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From the purple blanket of the sky nation to the first rays of dazzling light, when Grandfather sun rises to shine his light on all of his children and creation. Let us all embrace the creator’s love. We are thankful for our mother Shkagamik-Kwe. Our father, father sky. Our grandparents, Nookomis–moon and grandfather sun. We are thankful for the gifts of the Four Directions and for the combined successes they bring that we may continue to be of greater service to you and others. We offer ourselves to you as instruments. We Trust that you will guide us with the medicine of leading through example. Teach us to nurture each other, and to encourage each other’s growth, that will support the development of others abilities. Help us to be humble and thankful, and to be proud of all our accomplishments, through self-esteem and not of self-importance. We humbly ask for continued blessings of life and breath so that, the creator’s love, our love, may be felt in the lives of all we meet. Thank you for hearing our prayer. Miigwetch Elder Hilda Nadjiwon Debenjiged, Gzhemnidoo, Gmishoomsina. Who we serve Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) is an Aboriginal Health Access Centre (AHAC) dedicated to providing equal access to quality health care for all Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit people in the City of Greater Sudbury, and individuals and families from our partner First Nations: Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan. We are a culturally based holistic health centre dedicated to balanced and healthy lifestyles. Programs and services support traditional Aboriginal values encompassing the connectedness of emotional, spiritual, physical and mental well-being. In meeting our mandate and honouring the ancestors and the seven generations we have an intake process to access services of SKHC. Service delivery philosophy SKHC has a responsibility to promote and maintain health and provide therapeutic services, health promotion, disease prevention, support, community development and treatment programs. We offer an interprofessional team approach to the care of the community members because we believe that health care is best when planned with professionals from many disciplines. We believe that the maintenance of client confidentiality is of utmost importance. We recognize that a client is a worthwhile person and has the right to be treated with dignity while maintaining his/her identity. We believe that the client should be assured equal access to integrated services that incorporate the unique values, beliefs and traditions as we strive to maintain a balance of understanding by practicing Traditional healing ways and adopting good Western healing practices. SKHC respects the value and contribution of all employees, and we strive to uphold the highest professional and ethical standards. We recognize that health services must be provided as economically as possible while striving to obtain sufficient resources to meet out service objectives. We believe in and value the teachings of the Seven Sacred Grandfathers: WISDOM, LOVE, RESPECT, BRAVERY, HONESTY, HUMILITY and TRUTH. We strive to integrate these principles in our work and in our lives.
Seven Grandfather Teachings Wisdom Nibwaakaawin To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom. Wisdom is given by the Creator to be used for the good of the people. In the Anishinaabe language, this word expresses not only “wisdom,” but also means “prudence,” or “intelligence.” In some communities, Gikendaasowin is used; in addition to “wisdom,” this word can also mean “intelligence” or “knowledge.” Love Zaagi’idiwin To know Love is to know peace. Love must be unconditional. When people are weak they need love the most. In the Anishinaabe language, this word with the reciprocal theme /idi/ indicates that this form of love is mutual. In some communities, Gizhaawenidiwin is used, which in most context means “jealousy” but in this context is translated as either “love” or “zeal”. Again, the reciprocal theme /idi/ indicates that this form of love is mutual. Respect Minaadendamowin To honor all creation is to have Respect. All of creation should be treated with respect. You must give respect if you wish to be respected. Some communities instead use Ozhibwaadenindiwin or Manazoonidiwin. Bravery Aakode’ewin Bravery is to face the foe with integrity. In the Anishinaabe language, this word literally means “state of having a fearless heart.” To do what is right even when the consequences are unpleasant. Some communities instead use either Zoongadikiwin (“state of having a strong casing”) or Zoongide’ewin (“state of having a strong heart”). Honesty Gwayakwaadiziwin Honesty in facing a situation is to be brave. Always be honest in word and action. Be honest first with yourself, and you will more easily be able to be honest with others. In the Anishinaabe language, this word can also mean “righteousness.” Humility Dabaadendiziwin Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. In the Anishinaabe language, this word can also mean “compassion.” You are equal to others, but you are not better. Some communities instead express this with Bekaadiziwin, which in addition to “humility” can also be translated as “calmness,” “meekness,” “gentility” or “patience.” Truth Debwewin Truth is to know all of these things. Speak the truth. Do not deceive yourself or others.
