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Alarms are going off, bells are ringing and class is in full swing at Nelson House. After months off, both students, their guardians and even people in the community are making the transition for back-to-school. Here’s some helpful tips to support students throughout the school year.

Shop StrategicallyIf the kids are tuning into cartoons, they’re also watching the commercials for all the back-to-school supplies. Adults aren’t immune to all the advertising either, and it’s easy to fall prey to them. Just make sure you get the essentials, because more supplies and added costs will come throughout the school year.

Get Everyone on a ScheduleRoutines are comfortable for kids, and having stress-free kids helps make stress-free parents. A scheduled for doing homework, going to bed, waking up, eating breakfast and taking showers will make the day-to-day more organized and less chaotic. Some experts

suggest getting your kids involved in making their own schedule.

Plan AheadMaybe there’ a corner of the house where the backpacks go, or there’s a stock of lunch options and snacks in an area of the fridge and pantry. Designating where those items are help eliminate disorder at home. Kids can put away their own belongings and easily find them the next day. They can even pack their own lunches, saving you time and anxiety. 

Make time for breakfast They call it the most important meal of the day for a reason, and it’s not just a phrase to tell your kids. Having this meal together before leaving home will stave off hunger pains and get the whole family focused for the day. Skip sugary cereals and carbohydrate-laden meals. Instead, opt for a protein-rich breakfast that includes eggs, oatmeal or turkey bacon.

It’s Back to SchoolTips to help students reach their full potential

[ ]THE BOX-CIRCLE EXERCISE

PRESENTER: JANN DERRICKHISTORY:

“This exercise came to me in a vision in the 1980’s and I have used it in my professional work and my personal life ever since.

I first described my vision in writing and it became a presentation and then a journal article with the Mokakit Education Research Association. It was printed in their journal in 1993 as The Box and The Circle: Two Systems of Life, The University of BC, First Nations Longhouse.

I began sharing the vision as an experiential exercise in workshops and in my family therapy practice. I found that it packs a lot of power.  Participants quickly experienced and saw the difference between the Indigenous worldview and the mainstream worldview. I saw that the exercise saved a lot of talking, and that it allowed for an understanding of the Indigenous worldview based on the experience.”

Using the Exercise

• As the receiver of the vision, that I be named when it is used just as we name our Teachers when we include their information in what we share 

• It is to be shared orally and never written down.  

• Because it is spiritually given and powerful, it needs to be carefully led, and thoroughly debriefed by facilitators

• It is best shared by facilitators who personally know both the Indigenous and the mainstream world views 

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THOMPSONRegister with Counselling

Department by calling (204) 484-2341

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Choose extracurricular activities carefully. Having too many after school activities could become an overload for both kids and parents. Schedules don’t always match, so select one or two activities your child really likes and that won’t wear you out on driving duties. People living in Nelson House and Northern Manitoba are use to driving long distances to reach services and amenities, and the same thing goes for some after school activities such as sports. Consider this when selecting those after school activities and look at alternative transportation or asking other responsible parents to carpool.

Arrange 'me time.' Get rid of back-to-school stress with mandatory parental down time. Whether you use the break to sleep in, have date night or curl up with the latest bestseller, reserving time for yourself is key to restoring vitality and alleviating stress. Just be sure to schedule the time into your week and stick to it. Some people are so used to taking care of everybody else that we forget to take care of ourselves.

Laugh. Having a hearty giggle is a great stress buster. Studies have shown that laughter crushes cortisol and epinephrine, our brain's stress hormones. It also boosts our immune systems.

Get quality sleep. According to a recent study, two-thirds of Canadians are sleep-deprived, and they're not getting good-quality sleep. It's the only time when your body repairs itself, so if you're not sleeping long enough or getting the right kind of sleep, then your body is already in a deficit and can't deal with stress. Aim for between seven to nine hours of sleep and cut out caffeine before bedtime. During that time,

you should also forgo watching TV, exercising and working on brain-taxing activities such as managing your finances.

Your brain needs to slow down before bedtime so that you can fall asleep quickly and snooze soundly.

For Teens: High school can be stressful. There are a lot of important decisions to make about your future.

This is where stress-management strategies – which will stay with your teens into adulthood – can help. It could be taking a walk around the block, spending time with friends or unwinding by watching your favourite TV show.Some recommend making a list of coping strategies ahead of time. Creative solutions come easier when you’re calm and relaxed.

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You may not have any little ones running around at home, but they will be out in the community, and in swarms at times when class is getting started or ending. Be sure to watch for kids walking while you’re out driving.

A two-day course was offered to NCN members regarding food handling. The training covered topics such as microbiology, food borne illness, health and hygiene, cleaning and serving.

The course is ideal for owners, managers and supervisors of food service establishments, and all food personnel who are responsible for receiving, preparing and serving food.

In total, 46 people attended the course, all completed the Food Handler Training Certificate - Level 1.

Food Handler Training Course

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RIGHT: You’re never too young to sit and take some

notes. Honorary certification was

handed out to the younger ones in

attendance.

DAYCARE SPACESAVAILABLE

Space: • infant area ages 4 months to 2 years old

• preschool area ages 2 - 5 years old

price: $25 full day for working parent            $15 half a day for working parent Workers: Marina Spence ECE2/Director                Tara Spence ECE2 in training                Marlena Flett ECE1                Rachel Linklater ECE1                Martina Nicholas ECE assistant

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Vaccination CarnivalHundreds attend Public Health Department event.

Getting children to take part in a carnival is the easy part, but parents and guardians know it’s not that simply when it comes to convincing them to see a healthcare professional for shots. Every year the Public Health Department manages to find a way around that with the annual Immunization Carnival. This year’s carnival was held Aug. 27, 2014 at the centre. About 84 people attended and 50 children got their up-to-date shots.

To ease the visit to the health department, and the potential of getting a shot, member of other FCWC departments helped organize the fun by running games, handing out treats and prizes.

Participants also received information and opportunities to register for the centre’s daycare and Head Start program.

For more information about immunizations people can call the Public Health Department at the FCWC at (204) 484-2341 ext. 2242 or 2252.

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4 Healthy Food RecipesWarm up to fall with these steaming dishes

Beef Stef

Ingredients:• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled • 4 cups water • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary • 1 teaspoon dried parsley • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed • 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 teaspoons cornstarch • 2 teaspoons cold waterDirections

In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.

Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

****Prep time: 20 minutes Cook: 2 hours Ready: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Pumpkin Soup Fall’s flavour

Original recipe makes 9 cups:IngredientsL •3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes • 1/4 cup butter • 1 1/4 cups chopped onion • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 4 cups beef broth •1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree •1/2 pound cubed cooked ham •3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a food processor or blender, along with the can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set aside.

Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion is softened. Stir in the bean puree, remaining can of beans, beef broth, pumpkin puree, and sherry vinegar. Mix until well blended, then simmer for about 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in the ham, and heat through before serving.

****Prep time: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Ready: 45 minutes

This delicious soup is still fresh tasting reheated the next day and easy to make too. Serve with a garnish of sour cream and toasted pumpkin

Thick beef stew good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. If thicker stew is desired, add more cornstarch and/or take cover off for last 15-20 minutes. The longer this simmers, the better!

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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

MissionIn unity, we promote community awareness, empowerment, and a safe environment towards holistic wellness.

***For more information and resources on the FCWC visit our website http://69.195.124.79/~ncnwelln/ or find us on Facebook..

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CPR Training:

34 foster parents from NCN were trained in standard first aid CPR - August19th and 20th.