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NISICHAWAYASIHK
CREE NATION
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
WELLNESS CENTRE
L e t t e r f r o m C E O
I am pleased to report on the activities of the Family and
Community Wellness Centre for the 2012 -2013 scal year.
The Centre is a dynamic organization in which innovation
and community values drive program creation and
development. Our dedicated team of staff are committed
to excellence in service delivery, family centered care, and
to the promotion of wellness and health education. Our
services are delivered through inclusion, with compassion,
respect and dignity. We are proud of our Wellness Centre
and the services we provide.
I would like to thank all our people, whose passion and
partnership have made the 2012 2013 year a successful
year for our organization. I look forward to working closely
with all our funders and community members in 2012 -
2013 as we continue to build on our vision of improving
the quality of life and access to services in our community.
In uni t y we promot e communi t y awarenes s,
empowerment and a safe environment towards holistic
wellness FCWC Mission Statement
APPENDIX 4
NISCHIWAYASIHK CREE NATION FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

As of July 22, 2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
CORE
- Human Resources Manager
- HR Clerk
- Communications
- Receptionist
- Custodians (2)
- Maintenance (2)





WINNIPEG BRANDON
SOUTH INDIAN


FINANCE STAFF

- Payroll Benefits Clerk
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- File Clerk
- Maintenance Coordinator
- Maintenance Clerk
CFS WORKER (2)

ADMIN SUPPORT

CFS WORKER (6)

LEGAL SECRETARY

FAMILY ENHANCEMENT /
AFTER CARE (2) SUPERVISOR

CFS FED WORKER (1)

UNIT SUPERVISOR
THOMPSON

CFS PRV WORKER (4)
FOSTER CARE
WORKER

FILE/STATS
CLERK
( Shared w DIA )

RECEPTIONIST

CFS WORKER

ADMIN SUPPORT

SUPERVISOR CASE
MANAGEMENT
NELSON HOUSE
FOSTER CARE
WORKER

CASE AIDE

LEGAL/ADMIN

FINANCE CLERK

RECEPTIONIST

CFS PRV WORKER (2)

RESOURCE
WORKER

ADMIN SUPPORT

LEAF RAPIDS


FOSTER CARE
WORKER

FOSTER CARE
AIDE

SUPPORT SERVICES
MANAGER
INTAKE
WORKER/STAT

AFTER HOURS (4)

RESOURCE WORKER

INTAKE WORKER

DIRECTOR OF CFS


FINANCE CLERK

LEGAL
SECRETARY
( Shared w DIA )


DESIGNATED INTAKE WEECIHITOWIN
UNIT SUPERVISOR

INTAKE WORKER (4)

FINANCE CLERK

AFTER HOURS
THOMPSON (2)

AFTER HOURS
LEAF RAPIDS

FAMILY
ENHANCEMENT (2)

FAMILY
ENHANCEMENT (1)
FromDIA staffing

FAMILY
ENHANCEMENT (1)
Awasis Employee

ADMIN SUPPORT
( Shared w TSD)

CFS FED WORKER

OPERATION MANAGER -
SOUTH
SUPERVISOR FAMILY
ENAHANCEMENT
NELSON HOUSE
UNIT SUPERVISOR

Health/ Band Funded
Services
Day Care
Centralized Planning
- Permanency Planning Worker
- FP Trainor/Recruiter


LEGAL
SECRETARY
( Shared w TSD)
CFS PRV WORKER (6)

RECEPTIONIST

ADMIN SUPPORT
( Shared w DIA )

FILE/STATS
CLERK
( Shared w TSD )

FAMILY
ENHANCEMENT
WORKERS (2)

NCN Home and Community Care
Program (HCCP) is located within the
Family and Community Wellness Centre.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday
830am to 430pm.
Home and Community Care Services are
provided to First Nations across the life
span in the community of Nelson House,
Manitoba Nisichawayasihk. Home and
Community Care Services are provided
mainly by registered nurses, licensed
practical nurses and certied health care
aides. Home Care Nurses and Health Care
Aides work together as a team focusing on
the client.
Quality Care is safe and effective Home
and Community Care delivered in a
respectful client centered and culturally safe
manner. Clients are more relaxed in the
privacy of their home and are more
compliant with their treatments than
having it done elsewhere which contributes
to faster healing time, and thus taking more
initiative in managing their health.
The client centered care approach is further
enhanced in collaboration with other
services in the community along with
family/caregivers and or homemakers
through a case management/nursing care
plan
Home and Community
approach.
The achievements the Home & Community Care
Program accomplished include providing more acute
care services to the clients whom are homebound such
as Wound Care Management such as daily dressing
changes provided to post operative clients who wish to
return home early from the hospital setting to be able to
heal comfortably in their home community, which also
decreases healing time.
Phlebotomy at home (blood work) provided to clients
who have difculty getting out of their home and
cannot tolerate long waits at a facility. Palliative care
and comfort care is also being provided to clients who
wish to remain in their homes during the end of life
stages.
The Home and Community Care Program is
comprised of essential service elements and may be
expanded to include supportive service elements
provided that the essential service elements are being
met and contingent on the availability of resources and
identied needs.
Essential Service Elements include:
Structured Client Assessment
Managed care process
Home care nursing services
Personal care services
Assistance with in obtaining in home
respite care/homemaking services
Linkages with other professional and
social services
Provision of and access to specialized
medical equipment and supplies
Capacity to manage the delivery of
the home and community care
program in a safe and effective
manner; and
System of record keeping and data
collection
Supportive Service Elements:
- Basic Foot Care; Wheel Chair
Transportation; Delivery of
Medication and or supplies
Stats of all services provided are documented and
reported, which are then electronically uploaded on a
monthly basis per FNIHCCP requirements. (refer to
Charts)
Highlights
HCCP participated in the Annual NCN wellness
gathering held at the arena and promoted the program
elements and services provided and how to obtain these
services. The next Annual NCN Wellness Gathering is
scheduled for June 2013. HCCP will be promoting
Nutrition for Wellness.
On Feb 6, 2012, HCCP Staff participated in the OK
School Career symposium. HCCP provided
information on a career path towards being a nurse and
or a health care aide in Home Care in a First Nation
Community. Information regarding the program and
foot care services was also displayed via power point
presentation and literature handouts.
NCN Home and Community Coordinator revised and
developed HCCP chart forms and documents. These
forms were acknowledged and appreciated at the Home
Care Regional Coordinators Meetings on January 2012
in Winnipeg, MB. These forms were distributed and
shared with other HCCP in Manitoba for all HCC
Nurses and HCA to use and revise to their program
service delivery.
Home and Community Care has relocated into newly
renovated ofce, which entails:
Medical Supplies Room
Clinic Examination Room
Jet Whirl Pool tub for personal hygiene Room
Foot Care room

