2022 GIISOG CALENDAR CELEBRATING the NZIGOSAK (AUNTIES)
Nzigos ANNABELLE MCGREGOR IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNABELLE MCGREGOR WAAB-AANKWADOO KWE, AIJIJAAK DOODEM MARCH 18, 1944 – OCTOBER 17, 2017 In this edition of the annual Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre’s calendar, we honour two of our Grandmothers who have contributed to the birth and life of SKHC. They were both daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunties and Elders to many. Annabelle McGregor and Nookomis Hilda Nadjiwan two amazing spirts that dedicated themselves to community, cultural revitalization and fostering our youth to grow and gain their independences through teaching of the language and inspiring creativity. They were highly respected as Elders in our communities and as two of the long-standing members and elders of the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. The cover of this year’s calendar celebrates eleven aunties. The ten sisters of Annabelle, the eleven daughters of Annie Recollet. We celebrate the women in our lives that provide us with the life teachings we require to both the nieces and nephews in our lives. This honours the duty of both men and women in our collective responsibility and resiliency of building healthy communities.
Nzigos HILDA NADJIWAN IN LOVING MEMORY OF HILDA MARY NADJIWAN MSKO - MIIGWAANII KWE OCTOBER 18, 1942 – MARCH 25, 2021 In honour of our Nookii, we would like to share her words of thanksgiving. 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 selfesteem 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. Miigwech, Elder Hilda Nadjiwan Debenjiged, Gzhemnidoo, Gmishoomsina.
Nzigos MARIETTA AUNTIE MARIETTA SUTHERLAND What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Auntie is the one who was there all along to help guide and teach you, who you can call on for advice, help and support, whose cooking reminds you of home and Nookomis, whose loud laughter and kind words lift you when you need it most. I try to be a good auntie to many in my circle whether that is in my extended family, my professional network, or the powwow trail. If I call you nephew or ‘my girl’, you know I have your back. I will share stories and teachings I may have learned along the way, help you get your regalia together or help you outfit your kids, and drop what I am doing to listen when you need me... Auntie is always up for a powwow road trip and long conversations as the miles roll on!
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. DECEMBER 2021 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 2022 MNIDOO GIIZIS (Spirit Moon) FEBRUARY 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 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 Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Wild Food Bank (MC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) Sharing and Caring FASD Family Support Group Virtual Speaker Series (Z) Men’s Group (MC) Wild Food Bank (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Grief Group Workshop Begins (TBD) Wild Food Bank (MC) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Wild Food Bank (MC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Youth Drop-In (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Men’s Group (MC) Friday Night Community Workshop (Z) Wild Food Bank (MC)
Nzigos SHKEBE AUNTIE SHKEBE GOWAN What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Being an auntie has been the best part of my life and I’ve been an auntie from a very young age. As a child, I was like a sister to my nieces and nephews, playing and protecting them. As we got older, I became a friend, sharing secrets, teasing and laughter. As an adult I became a mother, nurturing and guiding them along their path. Now I’ll become a grandma to my great nieces and nephews. I’ll share everything I know with patience and unconditional love. So, for Anishinawbek, our aunties will grow, they will transform. For our nieces and nephews, we will become what they need.
Family Day Offices closed BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. JANUARY 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 2022 MKWA GIIZIS (Bear Moon) MARCH 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 Valentine’s Day Wild Food Bank (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mental Wellness Speaker Series Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Grief Group Workshop Ends (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Wild Food Bank (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Wild Food Bank (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) PD Day Activity Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Friday Night Community Workshop (Z) Groundhog Day Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos DEBORAH AUNTIE DEBORAH FRANCIS NANIBUSH What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Being an auntie is to support your siblings and their children, also to support your community’s extended family and nonrelatives in the same manner. In the home where I was raised (my great-aunties), I was given safety, consistency, shelter, and the feeling I belonged. I believe in giving back what I was given. As a young adult, Olive McGregor gave her time to many and you could count on her to be honest with you. I have come to learn to fully listen respectfully with the person talking to you. It is important to model strength, and compassion to others. Others need to be given recognition and encouragement in their personal growth and becoming strong. Sometimes others need an advocate until they can speak for themselves. Offer information on proven safe cultural resources and resource persons. Encourage a person to use helping resources, if the first one does not work, ask them to try again until they find one that works. Families can model for their children and relatives to create a net of helpers in their lives. It is alright to offer time limited shelter and refuge and then help one to seek longer term safety.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. FEBRUARY 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 MARCH 2022 NAABIDIN GIIZIS (Snow Crust Moon) | BOKWAAGMI GIIZIS (Broken Snowshoe Moon) APRIL 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 March Break Youth Drop-In (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) March Break Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) March Break Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) March Break Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) First Day of Spring March Break St. Patrick’s Day Daylight Savings Begins Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) PD Day Activity Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Friday Night Community Workshop (Z) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos LORIE AUNTIE LORIE PELLETIER-BELL What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Being an auntie to me is the expansion of the sacred mother’s role, to be close enough to know when you are needed and far enough to not interfere with the persons purpose in life. One needs to have a deep understanding of our teachings to allow themselves to be guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings when supporting a family. There is a delicate balance in a family of spiritual, emotional, cognitive and physical needs, and one needs to walk with kindness and courage while supporting the restoration of this delicate interconnected balance.