Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

T imiskaming F i rs t Nat ion

TFN Police …………………………………… (819) 723–2323

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Kids Help Phone …………………………… 1– 800– 668– 6868

Emergency ………………………………………………… 911

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Health Centre Hours

TH E FLU VACCINES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Wedokowin First Line Services

Confidential support

when you need it

Individual OR Group guidance is

available

Timiskaming First Nation Health

Bobbie jo Gregorcic ——————————————— Clinical Supervisor

David Stanger —————————————————— Outreach Worker

Bonnie Abraham Chief -———————————— Family Support Worker

Jennifer Bourdon ——————————————— Social Service Worker

Mary Renaud ——————————————————— Social Service Worker

Arlene Laliberté —————————————————— Psychologist

Mike Beaupre & Theresa Wabie ———–—— NNADAP worker

Call the Health Centre at 819-723-2260

Open Hours:

Monday to Thursday

8am–12:15pm

1:00pm to 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00am—12:30pm

Closed Friday Afternoons

By appointments only

Monday to Thursday

1:00pm to 4:30pm

Blood Work Hours:

Every Tuesday

8:30 am to 9:30 am

Walk In Hours:

Monday to Friday

9:30am to 11:30am

The Flu shot is available by either coming in at the Health Centre during walk-in clinics or by calling to book an appointment, Monday through Thursday afternoons.

Please call the Health Centre for an appointment at 819-723-2260.

WALK-INS: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

APPOINTMENTS ONLY: 1:00 PM TO 4:30 PM

Health Centre Staff & Phone Numbers

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Director of Health & Social Services: Carol McBride 819-723-2260 Medical Clerk: Shelley Chief 819-723-2260 Secretary/receptionist: Catherine Polson 819-723-2260 Nurses: Marielle Beaulac 819-723-2262 Lynn Ross Brigitte Therrien Isabelle Beaudoin Brighter Future Facilitator: Janice Wabie 819-723-2260 Diabetes Prevention Worker Samantha Pritchard 819-723-2260 Personal Support Worker (PSW): Joy Goddard 819-723-2260 Dental Hygienist: Denise Chief 819-723-2260 Community Health Representative (CHR): Colleen Polson 819-723-2487 Medical Transportation: Sandra McBride 819-723-2381 Medical Transportation Driver: Suzie Polson 819-629-1243 Part-time MT Drivers: Brenda Polson & Charlena Jean 819-629-1243

Social Program Services

Social Program Supervisor Dan Lavigne 819-723-2260 Residential school worker Heather McBride 819-723-2260 Youth Theater Facilitator Darrell McBride 819-723-2255 Combatting Poverty Facilitator Monica Chief 819-723-2335 Cultural coordinator Tammy Chevrier 819-723-2260 Social Wellness Facilitator Marsha Wabie 819-723-5223

Wedokowin First Line Services (28 Algonquin Avenue)

Clinical Supervisor: Bobbie Jo Gregorcic 819-723-2260 Social Worker: Jennifer Bourdon 819-723-2260 Social Worker: Mary Renaud 819-723-2479 Family Support Worker: Bonnie Chief Abraham 819-723-2260 Outreach Worker: David Stanger 819-723-2260 NNADAP workers Mike Beaupre & Theresa Wabie 819-723-2153

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News For The Seniors:

Senior ’ s committee

Our next monthly meeting

will be held on

Thursday, January 12th, 2017 @ 1:30 pm

at the Seniors Unit

Workshops for TFN Senior Members

Moccasin Making Workshop

Monday January 16 - Thursday January 19

Begins at 10 am

If you plan to attend this workshop, you will need to come to the Senior’s Unit

to have your foot measured as they need to be sent to the facilitator!

Hand Drum Making Workshop

Monday February 20 - Thursday February 23

Begins at 10 am

Workshops are a limited spacing and will be held at the Senior’s Unit.

To register please contact Marsha at (819) 723-5223

CONGRATULATIONS

To the winners of the Senior’s 2016 Christmas Draw: Early Bird $500.00 – Karly Chevrier-Wabie

Final Draw $1000.00 – Clyde Wabie

Have a very Merry Christmas

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PIES PIES PIES

Meat Pies $10

Apple Pies $9

Raisin Pies $9

Available at the

Senior’s Unit

21 Algonquin Avenue

Sold frozen and uncooked

MEEGWETCH!!