NCN Home and Community Care Coordinator is
presently an active working and contributing member
of; The Manitoba First Nations and Inuit Partners
&Home and Community Coordinators Group, The
Quality Network Group, and The First Nations and
Inuit Home and Community Care Ten year Strategic
Planning committee.
HCCP Nurses uphold the required nursing education
compentency as required through the College of
Registered Nurses by completing online training
seminars, telehealth video training and attending the
health related courses in order keep current with health
related issues.
HCCP Health Care Aides play an important role in
assisting the HCCP Nurse with client care. HCA are
certied and keep current with educational health
training and online courses. Senior HCA attended the
Palliative Care Confernce in Winnipeg this year and
also was given an opportunity to represent NCN and
share highlights of how care in the comfort of the home
in the End of life/Journy to Spirit World benets the
First Nations Clients.
The Pie Chart represents the number of Acute/Chronic disease
managements within HCCP
The Chart Below represents the # of hours of service each HCCP essential
We are delighted to present this report on
the activities undertaken by the Family
Community Wellness Centre Public Health
Department during the past year. It has
been a very busy period which has seen
signicant increases in the numbers of
people beneting from our services and the
range of projects we deliver. The Public
Health Department (PHD) continues to
work in partnership with all programs and
services delivered by the NCN FCWC. The
PHD continues to deliver on its 2 main
goals of promotion and prevention with
several different focus areas which include
the following:
Promote health and wellness within the
community
Prevent and control chronic diseases and
injuries
Prevent and control infectious diseases
Prepare for and respond to public health
emergencies
We work collectively to improve the
conditions that result in improved health
and attempt to engage residents in
improving their personal health and the
health of their community.
The PHD is staffed with 2 Public Health
Nurses and 3 Community Health Reps.
PHNs also have a close working
relationship with the nursing station staff.
Since September, 2012 the PHD has only
had one PHN on staff. The CHR program
continues to maintain its delivery of
services to the whole community. They
assist in providing the community based
health services and work effectively as a
team.
Community based water monitoring
program
April 2012 to March 2013
Presented by Lynda Wright RN, Myrna Spence CHR/CBWM and Mervin Linklater
CHR/CBWM
Public Health
Immunization
Immunization clinics are provided to all community members and are available on a Monday to Friday;
appointments are recommended however walk-ins are welcome. (see attached graph)
0-18 Months Chart
School Immunizations for Grade 4,6 & 9 throughout the school year (see attached graph)
School Needle
Preschool scheduled immunization clinic during the months of August and September (21 preschoolers)
also, attend throughout the year depending on the age.
Public Health Family & Community Wellness Centre
Preschool Needles: Immunization u clinics October 12 to march 13 total u/
tednis shoots given (600) Public Health Family & Community Wellness Centre
April 1, 2012 March 31, 2013
Adult Flu and needles
Postnatal and infant weights
Postpartum visits/family health planning/
contraceptives (68 births " 34 male and 34 female)
Monthly infant weight checks from o to 6 months (68
x monthly x6 months = 408 visits)
Nursing station clients referrals received for follow
ups
Breastfeeding support to moms
STI & HIV/AIDS
General health questions " walk in basis to the
community
HIV/AIDS awareness (Awareness walk participants
high school students 20, RCMP 1, Health staff from
FCWC, luncheon with information session the basic
facts about HIV/AIDS, distribution of condoms
weekly to all community organizations)
Sexually transmitted infections contact tracings and
education, distribution of free condoms to all public
organizations on weekly basis, and available for pick
up from FCWC Monday to Friday.
STI positives common infections are Chlamydia and
gonerrah (approx. 100 positive cases)
School presentations on reproductive system, STI/
HIV/AIDS information sessions
Other linkages and promotion/prevention programs

Referral to community based programs (CPNP,


MCH, Counseling, STAR)

Referral to outside resources such pediatricians,


speech therapists

Mobile Breast screening clinic September 2012


(90 females ages 50 and up)

Environmental (housing, mold, dog bites,


sewage and water) see attached graph

Education, prevention, and promotion are


incorporated into all regularly scheduled
activities offered by the Public Health Program.

Pre/Postnatal classes conducted as per work


plan. First Aid/CPR training for Health Team

Participation with, CPNP/MCHP Family


Christmas Party, CPNP Halloween Party, and
other education i.e. STI, safety, SIDS etc.

Displays during National Solvent and


Substance Awareness Week with NADAP

Displays during School Career Days

Manitoba First Nation HIV/AIDS working


group, (working group aims to holistically
address prevention, transmission and care of
HIV/AIDS among rst nations people of
Manitoba)

Quarterly meetings

FCWC PHN elected as northern co-chair

Charlene Spence elected as the northern rep

Margaret Spence of NCN elected as the


northern youth rep.

Hearing/Vision Screening Referrals ongoing at


the School for all grades

Head lice checks and as requested by the


schools

Training in HIV/Aids pre/post Counselling


hosted by FNIH

Health Promotion displays as per Health


Promotion Calendar

Triple P accreditation

Injury Prevention

Provide support during prenatal classes and


postpartum home visits, and assistance with
Chronic Programs

Provide assistance in locating community


members in regards to health related issues.

CPR/First Aid and AED training

Attended educational workshops and


conferences; i.e., Diabetes Workshops,
Environmental workshops and/or training,
HIV/Aids Conference, and Community Based
Presentations.

Provide support to the Nursing Station Nurses


and Staff

Assist in Program based Annual Events; i.e.


Christmas and Halloween Parties, Elders
Feasts, annual health gatherings, etc.

Provide health related information to


community members as requested

Provide guidance, information and assistance


on Environmental issues (mold, sewage, and
water)

Liaison between community members and


PHNs
The Diabetes Program works in conjunction with the Diabetes Integration Project Manitoba First Nation
Diabetes Committee. The Program is funded through Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Program FNIHB,
Health Canada.
Total Funding Amount is $64, 453.00 for April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Number of individuals living with diabetes:
Children with Type I diabetes: Female 1, Male 1
Children with Type II diabetes: Female 0, Male 1
Adults with Type II diabetes: Female 86, Male 86 in total reported: 132
Gestational Diabetes: 0 reported or referred
NCN Diabetes Program ADI

Provide education, awareness and health promotion strategies to the targeted populations within the
community.

Conduct home/ofce visits to ensure proper care and treatment.

Coordinate activities and events to promote diabetes awareness.


Diabetes Program
NCN Diabetes Program Family & Community Wellness Centre
April 1, 2012 March 31, 2013

Develop relationships and partner with key


programs that are vital to delivering a
community program such as ADI.
Priorities of this program:

Working with the target population; children


and youth in our community will be ongoing to
help decrease the rising rates of diabetes. This
will be done by conducting workshops at the
school, youth centre and the wellness centre.
Therefore, to help educate the importance of
healthy eating, increase physical activity and to
choose healthier lifestyle to help prevent the
onset of diabetes. The NCN Diabetes
Programs main focus is primary prevention and
health promotion.

