Out of control blood sugar can lead to: Heart Disease Stroke Blindness Kidney Disease Foot Complications Reduce your risk of diabetes complications: Plan meals and make healthy food choices. Monitor yourself. It’s more than just your blood sugar. Stay active Take your medications Quit smoking Diabetes education can teach you how to manage your blood [Read More...]
Get your infant immunized! The more people in a community who are vaccinated, the harder it is for a disease to spread. Starting July 1, 2020 the Family & Community Wellness Centre will give out a great prize package to all babies that complete their vaccination series from birth up to 18 months of age. [Read More...]
NCN PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE Recently needles, syringes, and other sharp medical objects have been littering all over the community. We kindly ask Citizens to help keep our community safe by using a sharps container to safely dispose of these items, including lancets and syringes with needle retraction mechanism. Please report improper disposal to the Public [Read More...]
Attention NCN Community Members! Introducing The Tuberculosis Food Incentive Program. Be Health Smart! Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by bacteria. It affects the lungs, and other parts of the body. Treatment includes medicine, good rest and eating well. A bad diet feeds diseases, a healthy diet fights it. A bad diet feeds [Read More...]
You Can Learn to Raise Your Own Hens and Have Fresh Eggs! Learn and Help Out! Call us to get involved and schedule an orientation. The Hen yard is located at 2 Moore’s Bay Hours: Every Friday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Backyard Hens program is coming to NCN! Join us to gain [Read More...]
JOB SUMMARY: The FCWC Home and Community Care Department is seeking a nurse for our foot care program. At this time we are seeking a self-directed and self-motivated person with knowledge and background in Foot Care, with experience in organization, planning, implementation and program evaluation. Experience with presenting workshops and public speaking is required. This [Read More...]
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Jordan’s Principle Case Manager and Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for the delivery of rehabilitation support compatible with the objectives, policies and procedures of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative. The Rehabilitation Assistant will actively participate in the implementation [Read More...]
NCNWSA Online Player Registration Free to play for ages 4-17 and adults! Indoor soccer, flag-football & basketball leagues start soon! Sign up and get playing! For more information, contact: Edith Moody Phone: 204-484-2341 Email: edith@ncnwellness.ca League is operated by the NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre.
Introducing Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s newest Sports league for kids ages 4 to 17. Adult leagues too! The new NCN Wellness Sports Association (NCNWSA) is operated by the NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre. Join us at Registration Day! For Indoor Soccer, Basketball and Flag Football. When: Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 1:00 PM to [Read More...]
NCN Get Growing! Join The Backyard Garden Program! Get Started! Grow Your Own Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs. Here's How: THE BACKYARD GARDEN PROGRAM IS COMING TO NCN! Community members, you’ll receive building materials to set up your own garden. You will be supplied a garden bed, soil and seeds and must ensure the garden [Read More...]