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S L G A N I O N N E W SY I X O K A N A N A T E -
February 2012 ONA E‐News 1
Table of Contents
ONA Fisheries Forum
1
Wellness 2
Syilx Children & Family
3
Child & Family Service Initiative
4
R’Native Voice 5
General Information & Wounded Knee Memorial
6‐7
Photo Gallery 8
What’s Happening
9
February 2012
ONA Fisheries Forum
O K A N A G A N N A T I O N H E A LM A N D A T E
T H
“To advocate for Syilx control and management of their health, programs and services”
Upcoming Dates
Okanagan Nation Wellness Committee ‐ Health
January 30, 2012 Carrington Boardroom
SAVE THE DATE
February 22, 2012 March 20, 2012 April 17, 2012
Health Open House Via videoconference
10am – 12N Shannon Lake Boardroom
SAVE THE DATE April 25 & 26, 2012 (tentative)
Okanagan Nation Wellness Forum
SAVE THE DATE May 15 – 17, 2011 Gathering Wisdom V
Hyatt Regency, Vancouver BC
Health Links
“Public Health STI clinics no longer accept new clients” “Services will phase out by the end of January”
For more information on this click on link below: http://www.interiorhealth.ca/content.aspx?id=16600
“Working to Improve Health Communications”
As part of our initiative to increase communications to communities we will be hosting a monthly Health Open House. It will be accessible via videoconference, but you are more than welcome to attend in person. This is open for Okanagan Nation leadership, staff and community.
The next dates for the Health Open House via videoconference will be the following:
10am to 12pm on the third Tuesday of every month
**Feb 22, 2012
Mar 20, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
(**due to the ONA Fisheries Forum being held at Sensisyusten on Feb 21, we will change the February date ONLY)
For more information, contact:
Vanessa Mitchell Health Hub Coordinator Phone: (250) 707‐0095 Email: [email protected]
Wellness
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SYILX CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Introducing Nadine Gagné the Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Coordinator.
Nadine Gagné is of Cree/ Iroquois/Métis ancestry. Her spiritual name which she received through the Star Lodge ceremony is "Metoni Apihtaw Achahkos" She has spent the last 14 years Working within Aboriginal Early Childhood Development in a variety of capacities. She has been a Family Support Worker, Cultural Support Worker, Aboriginal Infant Development Consultant and AIDP Supervisor. She sees a need for more Aboriginal cultural ECE resource development and she recorded her first Aboriginal Children's CD in 2008 called "My Moccasins." She has received numerous awards such as the BC Aboriginal Childcare Award, National Aboriginal Role Model for Canada in 2005/06, the Surrey Civic Treasury award, as well as being nominated for a Canadian Aboriginal music award. She is currently working on creating a second children's album. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for Aboriginal children in foster care and children who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. She is a proud mother of a 2 and half year old daughter named Alexis. Nadine is looking forward to her new role as Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Coordinator for the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the new learning opportunities it will bring her.
For more information please contact:
Nadine Gagné AECD Coordinator Phone: (250) 707‐0095 (ext 111) Email: [email protected]
Aboriginal Family Group Conferencing
Aboriginal Family Group Conferencing (AFGC) is a circle meeting, where members of a family and community come together to support each other in making a plan for their children who may be at higher risk or involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Family Group Conference (FGC) model was first formally developed in New Zealand in 1989.
From the program philosophy it is understood that the capacity of our communities to look after our children will be acknowledged and supported. The underlying principles of Aboriginal Family Group “Decisions” is routed in strength based family‐focused and family driven philosophies. Formal Supports view families as experts about themselves, their families including the families functioning. Family members know their strengths, weaknesses and unspoken secrets – all information necessary in making plans that can protect their children.
