2024 GIISOG CALENDAR Endji-wendji | Celebrating the elements Endji-wendji Celebrating the leme ts 2024 GIIZISOOG-MIZINIGAN Calendar
Mino-bimaadiziwin The good life The four elements symbolize the changes that take place throughout each season. Life goes full circle.
NOODIN Air AKI Earth NBIISH/ NBI Water ISHKODE Fire Energies and the power of the four directions Anishinaabe are seasonal people and as the elements change within each season, we heal with the elements and they also heal. This is reciprocal healing. Aki (Earth) is our first Mother. Her soil, water, air, and energy nourish us. Noodin (Air) is Nesewin, Creator’s first breath. Ishkode (Fire) is inside all of us and given to us by the Creator. Nbiish/Nbi (Water) is the lifeblood of Mother Earth.
Misho-Bboon Grandfather Winter Zoogpo It is snowing Goonens Snowflake Bekaate, pii nesewin biidoot Giiwedinong wii noojimayiing. It is a sacred time when the healing breath of the north wind arrives. GIIWEDNOODIN North Wind Bboon Giiwednoodin is a time when the cold air comes in to help with healing, including individual healing. The veil is thin between the spirit realm and the earth realm. This allows for our ancestors and the spirits to guide us through the healing that is needed. We see that our Misho-Bboon places the most beautiful healing blanket on Mother Earth.
DECEMBER 2023 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 Mnidoo Giizis Spirit Moon | January 2024 FEBRUARY 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) New Year’s Day Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Living Well with Diabetes (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Traditional Craft Night (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Anishinaabemowin Class (CC) Cooking for One (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Bowling (PB) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Friday Night Workshop (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Nutrition Bingo (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Parent Support Virtual Series (Z) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) FASD Community Kitchen (CC) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
MKWA-MNIDOO NESEWIN Mkwa’s Breath During this time, we honour Mkwa—the bear and breath. We look for the winter mist in the trees. It is said that this is the first breath when the cubs are born. We know mother bear has turned over and there is now new life. The cubs open the doorway for all of the other beings to create new life. Mkomi-awan Mist Wan Fog Mkwa nesewin zhiibaaminaagod pii beshaa giizhigoong minwaa Shkagmikwe nkeshtaadwad. Mkwa nokii epiichi nibaad, bwaajige, zhitoon mishkiki waani nakaazaang. The bear’s breath is clear—this is when the Sky World and Mother Earth greet one another. Medicine is replenished as Mkwa does his work during sleep.
JANUARY 2024 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 Mkwa Giizis Bear Moon | February 2024 MARCH 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Family Day Offices closed Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Living Well with Diabetes (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Traditional Craft Night (CC) Beading Group (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Labour and Birth Night (MC) Valentine’s Day Boys Big Drum (CC) Anishinaabemowin Class (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Anishinaabe Aadzowin Minwaa Mnidoo Aadzowin Mental Health Wellness Series (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mental Health Winter Blues (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Seasonal Cooking (CC) Groundhog Day PD Day Activity (TBD) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Cooking for One (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Feasting the Bear (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Bowling (PB) FASD Wagon Wheel (TBD) Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Nutrition Bingo (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) FASD Community Kitchen (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
GIIZIS Sun Nimishoomis Giizis brings us light every new day, guiding us forward on our life path, encouraging us with Creator’s love and warmth, and love for all life beings, as well as gifting us with the energy to continue to grow as life reaches for new things found. Biidaaban Sunrise Bangishimon Sunset Eshkom Naabidin Giizis minowaasege giji goon miigozhigwa wiini aansek gojiing ezhiwebak, aangwaamizi jiibwaa giizhoowasget Boopoogami Giizis. The sun glistens on the snow’s crust as Naabidin Giizis (Broken Snowshoe Moon) is changing and careful how much heat it brings.