Shkagamik-Kwe is a place where my family can go for our health and well-being. As well as help us maintain our culture. Sherri Smith Photo (clockwise left to right): Tavynn Bluff-Trudeau, Izabelle Smith, Virginia Jerome, Wàseyàsige Bluff and Taihlynn Bluff. Teaching words It is winter. Biboon. It is snowing. Zogpo. I am cold. Nbiinhgech Medicine Winter Green Leaves Wiinisii bag aniibiishan january Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month January 18-24: National Non-Smoking Week
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. December 2015 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 january 2016 Manidoo Giizis February 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Day Offices closed Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Full Moon Ceremony Foot Care Clinic Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Bowling Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Children’s Drum Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen
Teaching words Northern lights Waasnoode Medicine Rosehips Oginiig February Heart Month February 4: World Cancer Day Mind, Body and Spirit make up a single foundation to be healthy. To take a journey on a path of health, you must be able to learn and accept guidance from people who heal with medicine, helpers that care for people and teachers that help with learning about self. Eric Nahwegahbow Photo: Caralynn and Eric Nahwegahbow
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. January 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 2016 Makwa Giizis March 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Valentine’s Day Family Day Offices closed Men’s Group 4:30pm Shake Tent 7pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Foot Care Clinic PD Day Activities Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Full Moon Ceremony Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Menopause Group Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Menopause Group Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen
Teaching words Child Abinoojii It is good food. Onizhishin miijim. Medicine White cedar leaves Giizhik Aniibishan March Nutrition Month and Child Life Month March 8: International Woman’s Day I am a member from Henvey Inlet First Nation. I’ve been a member at SKHC for 13 years. My youngest son, Nevada, attended Jubilee daycare when he was a toddler while I attended the cooking class for parents. I pick strawberries every summer with the diabetic group and also play nutrition bingo. I enjoy our outings to the bowling alley and going to YMCA twice per week. Since I’ve been coming to the Health Centre, I’ve learned a lot about diabetes and how to manage sugar levels. Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is an important part of our lives and has helped me a lot through the years through the delivery of programs and services it offers to the community. Darlene Nettagog
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. February 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 march 2016 Naabidin Giizis / Bopogaame Giizis April 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 First Day of Spring Mnookimi Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Menopause Group Foot Care Clinic Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Menopause Group Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Seeking Safety 1pm – 3pm Menopause Group Foot Care Clinic Full Moon Ceremony Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Good Friday Offices closed Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic St. Patrick’s Day Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Community Kitchen Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Beading Sessions Easter Easter Monday Offices closed
SKHC is the closest thing to family a disabled person could find. Donita Ross Teaching words Nurse (female) Aakozii Kwe Nurse (male) Aakozii nini Medicine Maple sugar sap Ininaatig Wiishkobaaboo april Cancer Awareness Month
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. March 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 april 2016 Bopogaame Giizis / Ziisibaakadake Giizis May 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Men’s Group 4:30pm Shake Tent 8pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Foot Care Clinic PD Day Activity Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Medicine Walk Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Full Moon Ceremony Foot Care Clinic Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Bowling Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen
The Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is very important to me along my journey of health. Bernadette Goulais Teaching words Happy Mother’s Day Mino Ngashi Giizhigad Medicine Ferns (young shoots) Waagaagan may May 6-10: National Mental Health Week May 19-25: Aboriginal Awareness Week May 6-12: National Nursing Week May 31: World No Tobacco Day
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. April 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 may 2016 Nmebine Giizis June 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Victoria Day Offices closed Mother’s Day Sweat Lodge 1pm Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Medicine Walk Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Fasting Camp Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Full Moon Ceremony Foot Care Clinic Fasting Camp Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Beading Sessions Fitness Health @ YMCA Fasting Camp Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Fasting Camp Fasting Camp
