March 2015

CENTRETHE

Stop Violence:

Youth Conference

Manitoba launches

Aboriginal Men's Anti-

Violence Campaign

NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION

FAMILY & COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE

M A R C H 2 0 1 5 N E W S L E T T E R / F A M I L Y & C O M M U N I T Y W E L L N E S S C E N T R E

Protect yourself: Syphilis on the rise in northern Manitoba

MANITOBA’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRATEGYWITH

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ONASHOWEWIN INC.

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ALL NATIONS PRINT LTD.

by living a good life.”

Kevin Settee, Fisher River Cree Nation

ARE YOU?

VISITmanitoba.ca/stoptheviolenceCALL 1.877.977.0007TWITTER @MBGOV #stoptheviolence

BREAK THE SILENCE ON VIOLENCE

“I’M HELPING TO ENDVIOLENCEAGAINST ABORIGINALWOMENGIRLS...

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F C W C N E W S L E T T E R /M A R C H 2 0 1 5

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is home to some alarming statistics when it comes to violence. As you read on, you’ll hear about the number of police reports related violence, and how the community compares to others across the country.

The Centre is trying to prevent these cases with initiatives that educate youth to be more respectful at home, at school, in their relationships and out in the public.

In this issue you’ll also learn about the provincial government’s efforts to stop violence.

the anti-violence issue:

Talkling about violence: Speaking to youth about a serious issue

T h e F a m i l y a n d C o m m u n i t y Wel lness Centre Inc. hosted a D o m e s t i c a n d Yo u t h V i o l e n c e Conference. The conference was to help bring awareness on the i s s u e o f d o m e s t i c a n d y o u t h violence. Currently NCN is ranked #10 across Canada and #2 in Manitoba for reports related to these issues. The goa l o f the

workshop was to educate our youth in these topics and give them insight on how to deal with issues and where to go should if i t occur.

This was a joint effort from FCWC, RCMP, NCN Community Just ice and Youth init iat ive.

(Photos: rmcomedy.com ).

Approximately 80 youth from g r a d e s 6 - 1 2 p a r t i c i p a t e d d a i l y w i t h t h e h i g h e s t attendance of youth seen at t h e b u l l y i n g w o r k s h o p f a c i l i t a t e d b y C o n s t . R L i n k l a t e r a n d t h e g a n g workshop faci l i tated by Sgt. R. Lockhart.

O n e o f t h e h i g h l i g h t e d workshops that showed a lot of active part icipation from t h e y o u t h w a s " B u i l d i n g Heal thy Relat ionships", the youth were asked to think about and define fr iendship and l ist the desirable qual it ies that should be seeking when s e l e c t i n g n e w f r i e n d s o r relationships.

A l l t h e t o p i c s t h a t w e r e selected for discussion for this workshop were chosen by the youth. The Family and Community Wellness Centre Inc is hoping to make this an annual event and is thankful t o a l l t h e p a r t n e r s t h a t part icipated in this event.



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VISIT manitoba.ca/stoptheviolenceCALL 1.877.977.0007TWITTER @MBGOV #stoptheviolence

by honouringWomen’s teachings.”

Elder Elmer CourcheneSagkeeng First Nation

ARE YOU?

“I’M HELPING TO ENDVIOLENCEAGAINST ABORIGINALWOMENGIRLS...

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BREAK THE SILENCE ON VIOLENCE

The FCWC continues its onl ine series Cree Word of the Day which features staff members picking words or phrases to translate for viewers. In this cl ip, Barb gets a l i tt le help from Carissa to talk about Easter.

Fol low us on Facebook for more from this feature, and the latest job opportunit ies, news and events at the FCWC.

Traditional ways shared through modern means.

facebook. Cree word of the day






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NURSES ARE AVAILABLEto answer your questions in-person or

by phone Monday to Friday from9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(204) 484-2341 ext. 225

with free, new-style condoms available at the Public Health

Department a the NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre.



STAY PROTECTED

syphilis on the rise Increased number of cases in

Northern Manitoba

I f you were hesitant to wrap it up before, here’s some news that wil l have you reaching for a rubber. The Northern Regional Health Authority is seeing an increase in the number of Syphil is cases.

