EDAW 2025: Embracing Possibilities

Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is a national movement from February 1st to 7th each year, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about eating disorders while challenging the stigma and barriers that prevent access to care.

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic classes, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why eating disorder groups across Canada unite to mark EDAW with a national week of action aimed at educating the public, highlighting available supports, and advocating for meaningful change.

EDAW is a collective effort from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Participating organizations across the country will host local events, light landmarks in purple, and engage in public education campaigns to raise awareness and foster understanding about eating disorders.

LOCAL EVENTS

Campus POP-UPs

SLF Team members will be on campus in person, ready to chat and answer any questions about eating disorders, recovery options, and available resources and services. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with community members face-to-face and discuss the real concerns people are facing. Whether you're seeking information on support groups, peer support, or recovery navigation, the team will be there to offer guidance and help you find the support you need. It's an open space to learn, share, and explore the many paths toward healing and recovery.

University of Calgary - Feb 4, 2025 11-1pm

Mount Royal University - Feb 6, 2025 11-1pm

Purple Lights!

Keep your eyes peeled for landmarks lit in purple this week, including the Calgary Tower and the Galleria Trees, all glowing in support of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). Purple, the official color of the cause, symbolizes hope for those affected by eating disorders. Eating disorders impact so many, and the conversation surrounding EDs is as broad as it is nuanced. The purple lights serve as a powerful visual reminder, raising awareness for those unfamiliar with the issue and showing support for those personally affected.

Monday Feb 3rd - Calgary Tower Light Show

EVENTS ACROSS CANADA

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Over a dozen events across the country are being hosted to increase access to care for people experiencing eating disorders. During EDAW, community-based organizations all over Canada will be offering free or reduced-cost programming to expand access to support for underserved communities and create space to discuss topics often left out of conversations about eating disorders.