Post on 18-Jul-2020
Inside this issue:
Monthly Health
Promotions: Cancer
Awareness & Oral Health
1
Highlights of HHS 2
Spring Cleaning 3
Halalt’s Program
schedule & dates to
remember
4
Malahat’s Program
schedule & dates to
remember
5
Message from Executive
Director
6
Contact information &
what makes the society
7
Youth of our Nations
Advertisement &
Registration Form
8-11
Pulling together creating possibilities H’ulh-etun Health Society
Message from our Dietitian Carrie Rae :
Did you know? That the foods you choose to eat and the vitamins you take can help to reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) has been shown to reduce the risk of colorectal and breast cancer.
Unfortunately, most of us don’t get enough direct sunshine to make vitamin D. Most Canadians should take a vitamin D supplements:
Foods that contain vitamin D include fish, liver and egg yolk. Other foods have vitamin D
April is Cancer Awareness Month
The program has been up
and running since October,
and we are pleased to
announce that there has
been 17 successful dental
screenings as well as our
first round of fluoride
varnishes completed in
the first quarter of the
year. We have decided to
add a little excitement to
the program.
IF your child has
successfully completed
The Children’s Oral Health
Initiative (COHI) Program is
a service we offer to the
Halalt, Lyackson & Malahat
members. The program
focuses on children from
0 to 7 years old, we pro-
vide dental screenings,
fluoride varnishes to
strengthen the teeth, as
well as sealants. The goal
of the program is to
reduce the amount of den-
tal surgeries required for
children, and of course to
have beautiful smiles!
his/her dental screening as
well as all 4 fluoride var-
nishes by the end of the
program (August) your
child will be entered in a
draw to win a prize!
1st Prize—$50.00 Gift Card
2nd Prize—$25.00 Gift
Card
Please feel free to contact
Lottie Cook the COHI Aid or
Kim Trottier the Dental
Therapist @ 250-246-2127.
COHI Contest Time
APRIL 2017
Age Female/
Male
0 to 1 year 400 IU
1 to 70 years 600 IU
Over 70
years
800 IU
added to them (margarine, milk and some juices). Even if you eat these foods you should still take a vitamin D supplement.
If you would like more information about supplements or foods to help reduce your risk of certain cancers, feel free to call the health center for an appointment or just come down.
Smile, Sparkle & Shine!
Earth: First, feel your feet rooted deeply in the earth like a tree. You are making contact with earth, the first element. Earth is solid and will hold you stable. Feel the earth beneath you; you can even imagine roots burrowing deep into the earth. Air: Next, feel the air at your nostrils. Air makes us free and independent. Air represents the power of our minds, blowing away our fears. Feel your chest
and belly open and expand with each breath. Water: Once you have connected with air, take a moment to drink a sip of water, and follow it into your belly. The element water flows, settles, and reflects. Fur-thermore, a great cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea Fire: Lastly, feel the energy from deep inside your body. This is the fire of life that gives us confidence,
strength, and power in the world.
Take a moment now to
connect with each element:
earth with its stability, air of
independence, water of
reflection, and fire of life.
Ask yourself whether you
need more of any of these
qualities? If your answer is
yes. Join our “Journey to
Holistic Wellness Program”.
Journey to Holistic Wellness
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Using the medicine wheel model, we will offer ongoing programs not only in physical, mental, spiritual & emotional aspects, but also incorporate the elements
of earth, water, air & fire.
Workshops
Cedar Brushing
Support
Sweats
Sharing Circles
Pit Cook, smoke house
Hiking
Sunrise Walks
Camping
Harvesting
Polar Bear Plunge
Water Honouring Ceremony
Plant Medicine
Watch for updates via website, facebook page & newsletters.
With warmer weather
comes those feelings of
“spring fever” that lead
many of us to want to
spring clean our homes,
shape up our bodies, and
push reset on unhealthy
habits after months of
winter sluggishness. But it’s
important to know that
spring cleaning your body
isn’t the same as “cleansing
your body” – no matter
what the latest magazine
food fad says.
The idea that our bodies
need periodic “cleansing” or
“detoxing” may be all the
rage right now, but nutri-
tionally-speaking, it’s mis-
leading.
So if you really want to
spring clean your body, skip
the fad cleanse and try the
following 3 healthy eating
habits to boost your energy
and wellness the whole
season long.
1. Clean up the sugar
Canadians eat an average of
18 teaspoons of added
sugar every day. This is far
above the World Health
Organization’s recommend-
ed maximum six teaspoons
of added sugar a day. It’s
clear we eat too much
sugar, but it’s also fairly
easy to cut back , once you
are mindful of your
consumption. Challenge
yourself to try one of these
tips to reduce how much
sugar you eat:
• If you like coffee drinks,
have traditional lattes made
without sugary syrups.
• Take a break from sugar-
sweetened beverages. Try
still or sparkling waters with
added flavor from cucum-
bers or fruit.
• Enjoy a little chocolate at
special occasions like Easter,
but only buy a small amount
so you don’t end up eating
more than you wanted.
