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) 


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Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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

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Events

  • The Renfrew Center

    34th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals 

    FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES & BEYOND: 

    The New Normal: Harnessing Wisdom & Innovation

    Held virtually beginning Friday, November 8, 2024

    Recorded workshops available on demand until Friday, December 27, 2024

    Eligible for up to 56 CEs/CMEs/contact hours 

    Early bird registration discounts available until Friday, September 27, 2024

    Keynote Presentations

    Origins and Legacies: Impacts of Race and Gender on Eating Disorders
    Chukwuemeka Nwuba, MBChB, BSc & Sabrina Strings, PhD 
    Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
    Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm (EST)

    Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture
    Virginia Sole-Smith
    Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
    Time: 10:00 – 11:30am (EST)

    The Wellness Trap: Breaking Free from Diet Culture & Disinformation 
    Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS
    Date: Saturday, November 10, 2024
    Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm (EST)

    Learn More and Register at the Renfrew Center

    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

    Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health Conference

    Waterstone and NEDIC will presenting at the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health Conference on November 13th, 2024. 


    The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s (CICMH) Annual Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders in post-secondary mental health across Ontario and Canada to come together, connect over their shared goals, and learn new strategies to bring back to their practice. Our event represents the heart of CICMH’s work: bringing together diverse stakeholders among Ontario’s post-secondary staff, students, community organizations, and campus champions so they can collaborate on, and ultimately innovate solutions to, campus mental health problems.


    It's Time To Stop Ignoring Eating Disorders on Campus

    The transition from high school to post-secondary presents challenges for all youth but it can be particularly challenging for students struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders. Issues like social isolation, loneliness, food insecurity, and financial challenges can all be triggers for an eating disorder to start or return. While research shows that the sooner someone starts treatment the better the chances of recovery, publicly funded training and supports are scarce, both on and off campus.

    NEDIC and WaterStone are working together to bridge that gap by working with staff, faculty, and students to create the supports that students need to cope, improve, and hopefully overcome their eating disorder.

    Together, they will share how their established programs are making a difference. NEDIC’s SPARK program has delivered more than 90 free workshops and training sessions on campuses since 2019. Since 2022, WaterStone’s Student Support Program (SSP) has delivered more than 3000 direct counselling hours and piloted several innovative group programs.

    Learn more and register (for a fee)

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