A big thank you goes out to the following for their donations to the

Senior’s Christmas Dinner: Steve’s Gas Bar

Country Style/Mr Sub TFN Health Center

Also thank you to our caterer Catherine Polson and her crew for the delicious food and to the students

Nolan Cote and Zoe Manseau for their help in serving and cleaning!

Meegwetch to Glenn Polson and band for the great music! See you all at the 2017 Christmas Dinner!

Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

Contact Marsha at 819-723-5223

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Open to everyone in the community

Collective Kitchen will be resume again after the holidays. Next session

will be on January 13,2017 @ 10:00 am in the kitchen at the Arena

We prepare meals and offer different healthy alternatives. Not sure

how to cook then come out and learn something new. Stuck in a rut

and need some new recipes, then this is the place for you.

At no cost to you, only your time and help is all that is needed.

For more Info please contact

Monica at 819-723-2335

CIRCLE OF MOMS

All moms/friends

As a group, we come together to learn, explore and share new ideas about everyday issues.

This group is not all about open discussions, its about developing new friendships and having

quality time together while working on personal crafts.

Our next group will start January 16th & 30, 2017 from 4-6pm.

**Snacks provided**

At 28 Algonquin

Call Bonnie for more info at 723-2260

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“Beading Nights” Starting back on January 11th & 25th/2017

at 28 Algonquin

From 6pm– 9pm

All materials are supplied

Please leave your name with Bonnie at 723-2260

If you would like to use the Exercise

Room during the holidays, arrange-

ments can be made by calling in

advance:

Samantha Pritchard

@ 705-622-9749

To all TFN community

Active Parenting program is for parents of

children ages 5-12, teaching them skills

needed to develop courage, responsibility and

character in their children. With this program,

it will also demonstrate effective

communication and discipline techniques.

If anyone is interested in this class please leave your name with Bonnie at 819-723-2260

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Focuses on:

Technique: the dancers foot work and coordination with head, arms and hand movements.

Timing: the dancers ability to follow rhythms of the music with his or her body.

including balance, coordination, agility and flexibility.

Studio Policies:

Be properly dressed and on time for class. If you need to change, please come early, so you are dressed and ready to start class on time. (Class attire: t-shirt, shorts, bare feet)

Students may be asked to leave the class at the discretion of the in-structor if they are disrespectful to their instructor or fellow dancers.

Come with an opened mind, ready to learn new skills, and have fun.

Lilly Nootchtai Chevrier

Born on October 4.

Weighing 2 lbs 13 oz.

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Update from

the Kid’s Christmas Radio-thon

The Kid’s Christmas Radio-a-thon

took place on November 24 and November 25.

Thank you goes out to all our volunteers, without you this day

wouldn't have been a huge success.

Also, a BIG thank you goes out to everyone who

called in and honoured their pledges.

Together we raised a grand total of

$ 4 ,154.00

Congratulat ions on your bundles of joy!

T.F.N Friday Night Social

Drop-in-Social at the new TFN arena:

Video games/Card Games/ Music

Food/Movies/hanging out with friends

Youth Social Dates:

Feb 3rd, Feb 17th, March 3rd, March17th, March 31st, April 14th, April 28th

Call David for more information 819-723-2260

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Family Swim during the Christmas break Saturday , January 7th /2017

From 3-4 pm

at Pool and Fitness in New Liskeard.

The slide will be available for use.

There will be no transportation

Sorry for the inconvenience.

For more information contact

Bonnie at 819-723-2260

Free skating at Polydium Arena Thurs Dec 29th /16

from 1-2 pm (Everyone Welcome)

CaJo Family Sleigh Ride

On Friday December 30th come join us for a sleigh ride at 1pm.

No transportation available but you are welcome to attend the sleigh ride free of charge. Sliding and marshmallows at the hill, hot chocolate and tea available after the sliding.

Sponsored by Brighter Futures—contact Janice to register by December 23rd.

819-723-2260

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BRIGHTER FUTURES CORNER

January 27th, 2017 Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in

1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and

can help a parent improve their skills as well.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging Canadian families to have "15 Minutes of Fun" learning together. Learning can happen at any time. Practicing literacy together every day has

tremendous benefits for both children and parents. Here are some great ways to get started:

1. Write a joke book with your family.

2. Read a bedtime story to the grown-up putting you to bed.

3. Make up a new recipe together and post it online.

4. Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes.