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. MARCH 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 2022 BOKWAAGMI GIIZIS (Broken Snowshoe Moon) | ZIISIBAAKADAKE GIIZIS (Sugar Moon) MAY 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 Good Friday Offices closed Easter Monday Offices closed Easter Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Grief Group Workshop Begins (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Medicine Camp (L) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Medicine Camp (L) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Friday Night Community Workshop (Z) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos MONICA AUNTIE MONICA MEJAKI What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Boozhoo, aanii. Migizi AandwadoonKwe ndigoo. Nimkii-binesii ndoodem. My English name is Monica Mejaki registered with Sagamok Anishnaabek but I was raised in Wiikwemkoong Unceeded Territory. Nzigos ndaaw. I am a traditional auntie to many children. Since I began this path called mno-bimaadziwan (the good life), I learned the importance of being an auntie. At ceremonies, lodges and gatherings, I observed, listened and learned to understand the Anishinaabe traditional way of life. From listening to the Grandmothers, aunties play a significant role to help girls with their transition into womanhood. This involves the provision of life guidance and direction. I cherish the role and responsibility of being an auntie to many children that come onto my path. Aahaaw, miigwech ndikid.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. APRIL 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 2022 NMEBINE GIIZIS (Sucker Moon) JUNE 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 Mother’s Day Victoria Day Offices closed MMIWG National Day Mental Health Week Men’s Group (MC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Medicine Walk (TBD) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Mental Health Week Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mental Wellness Speaker Series Mental Health Week Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Mental Health Week Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Walking Out Ceremony Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Fall Fast Camp (L) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Youth Drop-In (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mental Health Week Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Fall Fast Camp (L) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) Grief Group Workshop Ends (TBD) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos CHERYL AUNTIE CHERYL RECOLLET What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. As long as I can remember, we have always been surrounded by our aunties. I come from a long line of powerful and beautiful aunties. We grow and share with love and laughter. Our aunties have emulated the kindness and caring of our Grandma’s and they have honoured the role we have now inherited as aunties. I love being an auntie. My nieces, nephews, great nephews, godchildren and little cousins keep me happily busy and entertained. I love sharing experiences with them, teaching them, travelling with them and having fun. My friends always comment that they love hearing “Auntie, auntie, auntie” wherever we go, as our little ones are always close by. I will honour the teachings shared by our aunties and continue to care for our families as we grow together.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. MAY 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 2022 WAABGONII GIIZIS (Blossom/Flower Moon) JULY 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 First Day of Summer Father’s Day Yoga in the Park (TBD) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) National Indigenous Peoples Day Sacred Fire (L) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Medicine Walk (TBD) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Setting Boundaries Workshop (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Setting Boundaries Workshop (TBD) Setting Boundaries Workshop (TBD) Setting Boundaries Workshop (TBD) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos JULIE AUNTIE JULIE OZAWAGOSH What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Auntie has a significant role in a family circle. An auntie is a special person who can fill in as a second mom. Her role is a unique where guidance and specialness to a person is protected and cherished. As an auntie, I have the wisdom to give the perspective view and enhance a question concerning one’s life—also the dignity to uphold truth, love, honesty, bravery, respect, love and wisdom in kindness and gentleness to one’s spirit.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. JUNE 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 2022 MIIN GIIZIS (Berry Moon) AUGUST 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 Canada Day Offices closed Youth Culture Camp (L) Sacred Fire (L) Medicine Walk (TBD) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Medicine Walk Youth Culture Camp (L) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Youth Culture Camp (L) Men’s Group (MC) Yoga in the Park (TBD) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos EDNA AUNTIE EDNA MANITOWABI What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Bozho nindawemaaganadok my relatives. Asiniikwe niin Midewiwin kwe, Makwe ndinwema. I am deeply honoured to come from a very large family—four brothers and four sisters and their offspring, numerous nephews and nieces. What a blessing to be called Auntie Edna and of course, there are my clan relatives, my Midewiwin lodge brothers and sister and their families. My medicine family in creation. Those ones I’ve formed a bond of sisterhood with, my own tribe, grandchildren know me as Kokum, great grandchildren know me as Chi-momaa. What an incredible responsibility to hold in supporting our relations in creation. Responsibility to all of creation is respect. This is vital respecting our relationships to one another is reciprocal. Nindawemaaganadok (all my relatives). Wenabozho, the original being, was instructed to go out and name everything in creation. He saw the incredible beauty of our mother the earth, gimama-aki. He was truly humbled as he saw and recognized himself a sacred part of creation. Mahingan/wolf was sent to walk with him they travelled together and became close and formed a strong bond—they were like brothers from this strong bond they saw how they were related and connected to all of creation Niikaanigana (all my relations).
