fcwc september newsletter

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Summer FestivalThe Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Family and CommunityWellness Centre held its annual Summer Festival August 1-5.

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With summer coming to an end the NCN

community was alive with activity during the

annual festival. Its not summer without a kick-off

that included a pancake breakfast, barbeque, family

parade, youth water balloon fight at the baseball

diamond and a family dance.

On the second day of the festival, FCWC staff

organized a youth go-cart competition at the arena

(although, age didnt stop some staff members fromjoining in the fun), a youth sling shot competition,

chilli cook-off, sling-shot competition and scramble.

Youth artists showcased their paintings,

drawings, carvings and other work for display and

sale to start off the third day of the festival.

Presentations were also made to the youth artists

that participated in the showcase.

The fun also turned competitive, with prizes to

be won in several events. Children participated in

races, a bunny hop and balloon race. Another 20

people tested their skills at the horse shoe

competition.

The festival wouldnt be complete if it didnt

bring out the best NCN has to offer at the two-day

youth road hockey tournament. Up for grabs were

gifts cards, skateboards, bikes and helmets.

For a better look at the festival and its events,

have a look inside the newsletter.


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PRESCHOOLIMMUNIZATION

Children

ages 5 & 6

If you have children ages 5-6 and have not yet received their preschool needlesplease schedule an appointment with the Public Health Department at yourearliest convenience. We are looking for all children born in 2008, all children thatwill be entering kindergarten.

If you have any questions please call the Public Health Department.

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Immunizations not only help protect yourchild from vaccine preventable diseases,

they can also help stop the spread ofdisease in your community.


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In Photos:

Right:That's Carl young participating in

the NCN Summer Festival 2013 go-cart

races. Unfortunately, he didn't win but its

proof youre never too old or too big to

live like a kid again!

Top: Glenda Gray, Home and Community Care Coordinator, and N

youth at the go-cart competi


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TOP CHEF:The chilli cook-off had competitors pulling

their best recip

We have a winner:

Our top three chefs

for the cook-off.Congratulations, now

where can I find

some of that chilli.


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The Wicihitowin Project Helping Each Other hosted

another I Am A Kind Man workshop for men only from

August 6-9, 2013.

At a time when violence is invading whole communities "I

Am a Kind Man"reminds us that violence has never been anacceptablepartof Aboriginal culture. This workshop embracesthe Seven Grandfather Teachings which show us how to live inharmony with Creation throughwisdom, love, respect, bravery,honesty, humility and truth.

The workshop was initiated by Aboriginal men from across

Ontario who are very concerned about the problem of mens

violence and abuse against women in Aboriginal

communities.The overall purpose of theinitiative is to engagethe men of our communities to speak out against all forms of

abuse towards Aboriginal women.

1. To provide education for men to address issues of abuse

against women;

2. To re-establish traditional responsibilities by

acknowledging that our teachings have never tolerated violence

and abuse towards women;

3. To inspire men to engage other men to get involved and

stop the abuse;

4. To support Aboriginal men who choose not to use

violence.

Participants from past workshops who shared theirexperience were excited and happy with the content of the

workshop and many northern communities expressed interest

in this workshop to be available within their home community.Aboriginal men (and women in a separate workshop) wanto take part in the I Am A Kind Man/Woman workshops to:

-learn an alternative to violence in a culturally sensitive

and appropriate manner.

-gain an understanding of the historical context of

violence in Aboriginal communities.

-learn and understand the issues involved in Violence

against Aboriginal Women.

Helping Each OtherWecihitowin hosts workshop on traditional view of violence

At a time when violence is invadingwhole communities I Am a KindManreminds us that violence hasnever been an acceptablepartof

Aboriginal culture.

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Sharon Thomas

Hi my name is Sharon Thomas. I

am originally from Chemawawin Cree

Nation. I have lived in Northern

Manitoba for more than 25 years. I

consider the North my home. I

graduated high school from R.D. Parker

Collegiate and earned my Bachelor of

Social Work from University of

Manitoba, Thompson Campus.

I have worked at various capacities

in Northern Manitoba. I have been

employed previously as a Probation

Officer, Post Secondary Counsellor,

Social Development Advisor and Case

Management Coordinator. I enjoy

working and connecting with

communities, families and children. My

favourite place in the world is the

Northern Boreal Forest.

Ben Guay Sr.

Hi, my name is Ben Guay Sr., I am from

The Pas, Manitoba, and a member of the

Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). I am

grandfather of twelve grandchildren, which I

am very proud of and love so dearly. I have five

years of Native Studies at University College of

The North (UCN) with a Fourth Year Bachelor

of Arts (BA). I also have two Years of College in

Aboriginal Self-Government Administration

(ASGA).

I worked at OCN dental office for 10 years

transporting children safely to the dental office,

which gave me first-hand experience working

with children. What attracted me to work for

the NCN Wellness Centre was that it wasfamily focused and designed for healthy families

and communities.

According to an Elder, Lawrence Tobacco

We are only here for one reason and that is to

help out. So that is why I am here to help out

because I believe in healthy families for healthy

communities.

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New Hires:Welcoming our latest additions to the FCWC


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January,

2012

Staff Appreciation DayTwenty-eight employees attended the NCN FCWC staff appreciation day. Big winnerswere Ron Wood and Alfreda Thorne for longest drive, and Morley Moore and MariaMorris for closest to the pin. It was a beautiful day for great people. The NCN FCWC

appreciates all the hard work that you do.


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14 Bay Road Drive Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: (204) 484-2341 Fax: (204) 484-2351

About

The Family and Community Wellness

Centre was established to support

holistic wellness by providing different

opportunities to members ofNisichawayasihk Cree Nation. The

Centre provides services in Public

Health, Child and Family Services,

Counselling and other family and

community needs programs. It has sub-

offices in Winnipeg, Brandon,

Thompson and South Indian Lake.

Vision

Nisichawayasihk Mithwayawin

Mission

In unity, we promote community

awareness, empowerment, and a safe

environment towards holistic wellness.

***For more information and resources

on the FCWC visit our website

ncncwellness.ca, or find us on

Facebook and Twitter.

NISICHAWAYASIHK

CREE NATION

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

WELLNESS CENTRE

Congratulations:to Mr and Mrs Kobliski

Married August 10th, 2013

Charlene is a staff member of

the FCWC Counseling Services

Department.

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