5. Organize a book swap at your school.

6. Make up riddles and tell them to your friends.

7. Create a family book club.

8. Build a drum with your family.

9. Surf the Internet and learn about your favorite animal.

10. Make up a song about your day to sing to your family at dinnertime.

11. Write messages to your family on sticky notes and post them around the house.

12. Create a story about what you’ll be doing for Family Literacy Day.

13. Play a board game together.

14. Build an acrostic poem using your hero’s name.

15. Make an origami boat and see if it will float.

Visit the HSBC Learning Activity Centre for more fun literacy activities you can complete as a family

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18 19 Health Committee Meeting

20 21

22 23 24 Drop-In Playgroup

Family Math 5-7

25 Minipally at Pidaban

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27 Family Literacy

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29 30 Hand drum making

31 Drop-In Playgroup

Brighter Futures

January 2017

Offices Closed

Accepting registration for Family Math

May your days be merry and bright… wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year, from Brighter Futures

Family math will take place every

2nd Tuesday at the Health Centre

Playgroups are every Tuesday

during office hours

Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

This is for Everyone, so bring a friend and your family.

Let’s all Learn and Share Together.

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Full Moon Ce r emony

When: Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

Where: Marilyn’s Lodge, Richards Road

Time: 7:30 pm

With who: Community Elders, Marilyn Chevrier– Wills

Fire Keeper: John Wills

What’s the Purpose of the Full Moon Ceremony:

To pray and ask for guidance and strength from the grandmother moon. A safe and supportive environment for woman to come and share their difficulties and gratitude with their own ancestries and ask for guidance and direction.

What do you need to bring:

A long skirt, to pull over your pants. An offering of tobacco and a food offering (such as berries) to share and a white cloth

Culture Tuesday’s Starting January 2017

At the new arena

6 p.m.—8 p.m.

Each Tuesday we will be featuring different

teachings and workshops. This will provide

everyone with the knowledge of our

beautiful culture and history.

January 17th, 2017

Phil Gliddy Our Scared 4 medicines

January 24th, 2017

Tammy Chevrier 7 Natural Ways of Healing

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Winter Feast When: Monday January 23rd, 2017

Where: Community Hall

Time: Ceremony @ 5 p.m. with Pot Luck Supper to follow

“Feasting the Bear Spirit”

Please Bring Out your Scared Items for feasting & Blessings

For more information please contact Tammy at (819) 723-2260

Red Cross Babysitting Course COST: NO COST

PLEASE REGISTER NOW! Date to be determined To register contact Bonnie at (819)-723-2260

You’re an adolescent of 11 years old or older and you’ve decided to become a babysitter; are you prepared for this important responsibility? For example, do you know how to: Feed a baby or change a diaper? Handle an emergency if one happens? Prevent injuries and keep children safe? For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job, and the Red cross can help them be-come real “pros” they learn valuable tips for managing their business, as well as: Safety tips for children of all ages

How to cope with common problems, like tantrums and crying What to do if anything makes the babysitter uncomfortable Some great games and other ideas for having fun with kids while babysitting How to make the children’s environment safe and enjoyable

What are the respective rights and responsibilities of the baby sitter and the family hiring

one. What to do in case of an emergency? Emergencies sometimes do happen, even to the best babysitters. The babysitting course teaches youth how to handle emergencies with confidence by providing the basic first aid skills for such common problems as: Choking Sprains and strains Bleeding Poisoning Burns

Fun activities and games reinforce skills and

develop math concepts. All activities include at least one

expectation from the Kindergar-ten and Grade One Program. Each session includes the five strands of Ontario Mathematics curriculum. Families are given a fun take home bag every week with materials to keep at home

in order to

FAMILY MATH PROGRAM

(1.5 hours for five weeks)

This exciting five week program actively involves children (JK, SK and Grade 1)

and their parents/caregivers in promoting an enjoyment for

mathematics.

A FREE PIZZA supper

is provided at each session. Please plan well in order to attend all five

weeks. Registration required for this free five week

Hosted by TFN Brighter Futures

Presented by Janice Wabie ECE – Brighter Futures Facilitator

For more information and to register please contact

Janice Wabie at 819-723-2260 or janice.wabie@atfn.ca

When? Every Second Tuesday

evening 5:00-7:00p.m.

