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flu season Halloween Safety tips You call it fall, we call it moose season

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“I’m working at a place that’s the centre of activity in the community. It’s several services in one building, and a one-stop for community members. It’s only an hour commute from my home in Thompson and I always know I’ll get to work early in the safe hands of our driver Harvey. The staff is wonderful, they go above and beyond to serve our clients needs and it’s a pleasure to work with them.”

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We want to help keep the community safe with preventative measures that could keep you happy and healthy this season.

Flu clinics are open across the province and the same goes for our Public Health office which is offering shots.

The community can also expect more children to be around Halloween night, so keep in mind our tips for happy trick-or-treating.

And with the cooler weather also comes a seasonal favourite: moose. Our elders have been cutting up the meat at the Family and Community Wellness Centre and there’s a tasty recipe you can try.

Trick-or-treat safety for a fun

Halloween night.

All the superheroes, princesses and things that go bump in the night are going to look a lot cuter these days. Halloween is fast approaching, and kids are already trying out and picking what costumes they need for a night of collecting candy and treats. But before October 31st comes around, it’s important to go through some safety tips to make sure Halloween is full of fun.

Recommendations from the RCMP

Children should never walk alone. Always walk with an adult or a group of fr iends.

• Make sure you can be seen. Wear ref lect ive, br ight colour costumes, or fasten ref lective tape to your costume or bag. Avo id masks that rest r ic t your vision.

• Only visit well- l i t houses.

• Don’t go into the house for your treats; always wait outside.

• Don’t eat any treats unti l an adult has inspected them.

•Carry a f lashl ight so you can see where you are going.

• Don’t criss-cross the street or run out from between parked cars. Always go down one side of the street, cross at the corner, and then go down the other side.

•Watch for cars pul l ing out of driveways and backing up.

• Watch for open f lames from jack-o-lanterns and displays.

• Don’t t rample through gardens or b u s h e s . A l w a y s u s e p a t h w a y s a n d sidewalks.

be scary but keep it safe

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WHOOPING COUGH Vaccines available

WHOOPING COUGH

Pertussis commonly known as whooping cough, as began to be reported in the province. We can anticipate

cases to begin to present in our communities at any time. Immunization remains an effective means of reducing the

impact of pertussis “whooping cough”. The following groups should be targeted:

All adults who have not received a pertussis containing vaccine during their adulthood and are due for a tetanus booster,

Especially those that will be caregivers to infants 6 months and younger. All pregnant women greater than 26 weeks

What is pertussis? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads

through coughs and sneezes or by sharing food and drink. Symptoms initially resemble a mild cold, progressing to severe

bouts of coughing that can last for weeks. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal,

especially in children less than one year of age. Whooping cough causes severe coughing spells, which can

sometimes end in a "whooping" sound when the child breathes in. Whooping cough has a distinguishing sound and is highly

contagious. Please stop by the Public health office for more information

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DO IT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

You may not be one of the little ones celebrating, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take extra precaution on Halloween. Halloween means children on the streets. With the excitement, children may forget simple pedestrian safety rules. Drive slowly in areas where children are more likely to be trick-or-treating. Reduce your speed and stay alert. Slow down and proceed with caution when entering and exiting driveways or backing up.

Homeowners should keep their homes and doorway well lit. Clear sidewalks and pathways for safety.

cont’d…

Our staff: The who’s your mummy? competition. Oct. 2014

Protecting yourself, colleagues, clients, and the community

THE FLU SHOT

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Flu shots can save lives! Stop by the FCWC for your flu shot, no appointment necessary! Your name will be entered for monthly gift card draws.

flu seasonOnce again the flu season is upon us, so it’s that time of year when we like to encourage the public to protect themselves, family and community by getting the seasonal flu shot.

P r e v e n t i n g the f lu

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If hand washing is not avai lable use hand sanit izer.

• Get the f lu shot i f you can

• Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand.

• Avoid contact with your eyes, nose and mouth with your hand.

• K e e p o b j e c t s t h a t m a n y people touch clean, such as door knobs, TV remotes, cel l phones and baby toys.

• Get plenty of rest, increase your in take of f lu ids, wel l balanced meals.

• Keep babies and toddlers at home if possible. sit.

T h e f l u i s a r e s p i r a t o r y infection caused buy a virus. It can be spread easi ly from one pe r son t o ano the r t h rough coughing, sneezing or sharing food or drinks. It can also be spread by touch ing ob jects such as door knobs, phones, game control lers and toys as the v i rus can l i ve on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours.

