Land Base: Knowledge Keepers share and pass on their skills and knowledge As time goes on, technology evolves, the craftsmanship remains the best as Knowledge Keepers teach the young ones the beauty of preparing traditionally, like the elders have taught them before. Perfection is required, and appreciation grows and grows as time and patience are [Read More...]
Read the October 2021 issue of Mithomahcihowin – NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre's bi-monthly health and wellness news update. Featured Story Gaining Land Based Skills A young NCN Citizen is participating in the FCWC Employment Opportunity Growth Program and loving it. Peyton Linklater is working in the Land Base Department, where his tasks include [Read More...]
AVOID AN ITCHY HEAD Head lice can be a nuisance with no preference for personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home. With large numbers of young people going back to school, having multiple daily contacts may serve as a focal point for transmitting head lice. To best protect against head lice, DO NOT: Share hats [Read More...]
Find Life in Death. Helping you deal with the grief of loss. Grief Recovery Seminar Location: Nisichawayasihk Family & Community Wellness Center The first two days of the seminar will be held at the Wellness Center and on the third day the sweat lodge ceremony will be near the Education Administration building. Dates: October 1-3, [Read More...]
Read the August 2021 issue of Mithomahcihowin – NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre's bi-monthly health and wellness news update. Featured Story Back to School! Are You Ready? Routines Create Success in School Of course, things can change quickly, but it looks like our NCN children can expect to return to their typical school experience [Read More...]
New! FREE EVENT Medicine Lodge Youth Programming August 3-6, 2021 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Nelson House Medicine Lodge DAILY DOOR PRIZES! GREAT FACILITATORS! FUN EVENTS! LUNCH PROVIDED! Come join us! This event will focus on Promoting Cultural Identity for youth: Take part in: Personal Healing Cultural learning Regalia & Teepee Making [Read More...]
Family and Community Wellness Centre will be out in the community, door-to-door, to increase youth vaccinated. It is essential to get vaccinated to keep our community safe from covid-19, and with many stores and establishments opening up with the restrictions of having their patrons being double vaccinated. The vaccination is open to youth 12-17 years [Read More...]
July 13, 2021 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 14, 2021 10:00 am – 3:00 pm July 15, 2021 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Family and Community Wellness Centre Open to everyone age 12 & older for 1st & 2nd doses Appointments available and walk-ins are accepted, until spots are filled. Limited spots available. [Read More...]
Read the June 2021 issue of Mithomahcihowin – NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre's bi-monthly health and wellness news update. Featured Story Every Child Matters On June 7, NCN Citizens gathered for a “Walk for the Children” event led by the FCWC Family Services and Counselling Department. They started at the store and ended at [Read More...]
June 16th at 1:00 pm until vaccine supply is used Location: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex Vaccine: Pfizer Eligibility: First Nations youth 12-17 years of age LIVING ON-RESERVE ONLY Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver. Call the Public Health Department with any questions or concerns: 204-484-2341