Grand Council Treaty #3

Shovelling snow? Stay safe and protect your heart! ❄️ Follow these tips to reduce strain and prevent injury. #WinterSafety #SnowShovelling Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBJpjHad

Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the lives lost and reaffirm our commitment to stand united against gender-based violence. Let us remember, reflect, and work together to create a future of safety, respect, and equality. 🌹 #EndViolence #MMIWG2S #EndGenderViolence #BreakTheSilence

📢 Indian Boarding Home Class Action Application Assistance - Wauzhushk Onigum Nation 📢 🗓️ Date: December 12, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Wauzhushk Onigum CDC Building Please bring your photo ID, documents related to your time in boarding school (report cards, photos, diaries), and a direct deposit form. Support staff, traditional medicines, and smudging will be available. 📞 For assistance, contact Brian Pelly: 807-548-4214 ext.516 📧 brian.pelly@treaty3.ca

📢 Indian Boarding Home Class Action Application Assistance - Seine River First Nation 📢 🗓️ Date: December 12, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Seine River Cultural Building Please bring your photo ID, documents related to your time in boarding school (report cards, photos, diaries), and a direct deposit form. Support staff, traditional medicines, and smudging will be available. 📞 For assistance, contact Susan Councillor: 807-788-1003 ext.204 📧susan.councillor@treaty3.ca

📢 Indian Boarding Home Class Action Application Assistance - Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation 📢 🗓️ Date: December 11, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Alice Kejick Memorial Training Center Please bring your photo ID, documents related to your time in boarding school (report cards, photos, diaries), and a direct deposit form. Support staff, traditional medicines, and smudging will be available. 📞 For assistance, contact Stephanie Courtoreille: 807-548-4214 ext.213 📧stephanie.courtoreille@treaty3.ca

🌟 Youth Webinar Series: Empowering Treaty #3 Youth 🌟 Grand Council Treaty #3 is excited to host a Youth Webinar Series this December! 🎓 We're inviting Grade 8-12 classrooms from Treaty #3 First Nations schools, as well as public schools and residents to join us every Friday for educational sessions designed to empower our youth and strengthen their knowledge. 📅 Upcoming Webinar Schedule 🗓️ Fridays: December 6th & December 13th ⏰ 1 PM - 2 PM CST 🎉 Win a Field Trip! Each participating classroom will be entered into a draw for a field trip to the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg with lunch at the Spaghetti Factory! Attend both webinars for multiple entries! 💡 Our Next Presenter - December 6th: Chase Neufeld - Health Promoter Join us for an engaging session on Sports & Wellness with Chase Neufeld. Learn how movement can benefit both mental and physical health, along with practical strategies for staying active and building a balanced approach to wellness. 📲 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g5ZAPC8m Questions? Email Mallory at mallory.mcconomy@treaty3.ca 📌 Everyone welcome to attend! Let’s empower the next generation together! 🙌 #Treaty3Youth #Empowerment #Education #YouthWebinarSeries #SportsAndWellness

🚗 Be Winter-Ready, Stay Safe! ❄️ A well-stocked emergency kit in your vehicle isn’t just smart—it’s a lifesaver! From food and water to candles and blankets, pack the essentials to keep warm and safe when the unexpected happens. ✅ Plan ahead. Drive safe. Stay prepared. For more safety tips and resources, visit 72hours.ca #WinterReady #EmergencyKit #StaySafe

Grand Council Treaty #3's Health Team hosted a Health Council meeting this week in Winnipeg, MB. The Health Council includes representatives from each of the community Health Directors and from mandated health organizations for information sharing and discussion on community health needs and priorities. We're grateful to Chief McVicar and Councillor Amber Sinclair for joining Health Council and representing the Social Chiefs.    This Health Council meeting included discussion on education pathways with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, an update on the Ontario Health Plan, Northern Ontario Home and Community Care, FIT Kit cancer screening, an update from the Ontario Renal Network, wound care, and the patient ombudsman.

📢 November is Diabetes Awareness Month 🩺 Did you know? Members of Treaty #3 are diagnosed with diabetes 10 years earlier on average than other Ontarians and have lower rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening tests. 💡 Key Facts about CKD: Chronic Kidney Disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of CKD. ✅ Reduce your risk: Manage blood pressure and sugar. Eat nourishing foods. Quit smoking and get routine screenings. Early detection is key! Speak to your healthcare provider about CKD screening today. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #CKDFacts #Treaty3Health Kenora Chiefs Advisory

🎄 Celebrate NISHmas with Us! 🎄 We warmly invite our Elders to join us for a special afternoon filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy delicious KFC, exciting Bingo, festive Photo Booths, Cash Prizes, and more! ❄️ Event Dates & Locations: 📍 Kenora: December 10, 2024 | 1-3 PM @ Super 8 Kenora 📍 Fort Frances: December 11, 2024 | 1-3 PM @ Couchiching Multi-Purpose Building 📍 Dryden: December 19, 2024 | 1-3 PM @ Best Western Dryden 📧 For more information, contact Hayley at Hayley.Jaculak@treaty3.ca