FEBRUARY 2024 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 Naabidin Giizis/Boopoogame Giizis Snow Crust Moon/Broken Snowshoe Moon | March 2024 APRIL 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Living Well with Diabetes (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Spring Equinox Fitness Health (YMCA) Traditional Craft Night (CC) St. Patrick’s Day Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) FASD Parent Support Virtual Series (Z) FASD Community Kitchen (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Men’s Group (MC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Seasonal Cooking (CC) Bowling (PB) Anishinaabemowin Class (CC) Men’s Group (MC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Cooking for One (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Fitness Health (YMCA) Good Friday Offices closed Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Easter Friday Night Workshop (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Nutrition Bingo (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
Boodwe To make fire Ganawishkodawe S/he tends to the fire Bokwaagmi Giizis minwaa Ziisibaakdadake Giizis maajii giizhoowaasigewok epiichi giizhigak minwaa naakshik geyaabi kisina. Nizhiitaawag ninaatigook wiimiigwewat mishkikiiwaaboo. The moons bring the warmth during the day and the cold at night. The maple trees prepare their medicine drink. ISHKODE Fire Our Oshkaabewis Nini Wok (male Helpers) have been given the rights and responsibly to care for and protect Ishkode. When our sacred fires are being lit, they ensure that these responsibilities are passed on to the younger generations. They also acknowledge the many different ceremony fires and how to work with each one.
MARCH 2024 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 Bokwaagmi Giizis/Ziisibaakadake Giizis Broken Snowshoe Moon/Maple Sugar Moon | April 2024 MAY 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Living Well with Diabetes (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Bowling (PB) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Easter Monday Offices closed Fitness Health (YMCA) Traditional Craft Night (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Quit Smoking Café (CC) Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Youth Drop-In (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Seasonal Cooking (CC) Anishinaabemowin Class (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Cooking for One (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) PD Day Activity (TBD) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Nutrition Bingo (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Friday Night Workshop (CC) Weight Loss Support Group (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
ODE Heart Bmaadziwin (life) is recognized as having a fire within. Your heart has a fire that must be tended to in order to live a healthy life. Just like any other fire, it is important not to let your internal fire go out but also to not let it get out of hand. Odemin Strawberry Odewegan Drum Nmebine Giizis miigwen bimaadiziwin pii digoshinawad nmebinek. Mishkikiiwi maaba giigoonh, pane giiwiingeziwok Anishinaabek maanda pii maajiijiwong Nbi. In the month of May, the sucker fish brings life. This fish is medicinal. The Anishinaabe are careful at this time when the water begins to flow.
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NBIISH/NIBI Water that the Earth holds Water is the life blood of Mother Earth. Water, lakes, rivers and waterways are Mother Earth’s umbilical cords. The rivers and streams are her arteries and veins. The ebb and flow of the tides are her contractions. The waterfalls are the doorways for life to come through. Gchi-gami-in Great Lakes Tkibiinsan Natural springs Minogiizhigat Waabgonii Giizis wiimaajiiging kina gego. Kina gegoo ginaajiwan. The days are bright and warm in June, so everything will grow beautifully.
MAY 2024 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 Waabgonii Giizis Blossom/Flower Moon | June 2024 JULY 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 PD Day Activity (TBD) Trail Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Trail Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Trail Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Journey Talks – Youth Empowerment Series (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Father’s Day Fitness Health (YMCA) Youth Drop-In (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Wild Food Bank (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Fitness Health (YMCA) Wild Food Bank (CC) Bowling (PB) Creative Hearts and Hands Art Drop-In (CC) Creative Hearts and Hands Art Drop-In (CC) Creative Hearts and Hands Art Drop-In (CC) National Indigenous Peoples Day Offices closed FASD Parent Support Activity (BA) Summer Solstice Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Community Kitchen (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Wild Food Bank (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Caring for Caregivers (CC) Trail Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Labour and Birth Class (MC) Medicine Walk (BA) CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
Abinoojiiyens nibiim/Omaakan aabo Amniotic fluid Mwiaansan Tears Nbiiw Wet with water Mii maampii miinan maajiiging, aanid zhaazhi zhiitaaw’noon wiipikibjigaadek, nakaazaam enji maawnjiding. The berries are growing and some are ready for picking. They are also used for spiritual purposes. NBIISH/NIBI Water that the human holds The body is approximately 70%water. It is important to pray over the water contained in our own bodies in order to promote wellness, balance and a healthy self-image.
