NEDIC Events

The events listed on this page are relevant to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and related subjects. As we are a Canadian organization, most of these events are in Canada. 

If you are hosting an event, such as an education session, workshop, or conference, we invite you to let us know about it. We are happy to promote the following on this page: 

  • events for which there is no fee to attend, or the fee is nominal (this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
  • fundraisers in support of non-profit eating disorder organizations
  • eating disorder-specific trainings hosted by non-profit organizations (regardless of fee) 
  • eating disorder conferences (regardless of fee) 


To request an event listing, please complete this form.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

In Canada, Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 1-7. 

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Events

  • Eating Disorders Nova Scotia

    IN-PERSON EVENT

    TRIVIA NIGHT

    Date:  Thursday May 22, 2025

    Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm ADT

    Location:  The Oxford Taproom, 6418 Quinpool Road, Halifax

    Combine your love of trivia, spending time with your friends, and supporting eating disorders recovery at Eating Disorder Nova Scotia's first-ever Trivia Night!

    Tickets are $25 each.

    As alcohol will be available for purchase, you must be 19 or older to attend.

    Learn More and Register at Eventbrite
  • FEDUP Collective

    ONLINE PEER SUPPORT

    Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations (FEDUP) is collective of Trans+, Gender Diverse, and/or Intersex (TGDI) people who believe eating disorders in marginalized communities are social justice issues.

    FEDUP runs the following peer support groups on Zoom:

    • BIPOC Group: 6-7 p.m. EST on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
    • General Group: 12-1 p.m. EST on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month

    These support groups are free of charge and open to TGDI individuals ages 18 and older, living in any geographic location.

    Learn more and register

    Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA)

    NEW ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP

    For Healthcare Professionals Experiencing an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating

    Dates:  Thursdays starting March 27; weekly meetings until May 22

    Times:  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT

    This 8-week audio-only online support group, led by Registered Dietitian Selene Yan, is designed specifically for healthcare professionals seeking a recovery-focused environment.

    Registration is open to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.  

    Fee:  $80

    Learn More and Register

    Looking Glass BC

    LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

    Navigating Summer Stressors

    DATES:  Wednesdays starting May 21 to June 25, 2025

    TIME:  12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT

    This is a free, virtual educational series open to anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing, or has experienced, an eating disorder or disordered eating — regardless of where they are in their recovery journey. Each session will be led by Margaret Noel, RCC, with one session facilitated by special guest speaker Ally Choo, RD.

    TOPICS:   

    • May 21 – Rejecting the Idea of a Summer Body, Finding Middle Ground, and Defining Your Support Network 

    • May 28 – Building Self-Care Routines that Work for You through Summer Disruption
    • June 4 – Making Recovery-Based Decisions in Familial Environments & Continuing to Nourish Yourself During Warmer Weather
    • June 11 – Navigating Food-Centric Gatherings & Using Summer as an Opportunity for Growth in Your Recovery!
    • June 18 – Fuelling Your Body & Building the Summer You Want Outside of Compulsive Movement
    • June 25 – Recovery in the Face of Economic Uncertainty & Managing Emotions in the Time of Ozempic


    You only need to register once to attend any or all sessions in the series.

    Learn more and register at Looking Glass BC

    Body Brave

    VIRTUAL RECOVERY SESSION

    Caring for Them, Caring for You: Walking with a Loved One on Their Eating Disorder Journey


    Date:  Thursday June 5, 2025 

    Time:  12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET 
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    This session will explore what it truly means to walk alongside someone through the ups and downs of recovery. Grounded in lived experience and expert insight, the session will offer practical tips for communication and boundary setting, along with reflections on the emotional realities of caregiving. With a focus on self-compassion and sustainable self-care, this session reminds caregivers that their well-being matters too—and that supporting someone else begins with showing care to ourselves.


    Speakers:

    Janet Noble (she/her), MSW, RSW 
    Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar (she/her), MD, PhD, CCFP 
    Gail Pope (she/her)

    Learn More and Register on Zoom
  • Women's Health Clinic

    VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

    Women's Health Clinic is offering virtual workshops via Microsoft Teams. They are free and open to people ages 16 and up of all genders (women, men, trans and non-binary people).


    QueerED


    Date:  Thursday June 5, 2025

    Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm CDT


    This workshop is an invitation for conversation and connection around the intersection of 2SLGBTQIA communities and relationship with food and body. Workshop learning and discussion facilitated by two counsellors from the Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program.


    Body Neutrality


    Date:  Wednesday July 9, 2025

    Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm CDT


    Body neutrality is an approach that emphasizes valuing and respecting your body for its functions, rather than focusing on appearance or societal beauty ideals. It offers a balanced perspective between body positivity, which promotes loving and celebrating your body, and body negativity, fostering a more realistic and grounded connection with your physical self.

    Learn more and register at Women's Health Clinic
  • Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre

    FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

    FOCUS GROUP


    Date:  Thursday May 22, 2025

    Time:  6:30 to 8:00 PM 

    Location:  Heartwood House (404 McArthur Avenue, Vanier) 



    Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre is hosting two dynamic focus groups to hear from those at the heart of its mission. Whether you’re someone with lived experience, a loved one, or a professional in the field, your voice is essential to building services that truly meet the needs of the community.


    There will be snacks, refreshments, as well as a chance to win a door prize!

    Learn more and register at Hopewell
  • BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery

    SUPPORTING YOUR LOVED ONE WITH EATING DISORDER RECOVERY

    Free (for Saskatchewan residents) full-day online workshop 

    Facilitated by Lauralyn Blackburn, MSW, RSW, CEDS-S 

    This online workshop is designed to equip carers with practical skills derived from Emotion-Focused Family Therapy that will help them strengthen their relationships, with their loved one and respond effectively to strong emotional reactions.

    Dates:

    Thursday March 24, 2025

    Friday May 23, 2025

    Friday July 18, 2025


    Time:  

    9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on all dates

    Learn More and Register at Eventbrite

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