Conduct workshops to help educate the


community members on topics such as healthy
eating, healthy cooking, shopping healthy,
reading labels, physical activities, diabetes 101,
and provide information on what services and
supports are available for those who have
diabetes or those wanting to learn and for those
who are caring for a family member who has
diabetes, furthermore, for those who want to
learn about healthy living. Workshops could be
conducted in Cree language by self or by
interpreter/translator.

Focusing on promoting awareness by providing


activities that will encourage community
members to participate in events to help
promote and prevent diabetes. i.e: walking club,
tness classes, cooking classes, traditional
activities, community garden and healthy meals
within the school.

Conducting home visits to ensure all diabetics


are receiving proper care and treatment.
Diabetes teaching/education will also be done
during home visits to clients, family members
and support workers.

To work in partnership with all health


programs to ensure clients receive safe and
adequate care and treatment in accordance
with the Manitoba Diabetes Care
recommendations, whereas a health team
approach is utilized.
This Program is needed:

Due to the rising incidence and prevalence of


diabetes among the Aboriginal communities
and is currently described as an epidemic. It is
essential that our program addresses the need
for education in preventing and managing
diabetes. Information gathered during
community consultation indicated that the
general community is not aware that diabetes
has reached epidemic proportions in First
Nations. Elders, parents, youth and children
need to be informed of the complications and
how one can prevent diabetes. Primary
prevention and health promotion, early
screening and detection is essential to decrease
the rising incidence and prevalence of diabetes.
General Plans for 2012-2013:

Promote current effective/innovative


approaches to diabetes primary prevention and
health promotion: Increase community
participation in all areas re: Diabetes clinics,
workshops, weekly diabetes teachings, health
fairs, radio talk show, newsletters, telehealth
sessions, community bulletin boards and
working closely with schools to provide
intervention for example: annual School snack
packs (food security). Working in collaboration
with other health related programs to help
ensure efcient and effective programming.

Utilize local resources for publication and


distribution: (Promotion of effectiveness in self
management). Utilize local persons success of
self management (successful personal story)
using the local media means and distribution.
Utilize National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness
Day as a day of celebration within the
community, in promotion of Diabetes
awareness and have activities for the young and
elderly. Utilize health programs and other
related programs to help coordinate activities
and workshops. Local Elders for translating and
to provide any teachings on medicine, health or
treatment options, such as traditional medicine
used by the local elders.

Coordinate with local programs to enhance all


program elements: Ongoing with CPNP-
Education/Teaching/Active pregnancy.
Diabetes Integration Project Appointments:
April 11-18, 2012: Scheduled 31 - 13 attended
August 21-22, 2012: Scheduled 17 4 attended
October 30-November 1, 2012: Scheduled 20 3 attended
December 11-13, 2012: Cancelled due to weather
January 22-24, 2013: Scheduled 10 3 attended
March 2013: Scheduled 18 11 attended
Telehealth Sessions:
October 9, 2012: 5 attended
November 13, 2012: 6 attended
January 8, 2013: 5 attended
February 12, 2013: 10 attended
March 12, 2013: 6 attended
World Diabetes Day:
November 14, 2012: ~ 150 attended
Nutrition Month Cooking Class:
March 14, 2013: 5 attended
Chronic breakfast number of clients attended: 156
Retinal Screening number of clients attended: 32
Our Staff
Nurse Supervisor: Jean Johnson
Home Visitor: Alfreda Thorne
Home Visitor: Alexanderia Moodie
Home Visitor: Deedee Spence
Vision: The overall vision for the Manitoba First
Nations Strengthening Families Program is to
promote the realization of strong, healthy,
supportive First Nation families living a holistic
and balanced life style.
Values and Beliefs:
The Manitoba First Nations Strengthening
Families Program values the strengths of First
Nation families and communities. The program
therefore uses a strength-based empowering
approach, grounded in First Nation culture.

Program Goals & Objectives:
To promote:

Healthy Children;

Healthy Families; and

Healthy Women ( preconception, prenatal,


birthing, postpartum)

Healthy Fathers
The Objectives are to:

Empower families

Promote physical, emotional, mental and


spiritual well- being of women, children,
and families.

Promote trusting and supportive


relationships parent/child, care provider/
family, and resource to resource; and to

Increase the communitys capacity to


support families.
Program components:

Health promotion

Home Visitation

Referral, access and case coordination of


services for families enrolled in the
program; and

Linking with other services to support the


prenatal and family.

