What has to happen?
As an Aboriginal woman proud of her heritage and mindful of the social ills affecting all aspects of indigenous life I ask a simple question, "What has to happen?" What has to happen so that true and lasting health and wellness return to Aboriginal communities across all of Canada? To ...
Will the Phoenix of healing rise from the ashes?
A contact sent me a rather interesting story which ran originally in the North Shore Outlook, a local north Vancouver newspaper. The headline read: Squamish elders torch drug den. When I was able to get past the fact that the writer hadn't capitalized Elders, I read the article and was ...
Healthy is as Healthy Does
In essence this workbook is an invitation to a better life. Through examining the choices made by the Visions’ role models and working through some questions and exercises on your own, we hope to ignite in you a spark of opportunity and self-belief. Although this workbook is a basic introduction to the world of wellness and health, what you choose to do with the information you discover in its’ pages can be your personal opportunity for meaningful choice and lasting change.
In it's pages you will find information on: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual wellness, budget worksheet, workout worksheet, goal worksheet, information on addictions, resources, etc.
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Post Secondary Funding Program
For Alberta Bill C-31's, those affiliated with Heart Lake, Michel Band, Lubicon, or Smith's Landing, and Alberta residents with NWT or Inuit status
Administered through the Freehorse Family Wellness Society
Off-Reserve Housing
Limited housing opportunity for off-reserve First Nations in Edmonton. This is a partnership between TSAC and Habitat for Humanity. First come - first served!
--------------------ATTENTION ABORIGINAL ARTISTS!
Aboriginal Traditional Arts Project Grant Access up to $15,000 (may include $3,000/month allowance) Eligible projects include grants in the areas of: Art production Training and career development Marketing Research Commission Re-occurring deadline(s): Sept. 1 & Feb. 15 Click link for more info.
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"Your Health at Home: What you can do!" An Environmental Health Guide for First Nations (produced by the Government of Canada) is available online at the Health Canada website. The guide covers such topics as Indoor Air, Noise, Drinking Water, Wastewater/Sewage, Food Safety, Artistry/Hobbies, Looking for Health Risks and Resources.
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Monday, August 16th 2010
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"Saskatoon berries can be considered as one-kind of 'Superfruit'. The word 'Superfruit' refers to fruit which contains high sources of antioxidants. From a nutraceutical perspective antioxidant rich fruits have anti-cancer, anti-aging, and anti-heart problem effects on [the] human body." To read more about the benefits of saskatoons check out the Prairie Berries web site. Historically native people "survived largely on meat, fish, plants, berries, and nuts." Check out faqs.org Diet of Native Americans for information on what native people used to eat before colonization and how today's current westernized diet is harming Aboriginal health.
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Wednesday, August 11th 2010
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