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FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
Alarms are going off, bells are ringing and class is in
full swing at Nelson House. After months off, both
students, their guardians and even people in the
community are making the transition for back-to-
school. Heres some helpful tips to support students
throughout the school year.
Shop Strategically
If the kids are tuning into cartoons, theyre also
watching the commercials for all the back-to-school
supplies. Adults arent immune to all the advertising
either, and its easy to fall prey to them. Just make
sure you get the essentials, because more supplies
and added costs will come throughout the school
year.
Get Everyone on a Schedule
Routines are comfortable for kids, and having stress-
free kids helps make stress-free parents. A scheduled
for doing homework, going to bed, waking up, eating
breakfast and taking showers will make the day-to-
day more organized and less chaotic. Some experts
suggest getting your kids involved in making their
own schedule.
Plan Ahead
Maybe there a corner of the house where the
backpacks go, or theres a stock of lunch options and
snacks in an area of the fridge and pantry.
Designating where those items are help eliminate
disorder at home. Kids can put away their own
belongings and easily nd them the next day. They
can even pack their own lunches, saving you time
and anxiety.
Make time for breakfast
They call it the most important meal of the day for a
reason, and its not just a phrase to tell your kids.
Having this meal together before leaving home will
stave off hunger pains and get the whole family
focused for the day.
Skip sugary cereals and carbohydrate-laden meals.
Instead, opt for a protein-rich breakfast that includes
eggs, oatmeal or turkey bacon.
Its Back to School
Tips to help students reach their full potential
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THE BOX-
CIRCLE EXERCISE
PRESENTER: JANN DERRICK
HISTORY:
This exercise came to
me in a vision in the
1980s and I have used it
in my professional work
and my personal life ever
since.
I rst described my vision
in writing and it became
a presentation and then
a journal article with the
Mokakit Education
Research Association. It
was printed in their
journal in 1993 as The
Box and The Circle: Two
Systems of Life, The
University of BC, First
Nations Longhouse.
I began sharing the vision as an
experiential exercise in workshops
and in my family therapy practice. I
found that it packs a lot of power.
Participants quickly experienced and
saw the difference between the
Indigenous worldview and the
mainstream worldview. I saw that the
exercise saved a lot of talking, and
that it allowed for an understanding of
the Indigenous worldview based on
the experience.
Using the Exercise

As the receiver of the vision, that I


be named when it is used just as
we name our Teachers when we
include their information in what we
share

It is to be shared orally and never


written down.

Because it is spiritually given and


powerful, it needs to be carefully
led, and thoroughly debriefed by
facilitators

It is best shared by facilitators who


personally know both the
Indigenous and the mainstream
world views
SEPT.
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MYSTERY LAKE
MOTOR HOTEL IN
THOMPSON
Register with Counselling
Department by calling
(204) 484-2341
NISICHAWAYASIHK
CREE NATION
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
Choose extracurricular activities carefully.
Having too many after school activities could
become an overload for both kids and parents.
Schedules dont always match, so select one or two
activities your child really likes and that wont wear
you out on driving duties. People living in Nelson
House and Northern Manitoba are use to driving
long distances to reach services and amenities, and
the same thing goes for some after school activities
such as sports. Consider this when selecting those
after school activities and look at alternative
transportation or asking other responsible parents
to carpool.
Arrange 'me time.'
Get rid of back-to-school stress with mandatory
parental down time. Whether you use the break to
sleep in, have date night or curl up with the latest
bestseller, reserving time for yourself is key to
restoring vitality and alleviating stress.
Just be sure to schedule the time into your week and
stick to it. Some people are so used to taking care of
everybody else that we forget to take care of
ourselves.
Laugh.
Having a hearty giggle is a great stress buster.
Studies have shown that laughter crushes cortisol
and epinephrine, our brain's stress hormones. It also
boosts our immune systems.
Get quality sleep.
According to a recent study, two-thirds of Canadians
are sleep-deprived, and they're not getting good-
quality sleep. It's the only time when your body
repairs itself, so if you're not sleeping long enough or
getting the right kind of sleep, then your body is
already in a decit and can't deal with stress.
Aim for between seven to nine hours of sleep and
cut out caffeine before bedtime. During that time,
you should also forgo watching TV, exercising and
working on brain-taxing activities such as managing
your nances.
Your brain needs to slow down before bedtime so
that you can fall asleep quickly and snooze soundly.
For Teens:
High school can be stressful. There are a lot of
important decisions to make about your future.
This is where stress-management strategies which
will stay with your teens into adulthood can help.
It could be taking a walk around the block, spending
time with friends or unwinding by watching your
favourite TV show.
Some recommend making a list of coping strategies
ahead of time. Creative solutions come easier when
youre calm and relaxed.
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You may not have any little ones running around at home,
but they will be out in the community, and in swarms at
times when class is getting started or ending. Be sure to
watch for kids walking while youre out driving.
A two-day course was offered to NCN members
regarding food handling. The training covered topics such as
microbiology, food borne illness, health and hygiene, cleaning
and serving.
The course is ideal for owners, managers and supervisors
of food service establishments, and all food personnel who are
responsible for receiving, preparing and serving food.
In total, 46 people attended the course, all completed the
Food Handler Training Certicate - Level 1.
Food Handler Training Course
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RIGHT: Youre
never too young to
sit and take some
notes. Honorary
certication was
handed out to the
younger ones in
attendance.
DAYCARE SPACES
AVAILABLE
Space:
infant area ages 4 months to 2
years old
preschool area ages 2 - 5 years
old
price: $25 full day for working parent
$15 half a day for working parent