Case Management for families with


complex needs.
The Strengthening Families Program targets
population is prenatal women, mothers, fathers,
or caregivers and children of families between the
ages of 0 and 6 years. The program is a
voluntary program.
Maternal Child Health
Introduction
Our staff offer (2) Centre-based Programs
designed to meet the needs of NCN parents
and their children. Below, you will nd
brief descriptions and requirements for
each program.
Location and hours of Operation
Our Centre is located in the Family &
Community Wellness Centre (14 Bay Road)
and we are open Monday through Friday
from 9:00-4:30 p.m. daily; except on
statutory holidays and Christmas and
summer breaks.
Our Staff
Director: Pamela Moore
Family Outreach Worker: Pamela Moore
Early Childhood Educator: Crystal Tait
Early Childhood Assistant: Patricia Hart
Classroom Manager: Beverly Spence
Program Goals and Objectives
To provide First Nations children
with a positive sense of themselves.
To encourage and support children to
enjoy lifelong learning.
To support the spiritual, emotional,
intellectual and physical growth of
each child.
To help guide, support and
encourage parents, guardians and
caregivers become active participants
in their childs life.
To build partnerships and coordinate
with other community programs and
services to enhance the effectiveness
of the program and the families that
we serve.
To provide various life skills and
child development programs for First
Nation parents, guardians and/or
caregivers.
Program Components
EDUCATION: We want to support,
guide, encourage and inspire children to
enjoy and strive for lifelong learning. We
will provide various learning opportunities
that will appreciate and acknowledge the
differences in each childs learning style
and developmental stage.
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE: We want
to inspire our children to be proud of who
they are as First Nations children by using
and building upon their traditional and
cultural knowledge base. These traditional
teachings will occur in the classroom; Cree
language instruction and activities and at
the Elders Cultural Cabins (traditional life
skills and foods). Dance and music will also
be incorporated through in-class
presentations and demonstrations.
HEALTH & HYGIENE: We will support,
promote, encourage and teach the children
to practice healthy hygiene habits
throughout the year. Moreover, we will
reinforce healthy habits by providing daily
hands-on practices and monthly in-class
presenters.
Dreamcatchers Headstart Program
NUTRITION: On a daily basis we will not only
provide a nutritious lunch, but we will also give the
children opportunities to prepare and taste new and
exciting meal recipes. In addition, we have incorporated
Food and Nutrition as one of our many monthly
themes that will provide teachings on food groups, food
facts and healthy living.
SOCIAL SUPPORT: Our staff will provide as much
advocacy as possible to assist the children and families
that utilize any one of our programs. From issuing milk
coupons to writing support letters and escorting families
on medical visits, we will be there if requested.
Moreover, we will help parents by either nding
appropriate resources and/or personnel to help your
family, or we can network with the resources to achieve
maximum benets to you and your family. Please, ask
about our Community Resource Manual next time your
in our Centre.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: We recognize and
support parents and other primary caregivers as being
the childs rst and best teacher. In recognizing this, we
require these individuals to participate in their childs
journey through the Dream Catchers Head Start
Programs. Whether its full participation in the Infant &
Toddler Program, or attending Parent Preschool
meetings and fundraisers, the parent must be actively
involved in their childs learning experience. Our
ultimate goal is for parents, guardians &/or caregivers
to help by becoming active members of our Parent
Advisory Committee, or to advocate &/or promote our
programs to others in our community. Parental
involvement will help parents fully understand what we
have to offer and how we can help them be all that they
can be as Parents.
Registration
Registrations for all programs occur in September.
Registrations are taken on a rst-come; rst-serve basis.
We have: (20) Preschool spaces for children 4-6 years of
age; (6) Infant & Toddler Parent spaces for parents with
children 0-3 years of age; there is a limit of two
children per parent space.
If, any of the programs have free spaces in December;
we will review the waiting list and take in more
registrations in January.
Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Responsibilities
We believe it is important to have a positive, supportive
and respectful relationship with every person that walks
through our doors. In order to maintain this type of
relationship we require staff and parents to commit to
the following:
Calm, attentive and courteous communication at
all times;
The understanding that Centre policies and
procedures are non-negotiable;
All concerns are addressed in a positive manner
at appropriate times and places;
An on-going commitment to participate in
programming and agreements made within the
program;
An on-going commitment to ensure your childs
participation in programming, and commitment
in attending all parent meetings and fundraisers.
An on-going commitment to the scheduled home
visits.
Program Descriptions & Registration
Requirements
INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM: Children 0-3
YEARS
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9:00-12:00 p.m.
OBJECTIVE: Parents, guardians and caregivers are the
childs rst and best teacher.$
REQUIREMENTS:
Designed specically for parents, guardians and/
or caregivers with children 4 months-3 years of
age.
100% parental involvement.
To minimize the risk of communicable illnesses,
all Infants and Toddlers must have an up-to-date
immunization record signed by a nurse.
Parents can only attend with (2) children at any
time.
Condentiality agreement must be signed and
understood by each parent, guardian and/or
caregiver.
DESCRIPTION:
An interactive curriculum that uses play and
exploration to enhance the childs ne and gross motor
skills.
FRIENDLY VISITS:
As part of the Infant & Toddler Centre-based program,
the Family Outreach Worker will also conduct Friendly
Home Visits monthly, or as required by the program.
The point of the visit is to provide additional support
for the parent and family. The visit allows parents the
opportunity to express any program concerns, needs or
possibly additional requirements that they or their child
may need from the staff/program.
Friendly visits will also be conducted to address any
attendance issues that may arise, the delivery of
program memorandums, or the gathering of advocacy
information. Please, note that the Family Outreach
Worker cannot provide support letters to parents that
do not participate in programming on a regular basis.
INFANT & TODDLER PARENTING PROGRAM:
(AN EXTENSION OF THE MORNING INFANT &
TODDLER PROGRAM) Restricted to parents,
caregivers and guardians registered in the Infant &
Toddler Program. Completely optional.
OBJECTIVE: A pre/post intervention program that is
designed to assist parents, guardians and/or caregivers
with various essential life skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
Adults only. Designed specically for parents,
guardians and caregivers.
Condentiality agreement must be signed and
understood by each parent, guardian and/or
caregiver.
Group rules must be agreed upon and followed.
DESCRIPTION:
A 3-month; bi-weekly Friday; adults-only support
program that provides a variety of self-motivating life
skill sessions designed to empower the participant.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Available during
September Registration.
FACILITATORS: Pam Moore; BSW and Vanessa
Spence; ECE II
Numerous professionals from the community will also
provide various presentations on their eld of expertise.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Children 4-6 YEARS
Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
OBJECTIVE: An early intervention, child enrichment
program that is designed to prepare each child for
school readiness.
REQUIREMENTS:
All registered children must be of preschool age (4-6
years).
To minimize the risk of communicable illnesses, all
Preschoolers must have an up-to-date immunization
record signed by a nurse.
All preschoolers must be fully potty trained.
All preschoolers are required to bring properly
labeled, indoor footwear.
DESCRIPTION:
A theme based curriculum that utilizes (7) learning
centres to reinforce the teaching objectives.
Our Learning Centres are:
Arts & Crafts Tables, Library & Listening Centre,
Dramatic Play Area, Science & Discovery Corner,
Blocks & Cars Area, Sand & Water Tables, Gym &
Music.
PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM THEMES
Our preschool curriculum is based on monthly and
mini themes aimed to educate the children on school
readiness and personal health and safety.
On a daily basis our ECEs will facilitate a circle time
session at which time they will review concepts in both
English and Cree, such as the alphabet, colors, shapes,
body parts and days of the week.
Our monthly themes are, but not limited to the
following:
Getting to Know Our New Environment
All About Me and My Family
Community Helpers
Nutrition
Seasons
Opposites
Since the tness centre moved to the
new location, we have seen an
increase of people that utilize the
tness centre throughout the day. We
are currently thinking of changing
monthly fees for the centre which
would alleviate the amount of people
coming in to the centre, and make it
more comfortable atmosphere for
everyone. The monthly passes
would cost $25.00, and the money
would be used towards the tness
centre and its members.
Programs/Networking
The Family & Community Wellness
Centre Fitness Centre has worked
with other organizations in the
community. Such as the recreation
department, the youth initiative
program, our diabetes program and
our RCMP department.
Introduction
The tness centre was moved from the Family & Community Wellness Centre to another location that was formerly
used as a grocery store. The building was completely renovated by putting up new walls, new washrooms for both
men & women, change rooms, a storage room, stripped the oor and applied oor paint.
The tness centre has a few new tness equipment. You can do a variety of programs at the tness centre with the
different equipment that it offers. The tness centre has tread mills, bikes, elliptical trainers all of which are good
cardiovascular machines. The tness centre also has barbells, dumbbells, and machines for those who want to gain
strength and power.
The tness centre is also equipped with a new sound system and a projection screen for those who want to do video
exercise programs.
Fitness Centre NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre
April 1, 2012 March 31, 2013
Fitness Centre
Some programs the tness centre & the arts/culture program have done throughout the
year are as follows:
Canada Day obstacle course race July 1, 2012 with recreation department & youth unit
Summer Festival in August, with recreation department. Strong man
Summer Festival in August, with recreation department. Strong man
Two week tness program for women with trainer & recreation
Total of 16 participants, learning basic training with weights, cardiovascular
exercises, nutrition development. Trainer from McDoles |Gym from Winnipeg,
this was done in January.
Basic weight training & cardiovascular exercising throughout the year
Arts/Culture Program