The goals of AFGC are:
1. To support families and communities to make informed decisions about the wellbeing and safety of their children;
2. To ensure aboriginal families receive support and service in a way that is appropriate to them and their culture;
3. To keep children within their family and community;
4. To empower families to be participants in decisions that affects them.
The Aboriginal Family Group Conferencing Program Coordinator will be going out to communities, and services providers to deliver referral packages and to share information on the Aboriginal Family Group Conferencing process. For more information please contact: Jennifer Houde Children & Family Services Lead Phone: (250) 707‐0095 (ext 158) Email: [email protected] Cell: (250) 215‐9399
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Okanagan Nation Child and Family Service Initiative
Photo: By Teigan Peterson, “I feel loved when my mom holds my hand.”
Prepare the Way for the Children
The ONA has worked with the Member Community schools on a children’s art compilation project, the purpose is to give the children a voice in the child and family framework. This book will be published in February 2012. We would like to thank the children of Ntamtqen sanma? maya?tn, Sen’pok’chin, Outma, Sensisyusten, N’kwala, Nkmapl’qs I_smnamyatn Klsqilxwtet, for participating in this project. All pictures from this project will be posted to www.syilx.org when the book is published. For more information on this imitative, contact: Jennifer Houde Child & Family Lead Toll Free: 1.866.662.9609 [email protected]
Phase 2: Planning ONA has been working with the ONA Wellness Committee to develop the Framework. The principles for the framework development are based on:
1. Inclusion: a desire to ensure all bands had time to look at their options and make their own decisions
2. Holistic view: to include health, education, etc. 3. Recognition of the right and responsibility of
the Child, Family, Bands and Nation regarding the care for the children and families.
4. Learning and openness
Once all the information is gathered through research and community engagement then Planning Stage 2 of the process will commence for:
• Implementation
• Organizational Development
• Policy and Procedures
• Human Resources
• Governance
• Logistics and Location
Main Themes (arising out of focus groups held to date) Focus on Prevention
No more children leaving the community/repatriation of children
Okanagan laws as principles and foundations
Having complete jurisdiction and resources
Foster care vs Custom care supporting natural caregivers
Education: ensuring community know their rights and resources available to them
Home support from prenatal until child is school aged
Youth Camps
Integrated services (health, social, housing, education, income security)
Building capacity of the communities
R’Native Voice We will be starting programming in Osoyoos Indian Band in the middle of February and it will be hosted at their Health Centre on Thursdays from 3:30‐6:30pm if you have any questions please contact, Tyler Reti (250) 498‐6935 or Amanda Montgomery (250) 707‐0095 ext .159. Also we will be hosting a family night in Hedley at the Upper Similkameen Band Office on Monday January 30th from 5:30‐8:30pm , come out and join us we will be making buttons and doing some collaging.
Snacks will be provided! If you have any questions please call Matilda Squakin at (250) 292‐8733.
For more information, please contact: Amanda Montgomery R’Native Voice Coordinator Phone: (250) 707‐0095 ext 159 Email: [email protected]
The R’Native Voice Program is going quite well, the youth participating in this year’s programming will be receiving high school credits. We are close to wrapping up programming in Lower and Upper Similkameen Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, and Upper Nicola Indian Band. We have been having fun cooking and learning about nutrition, as well as learning about the importance of physical activity. It is exam time, and I want to wish all the students the best of luck, study hard, and remember to envision what you want in your life. These exams are just stepping stones to something more.
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Health Information
Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run
6. If you take “E”, always have someone sober with you to take you to the hospital right away if you get sick or overheat.
7. Best idea? Don’t do “E”, especially right now. Remember, you never know what you are really taking.
There have been at least 8 serious cases of ecstasy toxicity in B.C. in the last 2 months, 3 of whom have died and 2 who are currently in critical condition. For more detailed information, visit the following link to inform yourself and loved ones.
http://dpic.org/content/ecstasy‐alert
British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre
Should I worry about Ecstasy? Yes! Here’s the latest on “E” in BC:
1. If you too “E” and feel sick or overheated, don’t wait! Go to a hospital.
2. “E” is almost ALWAYS a combo drug. You never know whats in it. One tab tested had MDMA, meth, coke, ketamine, DMP, and TFMPP. PMMA is in “E” too.