The Health Centre helps me with a lot of my health care and mental health needs. I go there for cooking classes, bowling, urban poling, to see a Nurse Practitioner, go for foot care, counselling and art drop in. I like that there is always something new to do. Everyone is friendly and there to help with all my health care needs. I like that it is for First Nations people and that many of the staff are First Nations also. It is like going to family for help and support. SKHC is like a community. Charles Anwhatin Teaching words Medicine Mehkiki (strength from the earth) It is summer. Niibin Happy Father’s Day Mino Noos Giizhigad Medicine Dandelion leaves Doodooshaaboojiibik aniibiishan june Stroke Awareness Month June 21: Aboriginal Solidarity Day
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. May 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 june 2016 Waabgonii Giizis July 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Father’s Day Spring Men’s Wellness Weekend Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Medicine Walk Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Spring Men’s Wellness Weekend First Day of Summer Full Moon Ceremony Sweat Lodge 1pm Foot Care Clinic National Aboriginal Day Offices closed Medicine Camp Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen FASD Family Support Circle Medicine Camp Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Foot Care Clinic PD Day Activity Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Bowling Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Beading Sessions Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Boys Big Drum Group 4pm – 6pm Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen
Teaching words Heart Ode Medicine Strawberries Ode-iminan july July 23: Preschool Clinic After being accepted as a patient seventeen years ago it has occurred to me how blessed and lucky I am. This medical center has the very best health care possible in the whole country. Other health care centres would excel by learning from Shkagamik-Kwe. Linda Cashmore
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. June 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 july 2016 Miin Giizis August 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Strawberry Picking Medicine Walk Youth Culture Camp Youth Culture Camp Sweat Lodge 1pm Foot Care Clinic Full Moon Ceremony Youth Culture Camp Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity Youth Culture Camp Men’s Group 4:30pm Shake Tent 8pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Friday Night Community Workshop Foot Care Clinic Youth Culture Camp Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Canada Day Offices closed Choices Program Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity
I like Shkagamik-Kwe because I like the Summer Youth Program. I like that there’s a Child Life Specialist and also friendly staff. What I like about the Summer Youth Program is going to different places. Ambroise Stevens Paquette Teaching words Walking Bmosaa Maple tree Nenaatig Medicine Wild rice Mahoomin Choke Cherries Asasawemiinan august August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week August 12: International Youth Day
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. July 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 august 2016 Mnoomni Giizis September 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Civic Holiday Offices closed Medicine Walk Medicine Walk Sweat Lodge 1pm Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Full Moon Ceremony Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Bowling Foot Care Clinic Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity Boys Big Drum Group 1pm – 3pm Diabetes Prevention Activity
As a transgender man, the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Center has been extremely respectful in acknowledging my wishes in starting my transformation from female to male. The SKHC team has educated themselves on how to better support my community by enabling a few transgender services in Northern Ontario. Miigwetch. Bobbi Aubin Teaching words Sweetgrass Wiingaashk Medicine Cranberries Mashkiigiminag September Cancer Awareness Month National Arthritis Month September 9: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. August 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 september 2016 Waabagaa Giizis October 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Labour Day Offices closed Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Medicine Walk LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Full Moon Ceremony Foot Care Clinic Sweat Lodge 1pm Foot Care Clinic Fasting Camp Foot Care Clinic Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Bowling Foot Care Clinic Fasting Camp Fasting Camp Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen First Day of Autumn Fasting Camp Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Fasting Camp Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Beading Sessions Beading Sessions Beading Sessions
The staff is friendly and caring. They always call me reminding me of my appointments and setting up transportation for my appointments. Frances Jelly Teaching words Storytelling Aatsokaawot Medicine Swamp tea leaves or Labrador tea Mashkigobag aniibiishan october Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 10: World Mental Health Day October 16: World Food Day
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. September 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 october 2016 Bnaakwii Giizis November 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Youth Hunt Camp Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Youth Hunt Camp Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Youth Hunt Camp Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Full Moon Ceremony Sweat Lodge 1pm Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Thanksgiving Day Offices closed Medicine Walk Men’s Group 4:30pm Shake Tent 8pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Fall Men’s Wellness Weekend Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Fall Men’s Wellness Weekend Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Beading Sessions Beading Sessions