Workers: Marina Spence ECE2/Director
Tara Spence ECE2 in training
Marlena Flett ECE1
Rachel Linklater ECE1
Martina Nicholas ECE assistant
NISICHAWAYASIHK
CREE NATION
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
Vaccination Carnival
Hundreds attend Public Health
Department event.
Getting children to take part in a carnival is the easy
part, but parents and guardians know its not that simply
when it comes to convincing them to see a healthcare
professional for shots. Every year the Public Health
Department manages to nd a way around that with the
annual Immunization Carnival. This years carnival was
held Aug. 27, 2014 at the centre. About 84 people
attended and 50 children got their up-to-date shots.
To ease the visit to the health department, and the
potential of getting a shot, member of other FCWC
departments helped organize the fun by running games,
handing out treats and prizes.
Participants also received information and
opportunities to register for the centres daycare and
Head Start program.
For more information about immunizations people
can call the Public Health Department at the FCWC at
(204) 484-2341 ext. 2242 or 2252.
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Healthy Food Recipes
Warm up to fall with these steaming dishes
Beef Stef
Ingredients:
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Directions
In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over
medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water
and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and
pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover
and simmer 1 hour.
Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into
the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold
water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1
hour more.
****Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Ready: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Pumpkin Soup
Falls flavour
Original recipe makes 9
cups:
IngredientsL
3 (15 ounce) cans black
beans, rinsed and
drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced
tomatoes
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups chopped
onion
4 cloves garlic,
chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground
black pepper
4 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can
pumpkin puree
1/2 pound cubed
cooked ham
3 tablespoons sherry
vinegar
Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a
food processor or blender, along with the
can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set
aside.
Melt butter in a soup pot over
medium heat. Add the onion and garlic,
and season with salt and pepper. Cook
and stir until the onion is softened. Stir in
the bean puree, remaining can of beans,
beef broth, pumpkin puree, and sherry
vinegar. Mix until well blended, then
simmer for about 25 minutes, or until
thick enough to coat the back of a metal
spoon. Stir in the ham, and heat through
before serving.
****Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Ready: 45 minutes
This delicious soup is still fresh tasting reheated
the next day and easy to make too. Serve with a
garnish of sour cream and toasted pumpkin
Thick beef stew good eaten from a bowl or poured
over biscuits. If thicker stew is desired, add more
cornstarch and/or take cover o! for last 15-20
minutes. The longer this simmers, the better!
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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 of
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. The
Centre provides services in Public
Health, Child and Family Services,
Counselling and other family and
community needs programs. It has sub-
ofces 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 http://
69.195.124.79/~ncnwelln/ or nd us
on Facebook..
NISICHAWAYASIHK
CREE NATION
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
CPR Training:
34 foster parents from
NCN were trained in
standard rst aid CPR -
August
19th and 20th.

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