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. JULY 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 2022 MNOOMNI GIIZIS (Rice Moon) SEPTEMBER 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 Youth Culture Camp (L) Mental Wellness Speaker Series Sacred Fire (L) Preschool Clinic (TBD) Medicine Walk (TBD) Youth Culture Camp (L) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Youth Culture Camp (L) Yoga in the Park (TBD) PD Day Activity Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos CORINNE AUNTIE CORINNE FLAMAND What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. Becoming an Auntie is the best feeling ever. I just love being there for my nieces and nephews when they need me. I would encourage them to follow their dreams and to be themselves. Plus, I just love it when they call me auntie. As a child growing up, I would visit my auntie who always did traditional craft work. My auntie would show me the different techniques of traditional crafting like beading, quill work, birchbark and leather work. To this day, I still use these traditions and pass them on to my friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. I am forever grateful. Miigwech.
AUGUST 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 2022 WAABAGAA GIIZIS (Changing Leaves Moon) OCTOBER 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 First Day of Autumn Men’s Group (MC) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. FASD Awareness Day Full Moon Ceremony (TDB) Labour Day Offices closed Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Medicine Walk (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Fall Fast Camp (L) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Fall Fast Camp (L) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Prenatal Classes (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Prenatal Classes (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) Prenatal Classes (TBD) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos KELLY LEE AUNTIE KELLY LEE ASSINIWE What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. I was always told that as an auntie you treat every child as if they were your own and to always watch out for everyone. I was taught to take care of my sisters’ children at all times. Growing up, our aunties were special and were a very important part of our lives. I have tried to continue that role and ensure that my nieces and nephews know that they can always come to me, for anything, when they need to. We have a close-knit family and as an auntie I have taken some of my nieces and nephews under my wing and watch over them continuously. All my nieces and nephews have special places in my heart just as my own children do. As a family we take care of each other and it’s especially important as an auntie to keep our eyes and ears open to all the children to ensure they are safe, cared for, mentored, protected, spoiled and loved each and every day. I love all my nieces and nephews and am so proud that the Creator chose me to be auntie to all of them.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. SEPTEMBER 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 2021 BNAAKWII GIIZIS (Falling Leaves Moon) NOVEMBER 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 Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Thanksgiving Offices closed World Mental Health Day Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Grief Group Workshop Begins (TBD) Prenatal Classes (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Medicine Walk (TBD) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Prenatal Classes (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Prenatal Classes (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos THERESA AUNTIE THERESA FLAMAND What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. My role as a Nzigos to my family and community is helping our sister in the upbringing of their children. Nzigos teaches sacred teachings that were brought down from their family. Teaching to be a proud First Nation and respecting one another. I was very lucky to have grown up where all my aunties and uncles spoke the language. I am very proud to have learned my culture and language from my family.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. OCTOBER 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 2021 BAASHKAAKODIN GIIZIS (Freezing Moon) DECEMBER 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 All Souls Day Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Remembrance Day Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Daylight Savings Ends World Diabetes Day Rock Your Mocs Week Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Aboriginal Veterans Day Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Mental Wellness Speaker Series Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Rock Your Mocs Week Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Rock Your Mocs Week Good Food Box Order Pick-Up (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Grief Group Workshop Ends (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Mindful Way Meditation Program (TBD) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Men’s Group (MC) Rock Your Mocs Week Rock Your Mocs Week Rock Your Mocs Week Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Good Food Box Order Deadline (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Z) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST.
Nzigos GLORIA AUNTIE GLORIA OSHKAWBEWISENS-MCGREGOR What are your teachings surrounding being an auntie? Share your stories of the sacred, proud and protective role you hold in embracing the safety of family. I love the relationship my children have with their aunties—they laugh, they cry, they disagree to agree. An auntie’s place is a safe place to fall when ones life path becomes difficult. Aunties are like second mothers, they are mothers helpers. Community aunties had a role to protect the children of the community. They had a responsibility to be an extended parent to help discipline with care, to advise with wisdom and to nurture with love. Aunties have a crucial role in providing a sense of family within our communities.
