FCWCNEWSLETTER January 2014

NISICHAWAYASIHK FAMILY & COMMUNITY CREE NATION WELLNESS CENTRE

New Year, new you:

How to stay on track for 2014
Youve toasted to the new year, but time ies and more people are feeling that resolution hangover well into January. The new year often marks a time when people go back to the drawing board when it comes to personal, health and professional goals. But according to researchers, breaking your New Years resolution is an annual tradition. At the NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre, we are committed to helping community achieve better health, relationships with family and overall wellness. So here are a few ways to help you keep on track for 2014. Be Realistic If you set the bar too high, theres a greater chance that you wont reach it. For example, if you vow to never eat chocolate again, youre setting yourself up to fail. Instead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding it more often than you do now. Plan Ahead Most people wait until the last minute, or even the midnight countdown to make their resolution. If you did this, your goal will be based on your mindset that particular day.! While its too late to turn back the clock, you can still set goals that are made with more thought. Outline Your Plan Decide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for help, practicing positive thinking and self-talk, or reminding yourself how your shortfall will affect your goal.

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A big congratulations going out to Calvin Hart, the winner of the FCWC biggest loser competition.

Calvin places 1st in all three categories with a total weight loss of 45.6 pounds and a total loss of 11.5 inches with no missed weigh ins and 0 gains. The biggest loser competition ran over a period of 15 weeks.

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Make a Pros and Cons List Write out the good, the bad and the ugly on paper to keep your motivation strong. Keep adding to the list over time and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Talk About It Tell the world what you want to do with your life. Friends and family members will help you, and there are many online support groups with people who have likeminded goals who can help with your motivation. The best-case scenario is to nd a buddy who shares your New Years resolution and motivate each other. Reward Yourself Dont take this literally. It doesnt mean you should eat that entire box of chocolates if your resolution is to eat healthier and youve stuck to it.!The best way to celebrate your success is to enjoy something that doesnt go against your resolution.!If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with new tness clothing or by going to a movie with a friend. Track Your Progress Keep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to keep, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated.!Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the rst ve. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each ve pounds lost. Dont Beat Yourself Up Obsessing over the occasional slip wont help you achieve your goal.!Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.

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Stick to It Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your personality. It wont happen overnight, so be persistent and patient. Keep Trying If you have totally run out of steam when it comes to keeping your resolution by mid-February, just start over again. Recommit yourself for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.

According to a study by the University of Scranton, the top 10 New Year's resolutions for 2014 are: 1. Lose Weight 2. Getting Organized 3. Spend Less, Save More 4. Enjoy Life to the Fullest 5. Staying Fit and Healthy 6. Learn Something Exciting 7. Quit Smoking 8. Help Others in Achieving Their Dreams 9. Fall in Love 10. Spend More Time with Family

Christmas Hampers
More than 80 hampers were prepared and delivered to NCN families and program participants of Maternal child Health, STAR program and CPNP. NCN family foods provided the donation for the bags.

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THE NCN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS

The NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre celebrate with our most valued members of the community, our elders.

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Elders Christmas Party

Photos from Top: Santa Claus giving gifts to some attendants, elders sit down for a Christmas feast, and the jolly old man himself..... Chief Executive Officer Felix Walker.

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Staff Christmas Party

THANK YOU TO ALL THE HARD WORKING STAFF FOR ANOTHER SUCCESFULL YEAR AT THE NCN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE

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RCMP Cadet Program

Reaching out to youth in NCN
The RCMP Community Cadet Program was started in the mid 90s in Saskatchewan, and eventually spread across Canada. Locally, the the NCN Community Cadets program starting October 23, 2013 with the rst drill session. Youth are well into the program now, which resumed after a short break during the holiday. The goal of the program is to provide healthy lifestyle, choices for the youth and make them responsible young people and, ultimately making them future leaders in their community. There are a lot of changes being noticed by all in the community already. Displaying disciplined behaviour in the form of Drill practicing in the halls during school hours, showing respect to their teachers, looking forward to Cadet nights are the more observable changes right now. It's too early to measure academic changes at his stage but this will be monitored as we progress, says Lester Houle, Coordinator from RCMP D Division in Winnipeg. Houle provides the curriculum and other information to start the program. Helping run it are community volunteers Natalie Tays, Krista Campbell, Wayne Spence, Bailey Tays, Muriel Hart, Mike Pardy and ACC Cst. Ryan Linklater. Houle says there are challenges that he saw on the onset. Consistency in getting all of them to attend Cadet Nights, usually two or three are absent since we started, says Houle. Forty-two youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are enrolled in the program, but on average about 40 youth attend each meeting. The dates for the end of the program have yet to be determined, but ofcials say it will likely coincide with the end of the school year with a graduation ceremony for cadets.

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Healthy Recipe
Chicken Corn Chowder
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 6 green onions 2 tablespoons all-purpose our 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast $ 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed and Pictured above: This variation on the recipe divided uses low sodium bacon instead of chicken. 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 cups fat-free milk $ 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded cheddar cheese $ Preparation Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove green tops from green onions. Chop green onion tops; set aside. Thinly slice white portion of each onion. Add sliced onions to pan; saut 2 minutes. Add our; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in chicken, salt, pepper, 1 package of corn, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. While mixture simmers, combine the remaining corn and milk in a blender; process until smooth. Add milk mixture to pan; simmer 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle 2 cups chowder into each of 4 soup bowls; sprinkle evenly with green onion tops. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese.

NISICHAWAYASIHK FAMILY & COMMUNITY CREE NATION WELLNESS CENTRE

About
The 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 subofces in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson and South Indian Lake.

Vision
Nisichawayasihk Mithwayawin

Mission
In unity, we promote community awareness, empowerment, and a safe environment towards holistic wellness. ***For more information and resources on the FCWC visit our website ncncwellness.ca, or nd us on Facebook and Twitter.

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