Start September Round Table – September is a time for new beginnings. FAC\u2019s upcoming round table brings together a physiotherapist and a physiatrist to share practical strategies that can help you refresh your routines, manage symptoms, and move forward with greater confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Journ\u00e9e de d\u00e9tente avec QIGONG le 16 septembre \u00e0 17 h HNE<\/a><\/h2>

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Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. It’s Fresh Start September and self care is on the list!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress Day with QIGONG November 18 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support encourages you to remember that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others during this season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Town<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Town Hall Chat – November 24th<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY!!<\/p>\n

Town Hall Chat: tune in for answers to some of the most common questions we hear at FAC like “how do you work?” or “how do you care for your kids?” or “who diagnoses this?” Everyone welcome!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Watch The Replay: Fibro Chat: March 17, 2026<\/a><\/h2>

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Watch the Replay: <\/p>\n

Discussion sur la fibromyalgie : L\u2019Association canadienne de la fibromyalgie (ACF) vous invite \u00e0 vous joindre \u00e0 nous le 17 mars pour une discussion enrichissante sur la fibromyalgie avec Trudy et Lynn, centr\u00e9e sur le th\u00e8me \u00ab Avoir des amiti\u00e9s et une vie sociale lorsqu\u2019on vit avec la fibromyalgie \u00bb.<\/p>\n

Vivre avec la fibromyalgie peut rendre difficile le maintien des liens sociaux. Les fluctuations des sympt\u00f4mes, la fatigue et la douleur peuvent affecter la capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 faire des projets, \u00e0 tenir ses engagements ou \u00e0 participer aux activit\u00e9s comme avant. Ces difficult\u00e9s peuvent parfois engendrer un sentiment d'isolement, d'incompr\u00e9hension, voire la rupture d'amiti\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Fibro Chat Dec 3, 2025<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY – For International Day of Persons with Disabilities the Fibro Chat with Trudy and Lynn will talk about the importance of acknowledging disability without letting it define you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress with QIGONG –TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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Qigong \u2013 De-stress from the day with Carolynne & Fibromyalgia Association Canada Peer Support through a free Qigong session.<\/p>\n

Le qigong est une pratique douce et fluide qui allie mouvement, respiration et pleine conscience. Il peut contribuer \u00e0 apaiser le syst\u00e8me nerveux, \u00e0 r\u00e9duire le stress, \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer le sommeil et \u00e0 soulager les tensions musculaires \u2013 des bienfaits particuli\u00e8rement pr\u00e9cieux pour les personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie. Une pratique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re peut \u00e9galement favoriser un meilleur \u00e9quilibre, un regain d'\u00e9nergie et une sensation de bien-\u00eatre g\u00e9n\u00e9ral.<\/p>\n

Le programme de soutien par les pairs de AFC vous rappelle l\u2019importance de vous accorder du temps pour le repos, les soins personnels et les liens sociaux. Qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse de participer \u00e0 une s\u00e9ance, de partager un moment de mouvement en toute tranquillit\u00e9 ou de contacter un ami, de petits gestes peuvent vous aider \u00e0 vous sentir plus ancr\u00e9 et soutenu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

FibroChat – The Importance of Awareness Month & How to Prepare for an Easier Summer<\/a><\/h2>

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FibroChat: Awareness Week & Getting Ready for Summer Weather. Join the conversation. Sign up for the May 19th chat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Journ\u00e9e de d\u00e9tente avec le Qi Gong AUJOURD'HUI \u2013 MARDI 21 AVRIL 2026 \u00e0 17 h HNE<\/a><\/h2>

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Qigong \u2013 De-stress from the day with Carolynne & Fibromyalgia Association Canada Peer Support through a free Qigong session.<\/p>\n

Le qigong est une pratique douce et fluide qui allie mouvement, respiration et pleine conscience. Il peut contribuer \u00e0 apaiser le syst\u00e8me nerveux, \u00e0 r\u00e9duire le stress, \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer le sommeil et \u00e0 soulager les tensions musculaires \u2013 des bienfaits particuli\u00e8rement pr\u00e9cieux pour les personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie. Une pratique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re peut \u00e9galement favoriser un meilleur \u00e9quilibre, un regain d'\u00e9nergie et une sensation de bien-\u00eatre g\u00e9n\u00e9ral.<\/p>\n