1 week canoe trip to Leftrook (youth) with RCMP

we had 5 boys, 5 girls, plus 2 cooks

4 guides with support boats plus general supplies

4 adult paddlers in 10 man canoe

2 10 man canoes/2adults per canoe

1 RCMP constable (Ryan Linklater)


Father & son hunting trip to Baldock

5 adults plus 5 youth

4 guides
Elders events summer festival with recreation & PCH
Traditional thanksgiving feast for elders (October)
Christmas dinner for elders/adults with PCH (December)
Father & son hunting trip to Baldock

5 adults plus 5 youth

4 guides
Elders events summer festival with recreation
& PCH
Introduction
The Intake Worker is a member of the DIA
Team reporting to the supervision of the
DIA Supervisor of the Nisichawayasihk
Cree Nation CFS Northern Authority
Amalgamated Ofce.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
There are no supervisory duties for this
position.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Assessing complaints of children alleged to
be in need of protection as dened by the
Child and Family Services Act, specically
including areas of sexual and physical
abuse, neglect and parenting capacity:
Providing protection services to clients,
including apprehending children and
bringing matters before the court where
necessary
Undertaking family and individual
assessments
Providing therapeutic intervention to
parents and children
Developing partnerships in the community
and collaborating with other social services
in a community based model of service
Preparing reports, correspondence and
documents for internal and external use
Participating in case conferences, staff
meetings and professional development
opportunities both within and outside the
agency
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY:
Administrative 25 %
Records information on the referral
including; the date and time, type of
referral source, whether the subject is
aware of the referral and how to contact
the referral source.
Gathers and records information on
persons or family members involved and
where they live and gathers and records
preliminary information regarding
possible risk to children and others.
Conducts prior contact check through
CFSIS, the Intake Module and agency
records to determine if a person or family
is known to the system or agency or there
is an open or closed case.
Obtains information on the presenting
issues and uses the Intake Module to
identify and record the presenting issues
and to determine the recommended
intake response time.
Recording Intake Information - For
referrals requiring use of the Intake
Module, the intake worker may initially
record the information in writing
providing the data is subsequently entered
Thompson Amalgamated Office
within 24 hours of
the initial contact or
such shorter period as
may be required to
ensure the protection
of children. In
circumstances or
ofces where there is
no access to the
Intake Module, the
worker must fax
hand-written or typed
notes to the agency's
central ofce within
24 hours for entry on
the next working day.
Developmental 25%
Information
Gathering - gathering and recording of information
relating to a referral (request) for services including
issues identied by the referral source.
Intake Response - action taken in response to the
referral or request based on an initial assessment of the
situation.
Intake Disposition - an agency's service decision relating
to the need for ongoing service including a
determination that a child is or might be in need of
protection.
Operational/Program Management 50 %
Intake involves gathering and screening information to
determine whether services are necessary or
appropriate. The intake process applies when there is a
request for services or a report that a child is or might
be in need of protection regardless of the current status
of the case (open, closed or new).
Conducting a Safety Assessment when the
recommended response time in the Intake Module is
immediate and within 24 hours.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT:
The Child and Family Services Act, The Adoption Act,
The Child and Family Services Authorities Act
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S.W., M.S.W. degree from a University of recognized
standing preferred
Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, assess
risk and to formulate and carry out service plans in
collaboration with the family and other community
resources
Willingness to learn skills associated with child
protection
Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic
approaches with children and families
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent crisis intervention skills
Basic computer literacy
Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
Strong time management skills and ability to work
effectively under pressure
Demonstrated experience and skills in working with
various ethnic/racial communities
Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver's License