Teaching words Firewood Msan Medicine Red willow bark Miskwaabiimizhaniimizh november Diabetes Month Osteoporosis Month November 14: World Diabetes Day The Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is a safe place that encourages and supports health growth in all aspects of life for its clients. Bonnie Kewais
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. October 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 november 2016 Baashkaakodin Giizis December 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Remembrance Day Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic All Souls Day Beading Sessions Full Moon Ceremony Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Sweat Lodge 1pm Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Feasting our Ancestors Friday Night Community Workshop Nutrition Bingo 10am – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Men’s Group 4:30pm Choices Program Bowling Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Beading Sessions Children’s Drum Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Beading Sessions Beading Sessions
SKHC is a family and has a sense of community. I always look forward to our visits, whether it’s for Ginew’s checkups, or to connect with the elders. We are always welcomed and made to feel at home. We take full advantage of their programs, from boy’s drumming to the full moon ceremonies. I love my SKHC. Cheyanne Manitowabi Teaching words Snowshoes Aagmook Medicine Wild sage leaves (smudge) Mashkodewashk aniibiishan december December 1: World AIDS Day December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women In Canada
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. November 2016 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 december 2016 Manidoo Giizisoonhs January 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Boxing Day Offices closed Offices closed Beading Sessions Offices closed First Day of Winter LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Christmas Christmas Eve Diabetes Support Group 12pm – 1pm Foot Care Clinic Parent Support Circle Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Full Moon Ceremony Beading Sessions Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Men’s Group 4:30pm Bowling Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Foot Care Clinic Beading Sessions Children’s Drum LGBTQIA+ Youth Group 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm Community Kitchen Two-Spirit LGBT Circle 6pm – 8pm
Traditional • Beading Workshop • Boys Big Drum • Ceremony By Request • Community Workshops (once a month) • Cross Cultural Training • Cultural/Medicine Workshops • Feasts • Full Moon Ceremony • Hospice Visits • Long Term Care Visits • Medicine Walk • Men’s Wellness (bi-annual) • Seasonal Shake Tent Ceremonies (spring/ summer/fall/winter) • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies (May-November) • Traditional Cooking • Traditional Doctors Program • Two Spirited Circle/LGBT Group primary care Support Groups • Menopause Group • Prenatal Group • Two Spirited Circle/LGBT Group Specialized Clinics • Annual Pre-School Clinic • Annual World Diabetes Day • Breastfeeding Support • Diabetes Care • Flu Vaccine Clinic • Foot Care (diabetic) • OB/GYN Specialist – Dr.Jocko • Pediatrics/Dermatology – Dr.Pluta • Phlebotomy • Physiotherapy • Registered Massage Therapy • Well Woman Community programs Health Promotion • Bowling • Cranberry Marsh • Diabetes Education • Diabetes Prevention Activities • Exercise RX • Kids Cooking • Life Style Coaching (drop-in) • Nutrition Bingo • Quit Smoking Café and Finding Balance • School Year – Professional Development (PD) Day Activities • Seated Massage • Smoking Cessation • Soup’s On! (winter months) • Strawberry Picking • Urban Pole Walking • YMCA – Fitness Health • Yoga • Youth Programs Administration • Accountability Systems • Financial Management • Funder Relations • Funder Reporting • Government Relations • Human Resources • Information Systems • Marketing and Promotion • Public Relations • Research and Development • Strategic Planning External Partnerships • Association of Ontario Health Centres • Cambrian College • Canadian Mental Health Association • Community Mobilization • Greater Sudbury Health Link • Health Sciences North • Henvey Inlet First Nation • Laurentian University • Magnetawan First Nation Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre Programs & Services
• Weekly Men’s Group • Wild Food Bank • Youth Cultural Camps • Youth Cultural Teachings • Youth Hunt Camps • Youth Sharing Circles • Youth Summer Program (July-August) Clinical Support (Client Centered) • Child Life Specialist • Co-Op Placements for High School • Diabetes Education • Dietitian • NOSM – Laurentian University Partnerships for Learners • Ontario Telemedicine Network Equipped • Primary Care Navigator • Summer Youth Programs Mental Wellness • Art/Craft Drop-In • Meditation • Men’s Support Groups and Workshops • Mindful Way Workshop • Scheduled Counselling Session • Soup Drop-In Healthy Choices Program • Bounce Back and Thrive Resiliency Classes • Children’s Drum Circle • Community Kitchen • Cultural Workshops • Family Activities • Family Drop-In (in partnership with the Aboriginal Hub) • Home and Office Visits • Nutrition Workshops • Parent Support Circle • Prenatal Classes (5-week class) • Sharing and Caring FASD Family Support Group • Resource Library • Triple P Parenting (4 individual sessions) Choices Program • Life Choices Program (10 weeks, ages 12-17) Mishko-Deh-Wendam In partnership with the Rainbow District School Board • Alternative School for Youth (ages 12-17) • Experience Anishinaabe Culture, Language and Ceremony • One-on-One Guidance Sessions • Support students who struggle in mainstream education institutions, heal, gain confidence, gain identity, and motivate to thrive in their journey • Youth Programming • N’Swakamok Friendship Centre • North East Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder • Northern Ontario School of Medicine • Rainbow District School Board • Under/Never Screened Cancer Care • Wahnapitae First Nation All programs are at various dates and times. Please call us at 705-675-1596 for detailed program information.