NISICHAWAYASIHK

CREE NATION
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
Canadian organizations specializing in suicide
prevention have been taking a new approach to the issue
lately. Awareness campaigns and education has been
focused on breaking the stigma of keeping quiet on
suicide.
The Family and Community Wellness Centre held a
memorial feast for loved ones who died by suicide. The
feast was held at the FCWC on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2014.
This event is designed to break the silence of suicide and
prevent families and friends from grieving in isolation.
A guest speaker from the community shared his story on
how suicide has impacted him.
The Counseling Services Department wanted to explore
how different values and beliefs impact the grieving
process.
Prayer and ceremony are powerful beyond words.the
drumming and singing reach right into our hearts. The
smudging of sacred medicines is very calming and gives
a beautiful sense of nature and peace. The candled vigil
helps us embrace and keep our loved ones spirit alive in
our hearts. The offering of ags and tobacco is very
spiritual and symbolic in helping us release our grief yet
keeps the relationship with out loved ones strong and
connected, says the Counseling Services Department.
We ask that you bring a picture of your loved one or
something that symbolizes the relationship you shared.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the
Counseling Services Department @ 204-484-2341 ext
2292
Remembering those we lost
Memorial held for at FCWC
ONE
SHOT
----THAT ISNT GOING TO HURT IN THE MORNING
FLU SEASON IS HERE BUT
CATCHING THE SEASONAL VIRUS IS
COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE.
CONTACT THE PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN
APPOINTMENT TO GET IMMUNIZED OR
WALK IN AND COME GET YOUR FLU
SHOT. CALL 204-484-2341.
NISICHAWAYASIHK
CREE NATION
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
Healthy Food Recipe:
Moose Roast Thyme
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This is usually the time of year when people share their
recipes to rehash Thanksgiving turkey leftovers for
meals to last another week. But in the spirit of some
local traditions, and with hunting season coming up,
heres a different take on what to do with some of the
more hearty leftovers that are more likely to hit dinner
tables.
Ingredients:
Sirloin Moose-Roast (2-3 pound)
6 cloves garlic (Theres no such thing as too much Garlic
1/2 cup Beef Broth
2-3 strips bacon
sprigs of fresh thyme
1 medium onion quartered
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees
Remove all fat and silver skin from roast. This usually
involves cutting the butcher twine and retying. This step is
very important so as to reduce the Wild Game taste.
Insert garlic into ends of meat by inserting a sharp kitchen
knife into roast then using your nger push garlic in to meat.
Use more or less garlic, your preference.
Brown roast in a skillet pre-heated with Olive Oil.
Place Roast in a covered roasting pan.
Add beef broth.
Lay strips of bacon over roast.
Add onion to pan.
You may also want to add your vegetables at this point; or
cook them separately.
Cook your roast covered for about 25 minutes per pound
until you reach your required doneness.
When done remove from oven, let stand for 5-10 minute
before cutting. If you don't do this all the juice will run out of
the meat. Once set; use a sharp carving knife to carve your
moose roast. It is important to cut any roast across the grain
of the meat.That way you take advantage of getting the meat
the most tender.
Personally I really love my Wusthof knife set. I had a friend
who was traveling to Germany bring it back for me. The sets
are available here in two grades: The Wusthof Classic and
the Wusthof Gourmet. These knife sets are of the highest
quality and will last you a lifetime. They are very sharp and
are easy to keep sharp using a Wusthof steel to maintain the
edge.
Tip: Carving your moose meat thinner will give the meat a
more tender texture because the cross section is easier to
break down.
PHOTO: Fact: I've never cooked a turkey
cause where I come from we hunt
moose! -Councillor Bonnie Linklater
shares her Thanksgiving photos.
Internal Temperature for Cooked Meat
Internal temperature of 125-135 = Rare
Internal temperature of 135-140 = Medium Rare
Internal temperature of 145-150 = Medium
Internal temperature of 160 = Well Done
Internal temperature of above 170 = Dont Bother
Serve with Mashed potatoes, Vegetables, Yorkshire
pudding and Gravy.
You can also cook a small moose roast in a slow cooker.
Prepared the same way, place all the ingredients in your slow
cooker. Set on low for 6-8 hours and when you return home
from work your home will be lled the aromas.
Moose meat is naturally low in fat, and
because it comes from the wild it contains
no harmful chemicals or hormones. Moose
meat is so low in fat that you often have to
add some to prevent it from being dry.
When we process our Moose meat we do
not add any fat to our mince, choosing
instead to add fat when cooking as needed.
Shopping for organic meat? Moose meat
meets the criteria. Unfortunately for most
people though, you cannot buy it! You have
to get it yourself or have a hunter friend
give you some.
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In photos:
Liberal Leader Jon Gerard shares photos
from his visit to leftrook with some families
participating in camp on Sept. 9, 2014.
Gerard has been outspoken about serious
reforms to Child and Family Services and
has praised the FCWCs approach to
children in care.
New Hires:
Miriam Campbell
My name is Miriam Campbell. I am
currently working for NCN-CFS/DIA
(Thompson Ofce) as an Intake Worker.
Prior to joining this awesome team, I was
enrolled in the Northern Social Work
program in Thompson Manitoba on a
full-time basis.Currently I plan to attain
my degree part time while employed. I
grew up in Thompson and proud to say I
am from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.
When I rst began working in the social
eld, I knew it was my calling. Ive always
had a knack with people and am truly
blessed to be able to work with families
and children. Empowering the families is
my goal as a worker.
Allison Mckay
My name is Allison Mckay. I recently
joined the team with the DIA / NCN-
CFS Thompson ofce. Prior to joining
the DIA team, I graduated at the
University of Manitoba (main campus)
and obtained my Bachelor of Social
Work in Winnipeg MB in 2011. Since
2010-2014, I have had the opportunity to
work with children and families down
southern Manitoba with Southeast Child
& Family Services - Southern Authority.
I enjoy doing the work that I do in
working, helping, and empowering our
children and families. I recently relocated
back to the north where it all began for
me and look forward to working with our
chidlren and families and help deliver
services in the north.
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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
Health AGM:
The Northern Health
Authority held its 2014
Annual General
Meeting at the FCWC.