First Day of Winter BUILDING HEALTHY COMMMUNITIES – RESPECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. JANUARY 2022 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 DECEMBER 2022 MNIDOO GIISOONS (Little Spirit Moon) JANUARY 2022 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 Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle (CC) Full Moon Ceremony (TBD) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Young Thunderbirds Drum (CC) Beading Workshop (Z, TBD) Sacred Fire (L) Bowling (PB) Wellness Topic Workshop Series (TBD) Men’s Group (MC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga Hybrid (Z, CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Equine Therapy Program (TBD) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | L = SKHC LAND, LOCATION HERE | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | Z = ZOOM (APP) | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Christmas Boxing Day Christmas Eve New Years Eve
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 our 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 Nibwaakaawin | Wisdom 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, intelligence or knowledge. In some communities, Gikendaasowin is used. Zaagi’idiwin | Love 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.’ Minaadendamowin | Respect To honour 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. Aakode’ewin | Bravery 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 use either Zoongadikiwin (state of having a strong casing) or Zoongide’ewin (state of having a strong heart). Gwayakwaadiziwin | Honesty 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. Dabaadendiziwin | Humility 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. Debwewin | Truth Truth is to know all of these things. Speak the truth. Do not deceive yourself or others.
TRADITIONAL • Beading Workshop • Ceremony By Request • Community Workshops (once a month) • Cross Cultural Training • Cultural/Medicine Workshops • Feasts • Full Moon Ceremony • Hospice Visits • Hunt Camps • Long Term Care Visits • Medicine Walk • Men’s Wellness (bi-annual) • Nada Gii Kendum Program • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies (May-November) • Traditional Cooking • Traditional Doctors Program • Weekly Men’s Group • Wild Food Bank • Youth Big Drum Group • Youth Cultural Camps • Youth Cultural Teachings • Youth Sharing Circles • Youth Summer Program (July-August) PRIMARY CARE Support Groups • Menopause Group • Prenatal 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 • Phlebotomy • Physiotherapy • Registered Massage Therapy • Well Woman COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Health Promotion • Bowling (PB) • Diabetes Education • Diabetes Prevention Activities • Exercise RX • Fitness Health • Kids Cooking • Nutrition Bingo • Quit Smoking Café (CC) and Finding Balance • School Year – Professional Development (PD) Day Activities • Smoking Cessation • Strawberry Picking • Urban Pole Walking • Yoga • Youth Programs Choices Program • Life Choices Program (10 weeks, ages 12-17) ADMINISTRATION • Accountability Systems • Financial Management • Funder Relations • Funder Reporting • Government Relations • Human Resources • Information Systems • Marketing and Promotion • Privacy and PHIPA Compliance • Public Relations • Research and Development • Strategic Planning External Partnerships • Aboriginal Peoples Alliance of Northern Ontario • Alliance for Healthier Communities • Cambrian College • Canadian Mental Health Association • Centre de santé Communautaire du Grand Sudbury • City of Greater Sudbury • Collège Boréal Programs & Services
Clinical Support (Client Centered) • 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 • Community Mobilization • Greater Sudbury Police Service • Health Sciences North • Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Constance Lake and Taykwa Tagamou First Nations • Indigenous Primary Health Care Council • Jubilee Heritage Family Resources • Laurentian University • Local Aboriginal Health Committee • Métis Nation of Ontario • Ngo Dwe Waanzizgik – Urban Indigenous Sacred Circle • Gezhtoojig Employment and Training • Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services • Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation • Niijaanisinaanik Child and Family Services • Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services • N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre • Northern Ontario School of Medicine • Rainbow District School Board PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times of programs may vary. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some programs may not occur. For detailed and current program information, please call 705-675-1596 or visit our website at skhc.ca. Mental Wellness • Art/Craft Drop-In • Equine Therapy Program • Grief Group Workshop • Hand Drum Making and Social • Indigenous Victims Support Worker • Men’s Support Group and Workshops • Mindful Way Workshop • Mishko-Ode-Wendum Sharing Circle • Quarterly Speaker Series • Scheduled Counselling Session • Wellness Topic Workshop Series • Youth 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 • Parent Support Circle • Prenatal Classes • Sharing and Caring FASD Family Support Group • Resource Library • Triple P Parenting (individual sessions) Mishko-Ode-Wendam In partnership with the Rainbow District School Board • Alternative School for Youth (ages 12-18) • 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
Building Healthy Commmunities – Respecting Traditional Values 161 Applegrove Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3C 1N2 Tel. 705-675-1596 Fax. 705-675-8040 skhc.ca The Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre honours the sacred four stages of life through the delivery of programs and services. These stages 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 POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE: 911 Police (non-emergency): 705-675-9171 Poison Control: 1-800-268-5900 Health Sciences North (hospital): 705-523-7100 Crises Intervention Program: 705-675-4760 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Public Health Sudbury & Districts: 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 Niijaanisinaanik Child and Family Services: 705-746-9354 Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services: 705-370-2100 Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services: 1-800-465-0999 Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation: 705-674-9996 The Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre is a multi-funded agency and would like to acknowledge the ongoing support from our funders. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Ministry of Health Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario Health, Northern Region Indigenous Service Canada
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