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March 31 2013
Annual Report (AR) Agency Breakdown - Annual Report (AR) Agency Breakdown - NCN
CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately CHILDREN IN CARE - Annual Report for 2013 will be counting children in Extensions of Care separately
Extensions in care = (18 yrs+) with legal status Transitional Planning Extensions in care = (18 yrs+) with legal status Transitional Planning Extensions in care = (18 yrs+) with legal status Transitional Planning Extensions in care = (18 yrs+) with legal status Transitional Planning Extensions in care = (18 yrs+) with legal status Transitional Planning
Children in Care
LEGAL STATUS Count AR Count ABORIGINAL STATUS ABORIGINAL STATUS
Ward PW 203 Inuit
TW 94 Metis
VSG 2 299 Non-Status 48
VPA 48 48 Not Aboriginal3
Other Apprehension 67 Treaty Status 366
Petition led 3 70 TOTAL 417
TOTAL 417 417
PLACEMENT Count AR Count
FH Foster Home 218
FH-Spec 60 278
RC Residential Care 29 29
OPR Place of Safety 81
Not Known 1
Out of Province 3
Ind Living 12 97
SAP Select Ada Prob 0
ONP Correction 3
Health/Mental 1
Own Home 9 13
TOTAL 417 417
CASELOAD Count AR Count Federal Provincial Provincial
CIC 417 417 161 256
Extensions in Care 5 5 0 5
VFS 58 40 18
Prt 238 296 47 191
EPS 24 24 15 9
FE 57 57 50 7
TOTAL 799 799 313 486
Count of Children under an Order of Supervision Count of Children under an Order of Supervision Count of Children under an Order of Supervision 5
Introduction
STATS: During the month of April 2012, 25 people signed in, 21 adults and 4 children.
Wecihitowin ran a 7 week family program from that started on April 30, 2012 with graduation on June 14,
2012. The following agencies/ofces sent the following number of referrals: NCN 1; Cree Nation 2; Nekan
Awasisak 4; TSDO 3; and Split Lake sent 2. There were 4 self referrals, and 1 ongoing participant from
Winnipeg. The total number of referrals was 17.
There were 14 children living in the homes of the participating families that attended and there were 13
children were in care. In total there were 27 children within the families serviced at Wecihitowin.
For the rest of June, up to September 28, 2012, Wecihitowin provided individual program services.
Wecihitowin did not run a regular seven week program in the summer due to summer holidays for school
children. There were 31 people on the Summer Referral List from June to September 2012. On the sign in
sheet from June 16 to June 27, 2012 fteen (15) people signed in. For the month of July eighty three (83)
people signed in: 57 adults, 16 children, and 10 youth. Of the 57 adults, fourteen were here to use the
premises for a debrieng meeting on grief and loss of a community member. During this month
Wecihitowin switched ofce spaces with Caring 4 you, the move was completed on June 19th. The rest of
the month was devoted to organizing our new work areas.
Ten (10) participants consistently accessed services for the month of August. Wecihitowin had 91 people
signed in for the month of August. There were 24 counselling sessions, 6 visitations with case mangers
supervising. 16 participants came in for support services, either to update, have support letters written, use
the telephone to call case managers or other resources such as housing. The Wecihitowin Staff attended the
National Cree Gathering in Split Lake on August 14 and 15th, 2012. Please see the attached reports
submitted by Rita and Barb.
New brochures were made indicating the new address and phone numbers as well as new job titles for the
Wecihitowin Project. The job titles of Family Enhancement worker was approved by supervisors. Both
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation CFS-Northern Amalgamated Ofce Intervention Workers and the Awasis
Agency of Northern Manitoba Services to Families Workers are now using the job title Family
Enhancement Workers.
Wecihitowin staff participated in a sweat lodge for youth from the MKO summer culture camp. For the
past two years MKO has asked for cultural teachings and one staff has been available to provide that
service to the youth.
Protable Business was at 79 Selkirk to look at our computers, both old and new. He recommended a P.O.
be issued to connect to the server to access You Tube for teaching purposes.
A Family Enhancement worker called from the Winnipeg ofce of Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency. This
worker works alone and has just started his Family Enhancement position; he was seeking information on
how to start his program.
During the summer Wecihitowin devised a new child development program to ran three times a week for
four weeks, prior to the seven (7) week program, the three days Monday to Wednesday incorporated body,
Wecihitowin Project
mind, and spirit teachings. The regular 7 week
program followed running Monday to Thursday
afternoons, body, mind, spirit and emotions were
incorporated as well as the usual seven sacred teachings
taught each week. There were 26 referrals for the child
development, 16 of the referrals attended, two of the
participants received completion certicates as they
only missed three classes. For phase two 18 were
referred, 4 received participation certicates, three
received completion certicates. The program had
three guests participants attended with their friends or
family members.
January to March was time to re-evaluate our program
delivery, after meeting other Family Enhancement
workers in Winnipeg and after having completed nine 7
week programs and two summer sessions Wecihitowin
has had the time and experience of knowing the kind of
program delivery families need to ensure individual
wellness and parenting strategies are being learned at
Wecihitowin. The 7 week programs that ran in the
afternoons were set so that individual counselling would
be utilized in the mornings. However, not many
participants were using the mornings to enhance their
learning about their individual and parenting issues.
Wecihitowin has therefore restructured the learning
time to longer sessions of the most relevant topics and
issues facing our participants, the new programs will be:
Family/Domestic Violence; Parents with Children in
Care; Teen & Parent Communication; Relapse
Prevention and Anger Control within the Child Welfare
System; Traditional Parenting and Culture Learning;
Family and Arts nights to include parent support time
in the form of crafts and sharing circles, drumming and
sewing. Spring Ceremonies and other community
events will continue to be part of our programs and
Wiggles, Giggles and Munch will be added in the fall of
2013. These programs will run for an average of eight
weeks, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Programs
The 7 week Wecihitowin program ran from 1:30 to
3:30 Monday to Thursday. The mornings were open to
the participants to come in for individual counseling
from 10:00- 12:00. During each of the 7 weeks the
participants learned the 7 Sacred Teachings and how
the teachings related to individual and being a parent.
The following were the topics presented from April 30
June 14, 2012:
Change & Boundaries; Family Collage/Vision Boards;
Understanding Child Welfare; Genograms/Ecomaps;
Historical Impacts; Culture 101; Medicine Teachings/
Native Herbology; Healing/ Addictions; Healthy
Relationship/Boundaries; Anger Control: Parents get
Angry too; Tipi Pole Teachings; Human Development:
Infant to Elderhood; Rites of Passage; Creating Safety
Plans/What to look for in a babysitter;
Communication/Family Structure; Exercising Mind,
Body and Soul/ Food and Nutrition; Positive Parenting:
A Survival Guide for Indigenous Families; Parenting
through Loss; Healing through Humour; Mile 20
Spring Gathering; Respecting your Partner ( CFS Act,
Missing and Murdered Women, Domestic Violence,
What Relationships look like); Triple P Tip Sheets;
Emotional Bank Account; Healthy Habits; Film: 8th
Fire-One Earth One Whole Circle Again a message of
hope, for the future, for the Earth, for the children;
Preparing for Family Reunication; Recap of 7 Weeks
& Guided Presentations; Completion Celebration.
The following were the topics presented from October
1 December 13, 2012:
Topics: Phase one- (4) Week Child Development,
Monday - Wednesday: Orientation; Me and My Family
Collage; Vision Boards; Intro To child Welfare;
Prenatal; 0-12 months; 18-36 months; 3-5 years; 6-12
