GHS March 2013 Newsletter

Gitxsan Health Society Newsletter
Messa ge from the Executive Health Dir ector
On behalf of the
Board & Staff, I
would like to express
our sympathies and
prayers to those that
have lost a loved
one recently. We
recognize that our
communities have
many challenges
and stresses, with
grief and loss,
illnesses, and
limited opportunities
for employment. We
keep this in mind
when we plan
activities. We have
been hosting a
community lunch at
the Anglican Church
hall on Thursdays.
The intent is to
create opportunities
for our members to
make connections
with resources and
share a meal and
laugh. Thank you
to Northern Health
Authority, Mental
Health &Addictions
program and the
NWCC Aboriginal
Community Mental
Health Support
Worker program for
cooking some meals
and to those that
attend.
We started the 2nd
Weight Loss Challenge in January.
The final weigh in
will be in June 2013.
Congratulations to
Alvin Sampson, Sr.
for losing the most
weight based on
weight loss percentage. We are planning a half marathon
in June 2013. If you
or your organization
would like to be part
of the planning and
organizing, please
contact Jennifer
Sampare or Richard
Sampson. . We
held a “Hearts in
Motion” day at the
Gitanmaax Hall on
February 14th. We
raised $375.00 from
the Loonie Auction.
The proceeds will go
to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation.
Thank you to all who
organized, cooked,
donated, attended,
and supported it.
March 2013 edition
February 27th was
anti-bullying day and
to promote this value
concept Gitxsan
Health purchased
pink t-shirts for the
youth and staff. The I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :
messages on the
shirts had “ Love is
Dental/COHI Program 2
Louder” and the
“Bullying Stops”.
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Youth Program
We send newsletters
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Nursing Program
and event notices
door to door each
Northwest Community 8
month and post
them on our website Engagement HUB
at www.
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Mental Health
gitxsanhealth.com.
Program
If you would like to
have an emailed
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IRS Program
version please send
an email to
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Anti Bullying Day
[email protected]
I would like to thank
the staff for their
dedication to the
health needs of our
communities and
wish you all good
health and
happiness in the
months ahead.
Julie Morrison, EHD
Earthquakes—What 14
to do?
Band Emergency
Management
16
Upcoming Events
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Dental /COHI Program
The Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) is a program designed to
prevent and control tooth decay in young First Nations and Inuit children and
to set the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth. Our focus here at Kispiox Dental is on children, ages 0 to 7; their parents /caregivers and pregnant women.
We encourage parents and care givers to:
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Clean their children’s teeth
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Keep their own mouth healthy
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Give children healthy drinks and snacks
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Milk with meals and water for thirst in baby bottles
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Practice good feeding habits
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Enrol their children in COHI
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Jackie
Cosman,
Dental
Therapist
and
Tiffany
Denny,
Dental
Assistant
are located at
the Kispiox
Health Centre.
They can be
reached at
250-842-6236
ext. 26 for
appointments
and inquiries.
Visit a dental professional regularly
We provide dental services to Kispiox Elementary School, Kispiox Head Start,
John Field Elementary School, Gitanmaax Day Care; Nursery, Gitxsan
Language Nest, and SES Day Care Centres.
COHI Dental services include; Fluoride Varnish Program, Dental Screenings,
some dental work such as sealants, fillings and extractions when necessary. In
addition to effective brushing and flossing techniques.
We also do site visits with P-CAP/MCH mentor program office and Glen
Vowell Health Centres.
Caring for Your Child's Teeth: For Children 3 and under
Baby teeth play an
important role in your
child's development.
They facilitate chewing,
create spaces for the
developing adult teeth
below, and influence
speech development
which affects selfesteem and confidence. As parents and
care givers, you play an
important role in your
child's dental health.
Establishing positive
dental health care habits early will help to set
your child up to maintain
healthy teeth for life.
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Yo u t h P r o g r a m
From the desk of Lisa
Mowatt, Youth Program
Facilitator
During the National Addictions Awareness Week we had
some events going on for the
communities. On November
19, 2013 we started off the
week with a sobriety drive
throughout all the communities which is always a lot of
fun. On November 21st we
hosted a NAAW week talent
show contest which was a
great hit with our young
people and it brought out
many of our young talented
youth. On Nov. 23rd we hosted
a free public skate for all our
communities and we were
able to have it during the day
with all the youth out of
school for a professional
development day. Finally the
week winded up with a family
dance hosted by the IRS
program in Kispiox . It was a
fun evening had by all who
attended.