Beginning In January

Where? Health Centre

1+2=3

Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

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Drum Circle Drum Circle every second Tuesday night at 4:00

FLS/NNADAP building

Drum Circle Dates:

Jan 17 , Jan 31 Feb 14, Feb 28, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25

Tuesday Night Guitar Sessions Come out, have fun, make new friends and learn to play the guitar.

At the FLS/NNADAP building, every second Tuesday at 4:30 pm

Guitar Sessions Dates :

Jan 24th, Feb 7th, Feb 21st, March 7th,

March 21st, April 4th, April 18th

Dad’s Group Sessions:

Jan 18th, Feb 1st, Feb 15th, March 1st, March 15th,

March 29th, April 12th, April 26th

For more info contact David Stanger 819-723-2260

For more info contact David Stanger 819-723-2260

Breaking the Cycle: Dad’s Group All fathers are welcome

The objective of this program is to bring fathers in the community together in a safe space to be able to speak about issues that are important to them. This will help us give support to one another, share what it means to be a father, so that we can learn together and grow together to

help create a healthier family geared community.

Sessions will be held every second Sunday.

At the root of all addictions is pain…

When you are tired of dealing with your drug addiction, when you feel you want to make changes, know that there is help available to access treatment options such as a Subaxone/Methadone program and other types of treatment.

During the Holidays, you can reach Rachel Smith, Addictions Worker from the CISSSAT Témiscamingue Hospital Pavilion. She will be available on December 28th and 29th, 2016 and back to her regular schedule on January 3, 2017. You can call Rachel directly at 819.627.3385 extension 1294. Rachel serves all English-speaking clients in our area.

If you would like more information on seeking help for your addiction, please call the nursing staff, Marielle, Isabelle, Brigitte or Lynne at 819.723.2260 or NNADAP Workers, Mike or Theresa at

819.723.2153

“Parent to Parent” Support Group

The Parent to Parent Support Group for children with “Special Needs” will be starting in the New Year. We will meet every second week to begin with.

Have you any concerns about your child and feel they are not developing as well as they should be? Does your child have FASD, ADD/ADHD, or Down’s syndrome, Special Educa-tion Needs or another disability?

As parents we all worry about our children especially when a friend, neighbor or family mem-ber has a child who is developing quicker. Children develop at their own rate but occasional-ly they need help due to underlying problems or learning disabilities. As parents we need support and guidance on how to encourage and assist our children in leading the best life they possibly can.

January 11th & 25TH, 2017

Time: 7-8 pm

TFN First Line Services Building, 28 Algonquin Avenue

For more information please contact: Betty Rose Tepiskon (Awareness Worker)

TFN Health Center

819-723-2260 Wedokowin First Line Service

Email: awareness.worker@atfn.ca

Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

Residential school movie & books

Are you or your family interested in learning more about residential schools in Canada?

The IRS program has purchased two copies of the film We Were Children, as well as a variety

of adult and children's books on residential schools; if you are interested in signing them out

please feel free to contact Heather McBride at the Health Center 819-723-2260 ex: 116

In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential

school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to

face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken

from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered

years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their

adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates

the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

Warning: this film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences

16 years of age and older. Parental discretion, and/or watching this film within a

group setting, is strongly advised. If you need counselling support, please contact

the 24-Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

Some of the adult books that are available:

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Children books that are available:

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Common

Signs of

Fentanyl

Abuse

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), fentanyl’s high potency significantly increases

the chance of experiencing an overdose or otherwise severe symptoms. This is especially true in people who

may snort or inject substances in powder form or swallow pills and tablets they purchase on the street,

unaware that the drugs contain fentanyl.

Some signs of fentanyl abuse include:

Feelings of euphoria and relaxation.

False sense of well-being.

Confusion.

Sedation.

Drowsiness.

Dizziness/light-headedness.

Nausea and vomiting.

Drug-seeking behavior (doctor shopping, forging prescriptions).

Drug tolerance (needing more to achieve same effects).

Constipation.

Respiratory depression or arrest.

Withdrawal symptoms when ceasing use.