years; Teens; Recap and complete Boards. For Phase
two- (7) week program, Monday - Thursday:
Orientation; Understanding child Welfare; Sharing
Circle; Historical impacts; Medicine wheel Teachings;
Tipi Pole teachings; Family Systems; Life Span;
Genograms; Movie: Once Were Warriors; Response to
movie (Domestic Violence); Communication & Conict
Resolution; Anger control; Triple P: A Survival Guide
for Indigenous Families; Triple P Tip Sheets;
Traditional Parenting/Rites of Passage; Grief and Loss;
Sharing Circle; Self Care & Safety Planning; Open
House; Healing Humour; Eco Maps; Recap Program:
Guided Presentations; Certicate Celebration.
New Programs:
New programs to be delivered starting in April 2013
are: Family/Domestic Violence; Parents with Children
in Care; Teen & Parent Communication; Relapse
Prevention and Anger Control within the Child Welfare
System; Traditional Parenting and Culture Learning;
Family Night once a month for karaoke, coffee house,
and land based activities such as bannock making on a
open re; and Arts nights to include parent support
time in the form of crafts and sharing circles,
drumming and sewing. Spring Ceremonies and other
community events will continue to be part of our
programs and Wiggles, Giggles and Munch will be
added in the fall of 2013. These programs will run for
an average of eight weeks, mornings, afternoons and
evenings.
Referral Process
The Wecihitowin Project had a one page referral sheet
that was lled out by a Case Manager (CM) and signed
by a supervisor. The Referral Form was then dropped
off, faxed, or emailed to Wecihitowin. The Case
Manager was to bring the participant to meet the
Wecihitowin staff and go through the program
description, review the case plan which was to be
provided by the Case Manger, and to determine what
kind of services were required to help the participant
and their family. Once the participant was at
Wecihitowin the Wecihitowin staff and the participant
were to complete the Wecihitowin Assessment package.
If the Probability of Harm (PFH)/Risk Assessment
sheet was not included with the referral form the
Wecihitowin staff would complete the PFH)/Risk
Assessment.
During the end of this physical year of 12/13 a new
three page referral form was developed. A completed
referral package must include the following: a referral
form properly lled and signed by both the CM and the
supervisor, an updated case plan, a reunication plan,
the PFH, and the Risk Assessment. Once the Referral
Package is completed and has passed a screening
committee involving the Wecihitowin staff, the new
NCN Family Enhancement Case Manger and if
possible Awasis Family Enhancement Coordinator, the
Wecihitowin staff will have a Case Conference with the
family, the Case Manager and any other collaterals
involved with the family.
What is new in FE
Wecihitowin has switched places with the Caring 4 You
space. This new space is able to accommodate more
participants in the larger meeting area. We will be
asking for a stove to teach basic cooking skills and offer
fresh bannock for drop in time scheduled for Monday
mornings. The only minor problem we currently have
with the space is providing emergency child care for
participants while in group; the parent is not able to
fully participate in the group. The other side (old site)
had a closed area for participants learning time. Of
course this current set up provides teachable moments
to the parent. The other option we may need to turn to
regarding child care is utilizing the family room at
TSDO.
There is now a Family Enhancement worker, Regan
Sweeny, formally . Of Shamattawa. Regan will be
working out of the main ofce, she will be responsible
for Family Enhancement for the . Province.
Programs:
April 30 June 14, 2012 Seven (7) Week Program
Topics: Change & Boundaries; Family Collage/Vision
Boards; Understanding Child Welfare; Genograms/
Ecomaps; Historical Impacts; Culture 101; Medicine
Teachings/Native Herbology; Healing/ Addictions;
Healthy Relationship/Boundaries; Anger Control:
Parents get Angry too; Tipi Pole Teachings; Human
Development: Infant to Elderhood; Rites of Passage;
Creating Safety Plans/What to look for in a babysitter;
Communication/Family Structure; Exercising Mind,
Body and Soul/ Food and Nutrition; Positive Parenting:
A Survival Guide for Indigenous Families; Parenting
through Loss; Healing through Humour; Mile 20
Spring Gathering; Respecting your Partner ( CFS Act,
Missing and Murdered Women, Domestic Violence,
What Relationships look like); Triple P Tip Sheets;
Emotional Bank Account; Healthy Habits; Film: 8th
Fire-One Earth One Whole Circle Again a message of
hope, for the future, for the Earth, for the children;
Preparing for Family Reunication; Recap of 7 Weeks
& Guided Presentations; Completion Celebration.
June 15 September 28, 2012 Summer Sessions
Individual work plans for one on one counseling. I Am
A Kind Woman workshop in Nisichawayasihk Cree
Nation September 24-28, 2012.
October 1 December 13, 2012 Four (4) Week Child
Development & Seven (7) Week Program
Topics: Phase one- (4) Week Child Development,
Monday - Wednesday: Orientation; Me and My Family
Collage; Vision Boards; Intro To child Welfare;
Prenatal; 0-12 months; 18-36 months; 3-5 years; 6-12
years; Teens; Recap and complete Boards. For Phase
two- (7) week program, Monday - Thursday:
Orientation; Understanding child Welfare; Sharing
Circle; Historical impacts; Medicine wheel Teachings;
Tipi Pole teachings; Family Systems; Life Span;
Genograms; Movie: Once Were Warriors; Response to
movie (Domestic Violence); Communication & Conict
Resolution; Anger control; Triple P: A Survival Guide
for Indigenous Families; Triple P Tip Sheets;
Traditional Parenting/Rites of Passage; Grief and Loss;
Sharing Circle; Self Care & Safety Planning; Open
House; Healing Humour; Eco Maps; Recap Program:
Guided Presentations; Certicate Celebration.
January March 2013 Restructuring of Family
Enhancement Program- Developing a new program
schedule as well as creating new Referral Package
including a Wecihitowin Assessment. Wecihitowin will
also need to update a new brochure reecting the new
program.
Weechihitowin Project
The Weechihitowin project is currently in operation
and is based on a family empowerment model of
preventative service delivery. The project uses collateral
partnerships with community based agencies and
organizations, Elders, traditional teachers toprovide
multiple and coordinated services to families. Services
are based on the needs of the family and may include
but not be limited to: family conferencing,counselling,
traditional ceremonies and parenting classes.
As the funding of the 2012/2013 Business Plan is rolled
out programming is set to increase, this includes
additional youth, family and traditional camps as well
as longer term parenting programs.
Program Schedule:
Wecihitowin Programs Subject to Change Wecihitowin Programs Subject to Change
Seven & Eight Week
Parenting Programs
Monday to Thursday
April 2 May 23, 2013 June 3 July 25, 2013 Summer Session August
Sept 2 Oct 24, 2013 Nov 4 Dec 19, 2013 Jan 13 Mar 6, 2014
Family Program Family Program
Once a Month: Potluck & Family Night Outings: Cook Out; Full Moon Ceremonies; Walking Out Ceremonies and
other Ceremonies as requested: Sweat Lodge, Medicine Picking; Therapeutic Sessions available (call for info)
Once a Month: Potluck & Family Night Outings: Cook Out; Full Moon Ceremonies; Walking Out Ceremonies and
other Ceremonies as requested: Sweat Lodge, Medicine Picking; Therapeutic Sessions available (call for info)
Evening Programs Evening Programs
Tuesday 5:00-7:30 pm Womans Domestic Journey Beyond Abuse April 23 May 28, 2013
Wednesdays (time TBA) Parent Teen Series May 22 July 10, 2013
Wednesday 6-8 pm Arts Night: Sewing-Star Blankets, Skirts, Patch, Arts-Drumming, Drama
Background
The Family and Community Wellness
Centre submitted an application to the
truth and reconciliation commission to host
a community statement gathering event in
Nelson House. There are almost 300
residential school survivors representing a
number of different schools from across the
province and more than 600 community
members that have experienced the
intergenerational effects of Residential
schools in Nelson House.
The TRC event will be co-hosted by the
Family and Community Wellness Centre
and the Nelson House Medicine Lodge.