Le programme de soutien par les pairs de AFC vous rappelle l\u2019importance de vous accorder du temps pour le repos, les soins personnels et les liens sociaux. Qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse de participer \u00e0 une s\u00e9ance, de partager un moment de mouvement en toute tranquillit\u00e9 ou de contacter un ami, de petits gestes peuvent vous aider \u00e0 vous sentir plus ancr\u00e9 et soutenu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Journ\u00e9e de d\u00e9tente avec le Qi Gong, le 17 mars 2026 \u00e0 17h (heure de l'Est)<\/a><\/h2>

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Qigong \u2013 De-stress from the day with Carolynne & Fibromyalgia Association Canada Peer Support through a free Qigong session.<\/p>\n

Le qigong est une pratique douce et fluide qui allie mouvement, respiration et pleine conscience. Il peut contribuer \u00e0 apaiser le syst\u00e8me nerveux, \u00e0 r\u00e9duire le stress, \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer le sommeil et \u00e0 soulager les tensions musculaires \u2013 des bienfaits particuli\u00e8rement pr\u00e9cieux pour les personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie. Une pratique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re peut \u00e9galement favoriser un meilleur \u00e9quilibre, un regain d'\u00e9nergie et une sensation de bien-\u00eatre g\u00e9n\u00e9ral.<\/p>\n

Le programme de soutien par les pairs de AFC vous rappelle l\u2019importance de vous accorder du temps pour le repos, les soins personnels et les liens sociaux. Qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse de participer \u00e0 une s\u00e9ance, de partager un moment de mouvement en toute tranquillit\u00e9 ou de contacter un ami, de petits gestes peuvent vous aider \u00e0 vous sentir plus ancr\u00e9 et soutenu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress Day with QIGONG February 17, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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QiGong – Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that\u2019s reaching out to a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress Day with QIGONG January 20, 2026 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that\u2019s reaching out to a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Qigong<\/span><\/a><\/div>

De-Stress Day with QIGONG December 16 at 5PM EST<\/a><\/h2>

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Destress from the day with Carolynne & FAC Peer Support with a free Qigong session. FAC\u2019s Peer Support reminds you to make space for rest, self-care, and connection, whether that\u2019s reaching out to a friend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Discussion sur la fibromyalgie\u00a0: les derni\u00e8res recherches<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY !!<\/p>\n

Discussion Fibro avec Trudy et Janice sur les r\u00e9centes \u00e9tudes de recherche sur la fibromyalgie. Nous avons discut\u00e9 de la cr\u00e9ation de r\u00e9sum\u00e9s vulgaris\u00e9s par la FAC pour aider les patients \u00e0 comprendre les recherches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Discussion sur la fibromyalgie avec Trudy et Lynn, le 9 juin 2025 \u00e0 12 h HNE<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY!! <\/p>\n

June\u2019s Fibro Chat with Trudy and Lynn focuses on resilience and fibromyalgia, exploring ways to navigate challenges, build coping strategies, and support well-being while living with chronic pain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"fibro<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Discussion sur la fibromyalgie, le 28 mai 2025 \u00e0 14 h 30 HE<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY<\/p>\n

Discussion Fibro avec l'\u00e9quipe de direction de FAC \u00e0 propos de la r\u00e9cente table ronde organis\u00e9e le 1er mai <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Fibromyalgie<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Table ronde stimulante sur la force et la r\u00e9silience dans la fibromyalgie<\/a><\/h2>

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WATCH THE REPLAY!! <\/p>\n

Fibromyalgia Canada is hosting a Round Table Discussion event on May 20th! Join the talk — <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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ORGANIZED BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RELEVANT TO FIBROMYALGIA AND ITS COMORBIDITIES<\/h2>\n

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\"Canadian<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 canadienne de la douleur \u2013 Conf\u00e9rences nationales sur la douleur pour les professionnels<\/a><\/h2>

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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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"power<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Power Over Pain Portal — May Events Calendar<\/a><\/h2>

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You are not alone on your journey to cope with pain \u2013
\nThere is hope.
\nPower Over Pain provides you with access to resources, courses, peer support and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"power<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Portail Power Over Pain \u2014 Calendrier des \u00e9v\u00e9nements d'hiver<\/a><\/h2>

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Power Over Pain Portal hosts several interactive sessions each month. Find their latest events…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

\"Resolute<\/span><\/a><\/div>

S\u00e9minaires juridiques Resolute<\/a><\/h2>

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Resolute Legal propose des s\u00e9minaires hebdomadaires sur des sujets qui pourraient \u00eatre utiles aux personnes souffrant de fibromyalgie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22943,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15236","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15236"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24084,"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15236\/revisions\/24084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}