The more people that receive the f lu shot, our famil ies and community wi l l be protected from the f lu.

Public Health administered over 60 flu shots Oct. 9, 2015 to the personal care home, walk-ins, and FCWC staff.

Chief Marcel Moody also got his shot, protecting himself, protecting his family, and protecting the community! Way

to go NCN - let's aim for 100 per cent vaccination!

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Contact your local nursing station r ight away if you are experiencing:

Shor tness o f b rea th , rap id b reak ing o r d i f f i cu l t y b rea th ing , ches t pa in , sudden dizziness or confusion, severe or continuous vomiting, high fever lasting more than three days.

The f lu shot is avai lable at the FCWC from M o n d a y - F r i d a y w i t h n o a p p o i n t m e n t necessary. Evening cl inics start ing Oct. 5, 2015 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns please stop by or cal l the FCWC Public Health off ice at 204-484-2341.

Let’s all take part in keeping our community healthy by getting the flu shot, and not the flu.

recognizing symptoms

Cough and fever comes on quickly, being tired, body aches, sore throat, headache, loss of appetite, runny nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Priority for the shot. Pregnant women 26 weeks and up, seniors, children, those with chronic illnesses (such as weakened immune system by medical treatment, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, asthma), health care providers, Aboriginal ancestry, severely obese.

Everyone that receives a flu shot will be entered into a

monthly draw for gift cards! Transportation is available!

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thyme moose roast

I f you’re l iv ing in the nor th , you know the effort put into gett ing moose m e a t i s w e l l worth it. It provides a long lasting stock of meat for the season, but it’s also natural ly low in fat. The wild meat contains no harmful chemicals or hormones. At the NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre our elders have been working hard cutt ing up the meat this season. If you happen to take some home, here’s a recipe from All About Moose you may not have t r ied ye t , a sp in on the tradit ional moose roast.

Ingredients:

• Sir loin Moose-Roast (2-3 pound)

• 6 cloves garl ic  (There’s no such thing as too much Garl ic

• 1/2 cup Beef Broth

• 2-3 str ips bacon

• sprigs of fresh thyme

• 1 medium onion quartered

fall? we call it moose season

elders carving the latest haul

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees

• Remove al l fat and si lver skin from roast. 

• Insert garl ic into ends of meat by insert ing a sharp kitchen knife into roast then using your f inger push garl ic in to meat. Use more or less garl ic, your preference.

• Brown roast in a ski l let pre-heated with Olive Oil.

• Place Roast in a covered roasting pan.

• Add beef broth.

• Lay str ips of bacon over roast.

• Add onion to pan.

• You may also want to add your vegetables at th is point; or cook them separately.

• Cook your roast covered for about 25 minutes per pound unti l you reach your required doneness.

When your done, remove it from the oven and let it stand for about 5-10 minutes before cutt ing. If you don’t do this, al l the juice wil l run out of the meat. Grab a sharp carving knife to carve your moose roast. Cutting roast across the grain of the meat, to take advantage of gett ing it the most tender. Also, carving your moose meat thinner wil l give the meat a more tender texture because the cross section is easier to break down.

Serve with mashed potatoes, vegetable, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

You can also cook a small moose roast in a slow cooker. Prepared the same way, place al l the ingredients in your slow cooker. Set on low for 6-8 hours and when you return home from work your home wil l be f i l led the wonderful aromas.

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in photos.It was a great

afternoon as the Elders made fall

crafts and shared a beautiful early

Thanksgiving dinner as part of

their regular Thursday

programming. Do you know an

Elder that would like to participate on Thursdays??

We do pick ups - call 204-484-2341.

Oct. 8, 2015.

Thanks Dolly Francois for the

wonderful Thanksgiving

meal you prepared for he staff for this we

are grateful!!

Oct. 9, 2015.

14 Bay Road Drive Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: (204) 484-2341 Fax: (204) 484-2351

AboutThe Family and Community

Wellness Centre was established to support holistic wellness by

providing different opportunities to members of Nisichawayasihk

Cree Nation. The Centre provides services in Public Health, Child and Family

Services, Counselling and other family and community needs

programs. It has sub-offices in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson

and South Indian Lake.

Vision Nisichawayasihk Mithwayawin

Mission In unity, we promote community awareness, empowerment, and

a safe environment towards holistic wellness.

***For more information and resources on the FCWC visit us on Facebook and find links to

our website.

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