2. Clean up the processed
foods
Not all processed foods are
unhealthy, but many of
them are high in salt, sugar,
and fat. They may also have
added colors and other ad-
ditives we don’t need. So
give them a break this
spring and see how much
better you feel nourishing
your body with real food.
Try these quick fixes:
• Pack snacks when you
leave the house so you
aren’t tempted to buy
processed food. Try fresh
whole fruits, or small
baggies of vegetables, or
cheese and whole-grain
mini pitas or crackers.
• Instead of canned soup,
which is high in salt, make
your own. It’s an easy dish
to prepare, even for new
cooks.
• Leave the processed
cereals on the shelf and
make your own granola
from whole oats, nuts,
dried fruits and honey. It’s
easier than you think, and
tasty.
3. Add some fresh
vegetables for spring
Did you know that most
adults need seven or eight
servings of fruits or
vegetables per day for
optimal health? And yet,
adults eat on average only
four servings of vegetables
and fruit per day. Luckily,
spring is the kick-off to
farmer’s market season,
and delicious new farm
produce will soon be on
offer. Choose one of these
ideas to expand your palate
this spring:
• Try a new spring vegeta-
ble. This is the best time of
year for young asparagus
and new potatoes,
fiddleheads and leeks.
• Experiment with unfamil-
iar produce; explore new
dishes
• Pledge to start some
family dinners with a green
salad served before the
main course.
Spring Clean Your Body
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Follow a few
of these
healthy
eating tips
this season to
put some real
spring back
in your step
and vitality
into your
body.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Halalt/Lyackson Program Schedule
April 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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Food for the Soul 12pm
AquaFit 5:30-6:30pm
4
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
5
Meals on Wheels
12pm
Nurse Practitioner
8:30-4:30
6
Youth of our Nations 5-7pm Sewing 4:30-6pm Men’s Group 5:30-7:30
7
10
Food for the Soul 12pm
AquaFit 5:30-6:30pm
11
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
12
Elders Lunch—
haircuts & COHI
Nurse Practitioner
8:30-4:30
13
Youth of our Nations 5-7pm Sewing 4:30-6pm Men’s Group 5:30-7:30
14
Good Friday - Office
Closed
17
Easter Monday - Of-
fice Closed
18
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
19
Meals on Wheels
12pm
Nurse Practitioner
8:30-4:30
20
Good Food Box Day Sewing 4:30-6pm Youth of our Nations 5-7pm Men’s Group 5:30-7:30
21
24
Food for the Soul 12pm
AquaFit 5:30-6:30pm
25
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
26
Meals on Wheels
12pm
Dental Hygiene
27
Youth of our Nations 5-7pm Sewing 4:30-6pm Nurse Practitioner 8:30-4:30 Men’s Group 5:30-7:30
28
———BREAKFAST2GO PROGRAM EVERY MORNING MONDAY TO FRIDAY ———
Elders Lunch -will now be Meals on Wheels—Effective April 1, 2017
Food For The Soul—We now have a fee that is applicable to non-members
who attend the program. Fee is $3.00/meal this is effective April 1, 2017
Medical Transportation program has now come to an end. We had funding for one year and that one year has passed. We would like to thanks those who supported the program and especially thank Brian Olson our driver for all of his commitment running the service this past year.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Malahat Program Schedule
April 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
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Food for the Soul 12pm
Nurse Practitioner
10-3:30pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
4
5
Elders Lunch 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
6
7
10
Food for the Soul 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
11
12
Elders Lunch 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
13
14
Good Friday - Office
Closed
17
Easter Monday - Office
Closed
18
19
Elders Lunch 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
20
Good Food Box Day
21
24
Food for the Soul 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
25
26
Elders Lunch 12pm
Youth of our Nations
5-7pm
27
28
——STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM EVERY DAILY MONDAY TO FRIDAY——
Youth of our Nations Registration forms should be available at Malahat Health Unit.
Medical Transportation program has now come to an end. We had funding for one year and that one year has passed. We would like to thanks those who supported the pro-gram and especially thank Brian Olson our driver for all of his commitment running the service this past year.
From Tseewtunaat Edith Loring-Kuhanga,
Executive Director:
I want to sincerely thank the Elders (Joe Norris, Chief Richard Thomas, Randy Daniels, Roy Daniels, Florence James and Dan-ny Norris) for blessing me with a Hul'q'umi'num' name, Tseewtunaat on February 11, 2017. This happened right after the Coming of Age Ceremony at the Halalt Gym. The Elders said that they wanted to recognize me for all of the hard work that I have been doing in helping them bring back some of the cultural prac-tices, especially with the ceremonies that we have been doing with the children and youth.
The Elders blanketed me and Danny tried teaching me my name, Tseewtunaat which means "Helper". Danny and the other Elders said that it is important for me to learn how to say it and to make sure that I use it so that it becomes recognized within the Coast Salish territory. So I taped Florence James saying my name and I have been practicing it every day.
Danny has challenged me to do a speech in Hul’q’umi’num which I am working on. This is truly an honour and a blessing. I thank the Creator every day that I am honoured to serve the Malahat, Halalt and Lyackson Nations.