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola Bars Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup jelly or jam ¼ cup hot water ¼ tsp salt Butter or vegetable oil Directions 1. Heat the oven to 350 °F and butter or oil a 9”x 9” baking pan. 2. Add the peanut butter, half the jelly, the water, and the salt to a small pan. Stir over low heat until it’s smooth. 3. Pour the oats into a large bowl. Mix the peanut butter and jelly mixture into the oats until all the oats are coated and you have a sticky mass. Place the mixture into the greased pan and press it into an even layer. Spread the remaining jelly over the top. 4. Bake the oven for 25 minutes, until it turns brown around the edges. 5. Leave the bars in the pan until they cool completely, about an hour, then slice into 12 bars. Recipe adapted from: Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day by Leanne Brown One Pot Chili Pasta Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic ½ lb. ground beef 2 Tbsp flour 1-2 Tbsp chili powder 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can black beans 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans 1 cup canned or frozen corn kernels 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 2 cups beef broth 1 cup shredded cheese Directions 1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cook both in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until soft and transparent. Add the ground beef and continue to stir and cook until it is fully browned. If using a high fat ground beef, drain off the excessive after it is browned. 2. Add the flour and chili powder and stir to coat the meat. Continue to stir and cook meat for 1-2 minutes more. The flour and chili powder may coat the bottom of the pot, but that’s okay. Be careful to not let it burn. 3. Drain and rinse the black and kidney beans. Add the beans, tomato sauce, diced tomato, and corn kernels to the pot. Stir well and dissolve the flour/chili powder mixture from the bottom of the pot. 4. Add the dry macaroni and beef broth to the pot, stir to combine. Place lid, turn the heat to high, and let the pot come to a boil. Once boiling, give it a quick stir to loosen any pasta stuck to the bottom of the pot, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is soft and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir pot 1-2 times during the 15 minutes to loosen any pasta stuck to the bottom. 5. Once pasta is fully cooked, turn off heat, add cheese and stir until melted. Serve hot. Recipe adapted from: http://www.budgetbytes. com/2014/09/snap-challenge-one-pot-chili-pasta/ Wild Rice and Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing Ingredients 2 ½ cups peeled, chopped butternut squash 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil Salt Black pepper 2 ½ cups thinly sliced kale or spinach ½ cup thinly sliced leeks (white and green parts) ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 3 cups cooked wild rice, warmed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Toss squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, stirring once, until fork tender. 3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, leeks, cherries and basil. Stir in warm rice and squash so that spinach wilts slightly from the heat. Stir dressing (recipe below) into salad; taste and adjust salt level if needed. 4. Serve at room temperature. Serves 6. Dressing ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 clove garlic, minced Prepare dressing by pureeing all ingredients with an immersion blender or by vigorously whisking. Adapted from the Smitten with Squash Cookbook Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 3 medium/large potatoes, cut into 1.5” pieces 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1.5” pieces 1/3 cup milk 1-2 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine Pinch of salt and pepper (optional) Fresh herbs, rinsed and chopped (optional) Directions 1. Bring a large pot filled ¾ full of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. 2. Add the cauliflower to the potatoes 7-8 minutes before they are done cooking. 3. Drain the potatoes and cauliflower in a colander. Add them back to the empty pot and let rest for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add the milk, butter/margarine, salt and pepper to the pot and mash until smooth. 5. Stir in fresh herbs of your choice (try chives or parsley) if using, then serve. Serves 4. Recipes and Dishes