The primary goals of the event are:
To provide an opportunity for survivors will
share their stories at the public hearings.
Follow up activities will include interviews
of survivors by students to create a
historical record for the community and
land based wellness camps.
Counselling Services Department
To promote personal, family and community wellness
through workshops focused on healing as well as
creating awareness about the impact of Residential
schools on individuals and families.
Sessions and activities will include therapeutic
intervention such as individual and group support as
well as informational workshops, traditional
ceremonies and community wellness. The following
workshops and activities have been planned to
specically address the residential school experience
and legacy:
Moving forward from Trauma
When Rabbit Met Turtle: The impact of the
residential school on family systems.
Daily sweats and pipe ceremonies
Individual and group debrieng sessions
Forgiveness through Understanding our own
experience and the impact on our families.
Community feasts and lunches.
Although the TRC gathering was intended for
Former Residential school survivors to share their
story and experience of Residential school through a
public hearing with the honorable Justice Murray
Sinclair and with statements gathers, unfortunately
due to health concerns, Justice Murray Sinclair could
not attend. Thanks to KTC has able to come in and
explain the AIP (progress) Research on a one day
notice.
Stats
Day 1$ - 64
Day 2 $ - 53$ Evening " 36
Day 3$ - 27
Day 4$ - 85 $ = 265
Statistics for Counselling Service Program 2012/2013
Types of Intervention Females Males Families/couples Total
Counselling 25 5 4 34
Grief Counselling 5 4 5 14
Suicide Intervention 10 6 16
Critical Incident Stress Debrieng/
Management
20 23 3 46
Conict Mediation 2 2
Elder Abuse 7 2 9
Domestic Violence 5
5
Circle of Care 20 20
FNIB Referrals 32 8 40
Family Therapy 42 13 10 55
Total 146 61 42 241
Workshops/Retreats/Training Females Males Groups Total
Safe Talk Training 26 5 31
Tattered Teddies 26 5 31
Swimming (Lifesaving society) 4 3 7
Rediscovery Families Project 25 families 25
Traditional Parenting 23 2 25
Suicide & Trauma 5 1 6
Womens Retreat 15 15
Mother/Daughter Retreat 14 1 15
Violence/Abuse 15 1 16
Violence Free Living 1 1
A journey Beyond Abuse 3 3
3 Sundance Ceremonies 64
Spring Ceremonies 24
Traditional Teachings 4 4
Memorial Feast 50 20 70
Boat Safety 2 6 8
Homicide Bereavement Support
Group
15 7 22
Total 187 52 25 339
The Elders program is designed to bring elders together to socialize with their peers, to tell stories and do all kinds out/in
door activities. We bring elders from the personal care home and from the community to visit and have fun together. The
program runs every Thursday at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm during the fall, winter and spring months. During the summers
months , we periodically get them involved in outdoor activities.
Elders Program Total
Christmas Feast 40
Valentine Feast 44
Berry Picking 41
Medicine Picking 13
Planting/Gardening 19
Outdoor programming (traditional activities 78
In door programming (winter activities) 200
Police Academy For Older Adults 30
Total 465
Vision:
The vision of the STAR program is to reduce the number of babies exposed to and suffering the
effects of alcohol and/or drug exposure while in their Mothers womb. It is a harm reduction
model based on developing positive, supportive, mentoring relationships with women who have
used substances during their current or recent pregnancy. These relationships are maintained for
three years; a period of time long enough to allow these women to make changes which make a
difference in their lives.
Values & Beliefs:
The STAR program values the lives of these women who are at risk of giving birth to alcohol/
drug affected children; women who are typically from families characterized by substance abuse,
neglect, poverty, and domestic violence. Women who have been labelled as hopeless, who
mistrust the professionals, systems, and resources designed to help them. The STAR Program
believes that through supportive , positive , mentoring relationships, with women who have
overcome some of the challenges they themselves face, these women can make important changes
which positively impact the health of themselves and their families; changes which reduce the
number of children at risk of suffering the harmful consequences of alcohol and/or drug
exposure during pregnancy.
STAR FASD Prevention Program
(STAR Success Through Advocacy & Role Modelling)
2012-13 Program Stats
21 Active clients, 4 clients not active or transient
Active Clients in STAR FASD Program
0
3
7
10
13
Clients Mentor 1
0
4
8
11
15
M1 Clients visited weekly M2 Clients visited bi-wkly
0
100
200
300
400
Mentor 1 Mentor 2
Column1
M1 = Mentor 1 M2 = Mentor 2
Clients visited Weekly/bi-weekly
****The Mentor 2 position was vacant for some time, therefore the
differences in amount of completed home visits. (Compared to Mentor 1).
2012-13 Program highlights were:
April is alcohol awareness month- information sessions
were available to the public for three days covering
alcohol and pregnancy
September 9 is FASD Day this day is celebrated with
the ringing of church bells at 9:09 then a community
walk along with a pancake breakfast for participants.
After the breakfast there was an information session
along with an alcohol and egg demonstration.
Other times throughout the year we attend trainings
and conduct home visits with our clients. The FASD
Staff, along with clients and Community Members
joined in the BUILDING CIRCLES of SUPPORT
FASD Telehealth Session with the FASD CENTRE in
Wpg, these sessions were held at the Wellness Centre.
This was an 8 session training. The FASD Program
Manager and Mentor also attended Triple P Stepping
Stones Positive Parenting for families with a child who
has a disability.
STAR FASD Staff
1 Coordinator
2 Mentors or Homevisitors
Submitted by: Mary Parisien; STAR FASD Program
Manager
The Treasures of Hope Daycare was
established in 1998 in order to provide
students in training and working parents
with affordable and quality child care. As a
result, the Family and Community Wellness
Centre Incorporated has continued to
provide such a program. Our daycare is a
place of Early Childhood Learning. The
staff at our center are truly proud of
having the ability and opportunity to
teach our children many skills that will
prepare them for higher learning. We
absolutely take special care in ensuring
we provide a safe, happy and fun leaning
environment.
Our hours of operation are as follows;
8:30am 5:00pm. Our rates are as
follows; Students full days @$15.00,
Student half days @ $9.00, working
parents full days @ $25.00, Working
parents half days at $15.00. We provide
care for infants and toddlers ages 4
months 2 years of age, and
preschoolers- 2-6 years of age.
Our staff:
Director of JMTH Daycare: Vanessa
Spence
Early Childhood Educator level 1:
Taralyne Spence
Early Childhood Educator CCA :
Marlena Flett
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Through the provision of
meaningful learning experiences and
quality child care we will guide the
mental, physical, social and emotional
development of our children.
Vision: Happy, Healthy and Creative
Children.
Treasures of Hope Daycare
Values: Independence we believe that
children have the right to express their
individuality and should be empowered
to develop their personal skills and
talents. Quality care- we are
responsible for providing a safe and
nurturing environment that meets the
mental, physical, social and emotional
needs of our children. Cooperation
we will work with parents, staff, elders
and community resources to create a
supportive learning environment for
our children.
Our Code of Ethics
Promote the health and well being
of all children
Use developmentally appropriate
practices when working
Demonstrate caring for all children
in all aspects of practice
Work in partnership with
colleagues and other service
providers in the community to
support the well being of families
Work in ways that enhance human
dignity
Pursue the knowledge , skills and
self awareness needed to be
professionally competent
Demonstrates integrity in all
professional relationships.

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