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Mshiikenh Mnis Turtle Island Enaagdewendang Mnidoo-aadziwin Aki Environment Minoomin giimiingomi wiimaadookiiyiing minwaa wiizgaaknamang, beboon datepsek. We were given this food to share, take care of, and harvest for its use over the winter. NBIISH/NIBI NWENMOWIN Water and relationships “In Anishinaabe culture, women are given the responsibility to take care and speak on behalf of the water. The water of Mother Earth carries life to us, and as women we carry life through our bodies. We as women are life givers.” - Nookomis Josephine Mandamin-baa Autumn Peltier, Chief Water Protector for the Anishnabek Nation. Photo by Linda Roy.
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Mskobagaa Changes to red Zaawibagaa Changes to yellow/orange/brown Aapiji minwaanhzige maaba bebaayaat maanda pii minwaa minozhiiyaawin baatiinad. This spirit brings these beautiful colours for us to enjoy and bring goodness to everyone. AANJINAAGWADGOJI Seasons change Shkagamik Kwe (Mother Earth) puts on her most beautiful dress in celebration of the abundance received. As the seasons change, bringing in the north winds and encouraging the leaves to let go, we can also welcome in change and let go of what holds us back from our continued healing.
AUGUST 2024 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 Waabaagaa Giizis Changing Leaves Moon | September 2024 OCTOBER 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 International FASD Day FASD Day Open House (FC) Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) Labour Day Offices closed FASD Support Circle (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Niibiish’shaaboo Kedaa – Let’s make tea (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) GSPS Hunt Camp (BA) Bowling (PB) GSPS Hunt Camp (BA) FASD Family Day (Ridgecrest Playground) Program (W) Fitness Health (YMCA) Truth. Resiliency. Hope. NDTR Event (Bell Park) Offices closed Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Fall Equinox Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Nutrition Bingo (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) GSPS Hunt Camp (BA) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Youth Drop-In (CC) Pole Walking (TBD) Yoga (CC) National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) Offices closed CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELMST | MC =MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST | FC = FASD CLINIC, 151 APPLEGROVE ST | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W=WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAMST | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information.
Bamendan To care for Aki Earth, land Benaasinoon niibiishenhsan, aapji ginaajiwan Shkagmikwe waabowanim. Zhiitaa gewii wii’aansemgag ningoknoonwin. The leaves fall for Mother Earth, blanketing her beautifully as she’s getting ready for the next season. NAANGWENDAM-KII Taking care of the Earth Our duties and responsibilities as Anishinaabe people are as caretakers of the land. The Earth has experienced much damage and is injured because of actions taken by the human race.
CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. SEPTEMBER 2024 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 Binaakwii Giizis Falling Leaves Moon | October 2024 NOVEMBER 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Yoga (CC) Thanksgiving Offices closed Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Niibiish’shaaboo Kedaa – Let’s make tea (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Open House (CC, MC) Community Hunt Camp (BA) World Mental Health Day Fitness Health (YMCA) Bowling (PB) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Community Hunt Camp (BA) Community Hunt Camp (BA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Hide/Language Camp (BA) Men’s Group (CC) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Halloween Fitness Health (YMCA) Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Hide/Language Camp (BA) Labour and Birth Night (MC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Hide/Language Camp (BA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Youth Drop-In (CC)
Niindaa I want to learn Niikinaaganaa All my relations Shkagmigaang kina gegoo nimshkodin. Zhiitaa wiiniwebid Shkakmikwe. We feel her getting ready for her rest. Everything is freezing over. ANISHINAABEWIN MIINWAA INDANENDMOWIN Our relationship with Earth Anishinaabewin is the Anishinaabe way of life, way of being, and way of doing. Indanendmowin can closest be translated to the Anishinaabe way of critical thinking and understanding life.
CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. OCTOBER 2024 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 Baashkaakodin Giizis Freezing Moon | November 2024 DECEMBER 2024 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Yoga (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) National Aboriginal Veterans Day Bowling (PB) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Remembrance Day Yoga (CC) All Souls Day Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Bezhgoogzhii Equine Program (W) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Well Women’s Day (MC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Mnaajigaazwad Binoojiinhsak Baby Welcoming Celebration (TBD) World Diabetes Day Fitness Health (YMCA) Boys Big Drum (CC) Cooking with Kids (Zoom) Fitness Health (YMCA) Youth Drop-In (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Anishinaabe Aadzowin Minwaa Mnidoo Aadzowin Mental Health Wellness Series (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Lunch and Learn (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC)
Nesewin Breath Miimanda piiginwaabdamang gbimaadiziiwninaa ngobiboon gaanankiiyiing. Mii maanda pii’aansokewad minwaa kinomaagewad. Aambe bizinchkwedaa. This is when we take the time to re-evaluate life for this year. We also take time to listen to stories and teachings. Let’s listen. NESENDMING BIMAADZIWIN DIBAAJIMANG Breathing life into a story... It is a time to open our hearts, minds, and imaginations, while listening to our Elders share aansookaan, their knowledge, life lessons, and how to live Mno Bmaadziwin through telling the stories of Nanabush (the Trickster, Wiisaagiichik). It is only during these cold months that storytelling occurs. It is a time of laughter, but out of respect for the animals, plants, and trees, we only tell these stories while they are sleeping.
CC = COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 ELM ST., SUITE E4 | MC = MAIN CENTRE, 161 APPLEGROVE ST. | BA = BI-WAASEY AASIGEH, SKHC LAND | W = WIIKWEMKOONG | TBD = TO BE DETERMINED | YMCA, 140 DURHAM ST. | PB = PLAZA BOWL, 1799 GARDEN ST. Building Healthy Communities – Respecting Traditional Values Please call 705-675-1596 for program information. NOVEMBER 2024 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 Mnidoo Giisoons Little Spirit Moon | December 2024 JANUARY 2025 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 NIWEBI GIIZHIGAD Sunday NTAM GIIZHIGAD Monday NIIZHO GIIZHIGAD Tuesday NSWO GIIZHIGAD Wednesday NIIWO GIIZHIGAD Thursday NAANO GIIZHIGAD Friday NIWEBI GIIZHGAD 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 Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Yoga (CC) Fitness Health (YMCA) Christmas Offices closed Boys Big Drum (CC) Boys Big Drum (CC) Boxing Day Offices closed Fitness Health (YMCA) Men’s Group (MC) Mental Health Paint Social (CC) Bowling (PB) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Manidoo-Minenhsag Beading Group (CC) Staff Gathering Offices closed Winter Solstice New Year’s Eve Offices closed at noon Christmas Eve Offices closed at noon Fitness Health (YMCA) Fitness Health (YMCA) Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle (CC)
Seven Grandfather Teachings Above photo features Nookii Hilda-baa Nadjiwan’s Seven Grandfather Teaching stones. 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 be able to be honest with others. In Anishinaabemowin, this word can also mean righteousness. 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 Anishinaabemowin, this word expresses not only wisdom, but also prudence, intelligence or knowledge. In some communities, Gikendaasowin is used. Aakode’ewin Bravery Bravery is to face the foe with integrity. In Anishinaabemowin, 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). Zaagi’idiwin Love To know Love is to know peace. Love must be unconditional. When people are weak they need love the most. In Anishinaabemowin, 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. Debwewin Truth Truth is to know all of these things. Speak the truth. Do not deceive yourself or others. Dabaadendiziwin Humility Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. In Anishinaabemowin, this word can also mean compassion. You are equal to others, but you are not better. Some communities express this as Bekaadiziwin, which in addition to humility can also translate as calmness, gentleness or patience.
Debenjiged, Gzhemnidoo, Gmishoomsina. Prayer by Nookii Hilda-baa Nadjiwan. 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.