Spaghetti Squash Ingredients 1 whole spaghetti squash Seasonings of your choice Directions 1. With a very sharp knife, slice off a small piece from one side of the squash so that it will stand flat and secure on your cutting board. Slice the squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Bake: 2. Heat oven to 375 degrees. 3. Brush the inside of each half with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Place cut sides down on a rimmed baking sheet and put sheet into the oven. 5. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork. 6. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, or until squash is cool enough to handle. With a fork, scrape out the spaghetti-like strands and prepare as desired. Microwave: 1. Place squash cut-sides-down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Fill the dish with about 1 inch of water. 2. Microwave on high for 8-12 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the squash with a fork. 3. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, or until squash is cool enough to handle. 4. With a fork, scrape out the spaghetti-like strands and prepare as desired. 5. Season with butter, salt and pepper or fresh herbs, or try adding your favourite warmed pasta sauce. Hummus Ingredients 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 cup sodium reduced vegetable broth 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp water 1 clove garlic, minced Directions 1. In a food processor or blender, combine chickpeas, tahini and cumin. Pulse until coarse. Add broth, lemon rind and juice and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as necessary to make a smooth textured hummus. Stir in garlic. Try adding fresh herbs like basil, parsley or cilantro for a twist. 2. Serve with whole wheat crackers or pita, with your favourite veggies or try using as a spread on your sandwich! Makes 2 cups Marinated Chicken Breasts Ingredients 1-2 tbsp vinegar (cider, balsamic or red wine) 2-3 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, or crumbled bay leaf) 1-2 tbsp mustard, whole grain or Dijon 1-2 tsp garlic or onion powder, optional ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Directions 1. Put the vinegar, herbs, mustard, powders if using and oil in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients. Open the bag; drop in the chicken breast in the bag. Close and shake the bag to coat evenly. You can freeze the marinated chicken for up to 2 weeks. 2. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. 3. Bake uncovered 25 to 35 minutes until juice of chicken is no longer pink, when centers of thickest pieces are cut or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/ recipes/food-network-kitchens/marinatedchicken-breasts-recipe.html Carrot and Mango Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Ingredients 4 carrots, grated 2 mangoes, diced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp lime zest ½ tbsp honey Directions 1. Combine the olive oil, lime juice and zest, and honey. 2. Add dressing to carrots and mangoes. 3. Let sit for 2 hours before serving. Serves 4. Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes, (2-1/2 lb/1.25 kg) 2 egg whites 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground paprika ½ tsp salt (optional) ½ tsp pepper Directions 1. Peel potatoes; trim ends and sides to create rectangles. Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices; cut each lengthwise into 1/2 -inch (1 cm) wide strips. 2. In large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Whisk in oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Add potatoes, tossing to coat. Spread on 2 parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheets. 3. Bake in top and bottom thirds of 425°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating and switching pans halfway through, until tender and edges are browned and crisp. Serves 6. Maple Baked Salmon Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup 4 tsp grainy or dijon mustard 4 tsp soy sauce 2 lb (907 g) salmon fillet, skinned Directions 1. In small bowl, combine maple syrup, mustard and soy sauce. 2. Arrange salmon on foil- or parchment paperlined rimmed baking sheet; spoon glaze over fish or marinate salmon in glaze overnight. 3. Bake in centre of 400°F convection oven until fish flakes easily when tested, 8 to 10 minutes. Adapted from: http://www.canadianliving.com/ food/maple_glazed_salmon.php
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values 161 Applegrove Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3C 1N2 Tel. 705-675-1596 Fax. 705-675-8040 skhc.ca Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is a multi-funded agency and would like to acknowledge the ongoing support from our funders. Police, Ambulance, Fire: 911 Police, Non- Emergency: 705-675-9171 Poison Control: 705-674-3636 Health Sciences North (Hospital): 705-523-7100 Crises Intervention Program: 705-675-4760 Health Care Connect (if no family physician): 1-800-461-2919 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Sudbury And District Health Unit: 705-522-9200 Employment Support, Ontario Works: 705-674-4455 Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP): 705-564- 4515 Gezhtoojig Employment and Training: 705-692-0766 Suicide/Self Harm Prevention: 1-800-366-8288 N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre: 705-674-2128 Grandmother Moon Grandmother Moon is a powerful teaching about Aboriginal women’s special connection to our Grandmothers who have passed into the Spirit world. Grandmother Moon provides us direction, strength, knowledge and wisdom in taking our sacred place in our families, communities and beyond. She teaches us about our sacred role as the life-givers and the heart of our nations – for without women our nations cannot go on. We need Grandmother Moon’s presence in our lives now more than ever, especially for our young women who live in the dark and struggle to live in the light. Prayer Grandmother Moon You know all women from birth to death We seek your knowledge We seek your strength Some are STARS up there with you Some are STARS on Mother Earth Grandmother, lighten our path in the dark Creator, keep our sisters safe from harm Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre honours the sacred four stages of life through the delivery of programs and services. They are as follows: These four stages of life correspond to the four directions of the medicine wheel, the four seasons and the four components of self. Babies and children Adults Elders Youth and young adults Four Stages of Life
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