Huy ch q'u Siem!!!
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide holistic health services by weaving traditional and
modern health practices to empower and support healthy lifestyles
Contact
Information
Administration 8019 Chemainus RD Chemainus BC V0R 1k5 Mail: PO Box 150 Chemainus BC V0R 1K0 Phone: 250-246-9495 Fax: 250-246-9537
Malahat Health Unit
1121 Jesken Drive Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4 Mail: 1121 Jesken Drive Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4 Phone:250-743-3900 Fax:250-743-8900
Lyackson & Halalt Health Unit
8019 Chemainus Road Chemainus BC, V0R 1K5 Mail: PO Box 150 Chemainus BC V0R 1K0 Phone: 250-246-2127 Fax: 250-246-9537
H’ulh-etun Health Society’s Vision for our member Nations is Nuts’umaut Shqwaluwun (working together as one from the heart) to maintain
autonomy over our health programs and services for present and future generations.
Our Vision
WE WANT TO MAKE INTERACTION MORE CONVENIENT FOR YOU!
We currently have the following : a website that is updated every week (www.Hulhetun.ca) Like us on Facebook (in FB search engine type H’ulh-etun Health Society) Follow us on twitter (in search engine type H’ulh-etun Health) From the comfort of your own home, google (hhsfitness.wordpress.com) for tips &
workouts. Newsletters are delivered the first week of every month To ensure we are meeting your service needs we would like to hear from you.
When you receive your newsletter how likely is it that you read it?
What information do you like to hear about?
Are the topics relevant to your needs?
Is the information useful?
Are they easy to understand?
Please submit any feedback to our Medical Office Assistant—Cory Baker
We look forward to hearing your ideas
Huy tseep q’u,
Put down the remote and go for a walk. Spring is here! Spring
into action.
Health Tip
First ___________________________ Middle __________________________ Last ___________________________
School Name __________________________________ Grade _______ Birth date _____/_____/______ Age _____
Street Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
Town/City ____________________________ Province _________ Postal code ___________
Child’s Home Phone _______________________
Parent/Guardian #1
First____________________________________ Last________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Town/City ________________________ Province _________Postal Code ________________
Home Phone _________________________ Cell /Work phone _________________________
Emergency Contact #1
First Name _________________________ Last Name _____________________________ Home Phone ________________
Cell Phone __________________ Email _______________________________ Relationship to child____________________
Emergency Contact #2
First Name ________________________ Last Name ______________________________ Home Phone ________________
Cell Phone ___________________ Email __________________________________ Relationship to child________________
Please list other people who are permitted to pick up your child:
1: ________________________________ 2: _____________________________ 3: _______________________________
Medical Release Information
Personal Health Care #__________________________________ Status #_______________________________
Primary Physician____________________________________________________________________________
Physicians Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Youth of our Nations Registration Form
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Youth of our Nations Registration Form
Please list any medical problems, including any requiring maintenance medication (i.e Diabetic, Asthma, Seizures).
Medical Problem Required treatment Should paramedic by called?
_______________________________ _______________________ Yes/No
_______________________________ _______________________ Yes/No
_______________________________ _______________________ Yes/No
Is your child presently being treated for an injury or sickness, or taking any form of medication for any reason? Yes__ No__ If yes, explain:_____________________________________________________
Is your child allergic to any type of food or medication?
Yes__ No__ If yes, explain:______________________________________________________
Does your child require a special diet?
Yes__ No__ If yes, explain:______________________________________________________
The purpose of the above listed information is to ensure that medical personnel have details of any medical problem which may interfere with or alter treatment
In case of medical emergency contact:
I understand that I will be notified in the case of a medical emergency involving my child. In the event that I
cannot be reached, I authorize calling a doctor or ambulance to provide necessary medical services in the event
my child is injured or becomes ill.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Initials ____________
I understand that the H’ulh-etun Health Society or Youth Of Our Nations will not be responsible for the medical
expenses incurred, but that such expenses will be my responsibility as parent/guardian.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Initials ____________
Name Phone # Relationship to Child
Contact #1
Contact #2
Contact #3
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Photo Release
I hereby give permission for my child to be photographed during Youth Of Our Nations activities/events. I understand
the photos will be used to keep a journal of activities, to share during power point presentations and/or reports to our
donors and for promotional purposes including flyers, brochures, newspaper and on the internet. I understand that
although my child’s photograph may be used for advertising, his or her identity will not be disclosed, I do not expect
compensation and that all photos are the property of H’ulhetun Health Society and its affiliates.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Initials ____________
Transportation Release
I hereby give permission for the transportation of my child for official activities by modes of
transportation agreed to by the program organizers.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Initials ____________
The H’ulh-etun Health Society and its co-organizers are not responsible for lost or damaged personal property All
scheduled events are subject to change Children’s photos and quotes may be used for publicity purposes In case of
an emergency and if a family physician cannot be reached, I hereby authorize my child to be treated by Certified
Emergency Personnel (i.e. EMT, First Responder, and/or Physician)
Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________
Youth of our Nations Registration Form
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