During an interview with CHTM, Dr. Michael Isaac said Thompson has s e e n 1 0 c a s e s i n t h e l a s t s i x months. Usual ly health authorit ies report one or two cases a year.

Syph i l i s is known as the “great imitator” because of the wide range o f symptoms that may deve lop. These symptoms can be confused with other condit ions or diseases

that can be overlooked by a health professional.

J u s t l a s t m o n t h , P u b l i c H e a l t h Department Head, Lynda Wr ight , warned that cases of the STI are showing up again. She was in the midst of Sexual Health Awareness Week, an event that educates youth on those issues.

Fo r more in fo rmat ion on sexua l health, contact the Publ ic Health Department at the FCWC.

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by honouring & supporting my partner.”

ARE YOU?Russell Mason,

Fisher River Cree Nation, & Partner Ginger Johnson,

God’s Lake NarrowsFirst Nation

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“I’m helping to end violence against Aboriginal women and girls.”A Manitoba government campaign

End v io lence against Abor ig inal w o m e n a n d g i r l s . T h a t ’s t h e c h a l l e n g e t h e M a n i t o b a Government has fo r Abor ig ina l Men in its Aboriginal Men’s Anti-Violence Campaign.

The program is supported by the D o m e s t i c V i o l e n c e P re v e n t i o n S t r a t e g y , a n d i t ’ s b e i n g i m p l e m e n t e d w i t h A b o r i g i n a l c o m m u n i t y a g e n c i e s . M A V C highl ights and reclaims Aboriginal m e n ' s t r a d i t i o n a l r o l e s a s protector, provider and warrior and shines a l ight on posi t ive ro le models who l ive their l i fe in a good way by raising and honouring the women and gir ls in their l ives.

AMAAVC features f ive Aboriginal Manitoba men who are fathers, p a r t n e r s , E l d e r s a n d y o u t h leaders.

“The posters challenge Aboriginal men to join the fight to end violence against Aboriginal women and girls and to advocate for change by honouring traditional cultural mores and the individual and collective rights of women and girls to mental, emotional, and physical safety, dignity, and personhood,” states the Government of Manitoba campaign site.

Kevin Settee is a youth from Fisher River Cree Nation, Elder Elmer Courchene from Sagkeeng Anishinaabe First Nation; Jason Whitford from Sandy Bay First N a t i o n ; Q u e n t i n S t e v e n s f r o m Sapotawewak First Nation; and Russell Mason and Ginger Johnson, partners from Fisher River Cree Nation and God's Lakes Narrows First Nation.

Quench your thirst…

with fewer calories.

Replace those empty-calorie, sugary sodas with some healthy sippers approved by the

FCWC Diabetes Program.


If you like ginger ale, you'll love this tangy ginger beer beverage.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold water

• 1 cup fresh l ime juice

• 4 teaspoons bott led ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)

• 3/4 cup superf ine sugar

• 3 cups sparkl ing water $

• Lime sl ices (optional)

Preparation

Combine water, juice, and ginger in a blender; process unti l blended.

Line a strainer with cheesecloth. Strain mixture over a pitcher; discard sol ids. Add sugar to pitcher; st ir unti l dissolved. Add sparkl ing water just before serving. Serve over ice. Garn ish wi th l ime s l ices, i f desired.

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This easy punch recipe is made by adding orange juice and lemonade c o n c e n t r a t e t o t e a s t e e p e d w i t h cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients

• 6 cups water, divided

• 1/2 cup sugar $

• 3 whole cloves

• 2 family-sized tea bags $

• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

• 1 cup orange juice $

• 1 (6-ounce) can thawed lemonade concentrate, undiluted $

• Lemon sl ices (optional)

Preparation

Combine 4 cups water and sugar in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boi l. Cook unti l sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Add cloves, tea bags, and cinnamon; steep 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve i n t o a p i t c h e r ; d i s c a r d s o l i d s . A d d r e m a i n i n g 2 c u p s w a t e r, j u i c e , a n d lemonade concentrate; st i r wel l . Chi l l . Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon sl ices, i f desired.

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AboutThe 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-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 us on Facebook and find links to

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