3. PMMA (a toxic meth chemical) has been found in people who died taking so‐called “E”. Even by itself, “E” can cause dangerous body overheating. Overheating can cause seizures, brain damage or death.
4. Even 1 or 2 tabs can be a problem. Some people’s bodies just can’t handle one tab.
5. Using other drugs (booze, prescription, or street) at the same time makes toxic effects worse.
For more information, visit www.woundedkneememorialrun.com or please contact:
Bruce Hansen Phone (269) 903‐0869 Email: [email protected] Dave Janis Phone; (605)441‐3058 [email protected]
The Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is an alcohol and drug‐free event.
Dates Announced for theAnnual Wounded Knee Memorial
Motorcycle Run Eagle Butte, S.D. – The Annual Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 ‐ 4, 2012. This event, which follows the Trail of Chief Big Foot, begins at Fort Yates, ND, continues to Eagle Butte, SD and ends at Wounded Knee, SD. The Mission of the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is to preserve the memory of the innocent Lakota People who suffered and died on December 29, 1890. Participants will honor the ancestors through prayer and ceremony by remembering and paying their respects. Educational programs coordinated throughout the Run will be presented by Descendents of the Wounded Knee Massacre, bringing awareness to all people; then healing and unity can be achieved. Disclaimer: The Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run is not affiliated with any other motorcycle event during this time.
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Photo Gallery
Christmas Picture from Penticton Indian Band Christmas Picture from Penticton Indian Band
Honorary Tribute for Grand Chief Edward John Honorary Tribute for Grand Chief Edward John
Honorary Tribute for Grand Chief Edward John Honorary Tribute for Grand Chief Edward John
Information & Communication Technology Summit February 23‐ 25th, 2012
Vancouver, BC
Participate in Canada’s largest ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Summit for all communities.
http://ictsummit.ca/
ONA Fisheries Forum
February 21, 2012
Sensisyusten School, Westbank, BC This forum will have presentations, kids activities,
information booths. For more information, please visit
http://www.syilx.org/events/ona‐community‐fisheries‐forum/ or contact:
Howie Wright Email: [email protected] Phone: (250)707‐0095
ONA March 2012 E‐News
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
February 20, 2012
If you have a story or event that you would like included in our E‐bulletin please email:
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publications/
12th Annual Chief Atahm School Aboriginal Language Conference
February 24th & 25th, 2012 Coast Kamloops Conference Centre
Guest Presenters: Eomailani Kukahiko – Hawaiian Lanugage Immersion; Bruce Starlight – Tsuutina Gunaha Institute; Dorothy Lazore – Mohawk Immersion; Mike Willie –
Gwa’sala‐Nak’waxda’xw School; and First Peoples’ Heritage Language & Culture Council
For more information contact
Kim Dennis [email protected] Tel: (250)679‐8837
Assembly of First Nations National Justice ForumFebruary 21st ‐ 23rd, 2012
Vancouver, BC This forum will bring together national and regional First Nations organizations, frontline justice workers, key stakeholders, and representatives from federal and provincial governments with the goal of developing a
National Aboriginal Justice Strategy.
For more information contact: Marshall Ballard
Email: [email protected] (613)241‐6789 ext. 225
Bold Eagle Program
The Bold Eagle is a rewarding experience that fosters the development of valuable essential skills such as: self‐
confidence, self‐discipline, teamwork, time management and fitness to name only a few.
Deadline for Application: April 30, 2012 For more information, please visit www.army.forces.gc.ca/boldeagle
Major Nolan Kemp Bold Eagle Coordinator
Phone: (403)410‐2320 x 3555 [email protected]
WHAT’S HAPPENING Spirit of the Syilx Youth Unity Run
May 31‐ June 3, 2012 From Castlegar, BC to Revelstoke
More information to follow or visit
http://www.syilx.org/events/spirit‐of‐syilx‐unity‐run/
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