Shkagmik-Kwe Health Centre Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) is dedicated to providing equal access to quality health care for all First Nation, 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 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. Our 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.
Three Sisters Soup INGREDIENTS: 6 cups vegetable stock 2 cups yellow corn 1 bag Indian corn, cooked 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cups black beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 2 cups squash, cooked and diced 5 fresh sage leaves or ½ tsp dried ½ tsp curry powder salt and ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Bring vegetable stock to a slow boil. Add corn, hominy, beans, onion and celery. Boil for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add sage leaves, curry and squash. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Strawberry and Spinach salad INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 lb fresh spinach 2 cups fresh sliced strawberry (or raspberries) ¼ cup to ½ cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds Dressing ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp sesame seed 1 tbsp poppy seed 1 ½ tsp minced onion (or green onion) ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp paprika ¼ cup cider (or raspberry) vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS: Arrange spinach and berries on individual plates or in a glass bowl. Put all dressing ingredients in a blender, except oil. Slowly add oil and blend until the dressing is creamy and thick. Drizzle over salad and garnish with almonds. Elk Meatballs INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs elk, ground ½ cup onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp sea salt 2 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp parsley, minced 2 tbsp thyme, dry 2 tbsp oregano, dry 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400ºF and add parchment paper to a baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix together. Be sure not to over mix because the more you do, the tougher the meat becomes. Portion into 1-inch balls with a scoop or spoon. Form into balls and place on baking sheet Bake until browned and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Pour barbecue sauce or sweet and sour sauce into a large bowl and toss the meatballs in the sauce. Recipes provided by Chef Hiawatha Osawamick. Minopgwad Miijim, Mino-Mshkikiiwan Good Food, Good Medicine To obtain a copy of Good Food, Good Medicine, please call 705-675-1596.
Programs and Services TRADITIONAL • Beading Workshop • Ceremony By Request • Community Workshops • Cross Cultural Training • Cultural/Medicine Workshops • Feasts • Hospice Visits • Hunt Camps • Long Term Care Visits • Medicine Walk • Men’s Wellness • Nada Gii Kendum Program • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies • 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 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 • Pediatrics • Phlebotomy • Physiotherapy • Registered Massage Therapy • Well Woman COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Health Promotion • Bowling • Community Garden Initiative • Diabetes Education • Diabetes Prevention Activities • Exercise RX • Fitness Health • Grandfather Teachings Scavenger Hunt • Kids Cooking • Land-Based Teachings/Culture Camps • Nutrition Bingo • Quit Smoking Café and Finding Balance • School Year – Professional Development (PD) Day Activities • Smoking Cessation • Strawberry Picking • Urban Pole Walking • Yoga • Youth Programs • Youth Summer Program 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 Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) is dedicated to providing equal access to quality health care for all First Nation, 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 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.
Clinical Support (Client Centered) • Co-op Placements for High School Students • 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. Choices Program • Life Choices Program (ages 12-17) Mental Wellness • Equine Therapy Program • Grief Group Workshop • Indigenous Victims Support Worker • Men’s Support Group and Workshops • Mishko-Ode-Wendam Sharing Circle • Quarterly Speaker Series • Scheduled Counselling Session • Youth Drop-In Healthy Choices Program • Community Kitchen • Cultural Workshops • Family Activities • Parent Support Circle • Prenatal Classes • Sharing and Caring FASD Family Support Group • Resource Library Mishko-Ode-Wendam In partnership with the Rainbow District School Board • Alternative School for Youth (ages 12-18) • One-on-One Guidance Sessions • Support for students who struggle in mainstream education institutions; help them heal, gain confidence and identity, and motivate them to thrive in their journey. • Youth programming A Place of Understanding – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Clinic • Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Clinic for FASD (ages 0-18) NORTH Administration FNMI Individuals, Families and Communities EAST Traditional SOUTH Community Programs WEST Primary Care
Building Healthy Communities – 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 Crisis 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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