It can sometimes be difficult to recognize the signs of fentanyl abuse. Multiple signs of abuse combined

with drug-seeking or other addictive behaviors may point to illicit use of the drug. For more

information about how to get help for someone you love who may be abusing the drug, contact Theresa

or Mike at 819-723-2153

Would you play Russian Roulette knowing that the next time you pull the trigger it could be the last thing you ever do?

Fentanyl Abuse can have the same affect While many people had not heard of the drug fentanyl until it claimed the life of world-renowned musician

Prince in April 2016, fentanyl overdoses claim the lives of thousands of people each year. In recent years, the

death toll has continued to rise, with the number of deaths resulting from synthetic opioid overdose, including

fentanyl, increasing 80% from 2013 to 2014.11"A fentanyl overdose can cause serious short-term and long-term health consequences; in many cases, fentanyl misuse can be fatal .

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Wedokowin First Line Services understands that addictions are most

times linked with mental health issues and trauma.

We are here to offer support and confidential services to help

819-723-2260

DID YOU KNOW??

If you or someone you know suffers with depression, anxiety,

addictions, abuse, eating disorders, self-injury, ADD, ADHA, social isolation, etc…….

We are here to help

819-723-2260

We Do Recover…..

NNADAP Building

Every Friday night at 7:00pm

Caring for your cracked feet

Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre

With winter come dry homes and dry, cracked feet. Now is a good time to start to care for your feet before they become a problem. Cracking skin can cause discomfort and become a port of entry for bacteria or virus.

After a shower or bath, dry your feet, use a pumice to remove any callused areas, then apply a good lotion.

If you are a diabetic, cream with Uremol , works best at keeping your feet soft and supple. Check your feet with a mirror for any foreign objects like slivers.

Massage the lotion/cream into the dry areas. Remove any moisture before putting on socks.

Keep your feet dry while wearing winter boots. Remove any lin-ers to dry them out. And replace when an odor is noted. A few minutes each day can keep your feet healthy.

TFNHealthCentreInformation/Nursing Dept

Submitted by: Lynn Ross R.N.

When at the end of the road we find we can no longer function as a human be-

ing, with or without drugs we all face the same dilemma. What is there left to

do?

There seems to be this alternative: either we go on as best as we can to the bit-

ter ends – jails, institutions or even death – or we find a new way to live.

In years gone by, very few addicts have had this last choice. Those who are ad-dicted today are more fortunate. For the first in man’s entire history, a simple way has been proving itself in the lives of many addicts. It available to us all. This is a simple spiritual – not religious – program known as, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS.

Narcotics Anonymous describes itself as a “nonprofit “fellowship or society of men and women for whom ‘’drugs had become a major problem’’. NA uses a traditional 12 step model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse issues.

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TFN Christmas Hampers A big thanks going out to the local businesses who

generously gave donations towards this years

Christmas hampers!

HRSD

Band Office

TFN Police

Algonquin Variety

Pidaban Child Care

Kiwetin School

Algonquin Nation-HRSD

Asinii Drilling

& all community members who

brought in donations!

On behalf of the staff at the Health Center

we hope everyone had a wonderful

Christmas and we wish all community

members good health and happiness

in the New Year!

Directions:

One Pan Roasted Lemon Pepper Salmon and Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs salmon, skin on*

2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 tsp lemon zest

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, minced, divided

1 tsp dijon mustard

3/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp each salt and fresh cracked black pepper, plus more for asparagus

1/2 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)

1 1/2 - 2 lbs asparagus (medium or thin spears), tough ends trimmed

1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed 17 by 12-inch baking dish with parchment

paper. Place salmon in center of pan (or see note below).

2. In a mixing bowl whisk together 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2

cloves garlic, dijon, onion powder. Brush evenly over top of salmon then sprinkle with

1/2 tsp salt and pepper (add more pepper to taste if desired). Top with lemon slices.

3. Toss asparagus with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, remaining 2 cloves garlic and season

with salt, then place around salmon. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove from

oven, toss asparagus then sprinkle asparagus with parmesan. Return to oven and bake

until salmon has cooked through, about 5 - 10 minutes longer. Cut salmon into portions.

Serve warm.

Submitted by: Karin King

*If fillet is wide, you can cut into 2 - 4 portions and place them near upper portion of the baking dish, then place asparagus on lower

portion of baking dish.