In the month of December we
hosted events for the
Christmas Holidays. On
December 23rd we along with
Gitxsan Child and Family
Services Society and Glen
Vowell Band hosted a free
Matinee for all the communities where we bused in youth
from all the surrounding
villages. On December
31st,2012 we hosted along with
Gitanmaax Band and Glen
Vowell Band a New Years
Eve Wonderland Ball and
finally to wrap up the
holidays we sponsored a free
public skate on January 5,
2013
3 Generations of Youth
Peer Mentorship Program Train the Trainers
Session 2
The youth program hosted
another training for peer
mentors on February 19th and
20th and we also started the 3
Generations of Youth Workshops in the communities
with Gitwangak hosting the
first 2 day workshop on
February 23rd and 24th where
we brought youth together
from Gitanyow, Gitsegukla
and Gitwangak.
Please listen out for your
workshop dates coming to
your community.
Get Connected Career
Fair 2013
The Gitxsan Health Youth
Program along with many
partners such as the Northwest Community College,
Gitanmaax Band, Hagwilget
Band, Government
Commission, and CFNR
Radio Station hosted a
Career Fair on February 7th
and 8th , 2013 at the
Gitanmaax Hall. This event
was very successful with
over 300 in attendance on
the first day and over 200 in
attendance on the second
day.
We had many businesses
and organizations that came
out for the 2 days of information exchange, breakout
sessions and networking for
all that attended the Fair.
If you have any questions or
comments please contact us
at youthprogram @
gitxsan.net
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N u r s i n g C o o r d i n a t o r Re p o r t by M a v i s S e b a s t i a n
Nursing Coodinator Report
We are fully staffed until April, 2013 when we will be posting for a casual LPN,
and a casual R.N. We will hire and post for part-time Heart Health Nurse from
funding we received from the LQT team, Laura Arbor and GHS funding. The
nurse will collaborate and work with clients with heart conditions, their doctors
and nurses and the community health nurses. A proposal was also put in for
funding for a part time Cancer Care Nurse for GHS, we are hoping that the
proposal will be successful.
For the Home Care Program we have Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) that go
out in the field to do assessments for personal care aide services. We have
visited the possibility of having weekend personal care aide services, this is
based on operational requirements and staffing.
Diabetes progam (Hogim Dii Dilts Program) (Living Healthy
Working well with
Rachelle Wilson,
CHLPN (Community
Health
Licensed
Practical Nurse)/
Diabetes Nurse coordinating and working with
the other nurses, in the
health stations. Raechelle
works in collaboration
with the diabetic nurse
educator at the hospital.
Raechelle is trying to get
the diabetic nurse educator from the hospital to
come out to the three
communities more often
to see the diabetic clients
that are high risk. Two
food skills classes were
held this year and the
second Hearts In
Motion Screening was
held at the Gitanmaax
Hall on February 14,
2013. We received
monies for her position
three days a week, the
other two days she
works in Glen Vowell
doing home care.
College of Licensed
Practical Nurses
Association, for us to
employ Licensed
practical nurses. Mavis
does the clinical
supervision when the
nurses are away.
Mavis is the clinical
supervisor for the
Registered Nurses and
the Diabetic Nurse/
LPN and she does the
administrative duties for
the nurses and personal
care aides.
Community Health
The Community Health
Nurses in each health
centre do the clinical
supervision of the
Licensed Practical
Nurses and mentors as
needed. This is one of
the requirements of the
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Immunizations
Nurses are presently
doing online
recertification to do
immunizations for 6
years and up. At one
time the LPN assisted
with flu shots. It is
hoped that this will
happen again, the LPN
cannot do an immunization unless a R.N. is in
the health centre.
Dispensing of Tylenol from the Health Centre
Effective, April 1, 2013,
Adults and Children’s
Tylenol will not be
dispensed from the
Gitanmaax, Kispiox and
Glen Vowell Health
Stations. Sick children
need to be assessed by a
doctor to find out if
there is a reason that the
child has a fever. You
can get a prescription
from your doctor for the
Tylenol that you require.
If you feel unwell and
have a fever you can still
come to the health
station to be assessed by
the nurses at the health
station. If you have
any questions or
concerns, please
Mavis Sebastian, R.N.
Nursing Coordinator
at 250-842-6236.
Pre and Postnatal Program
The nurses follow the
pre and postnatal clients
from the three
communities. They work
in collaboration with the
MCH/PCAP program.
The clients must see a
nurse before they receive
coupons or the good
food boxes. In April
2013, we will be cutting
back to $30.00 for the
coupons, having the
good food boxes and
using $20.00 coupons
for incentive eg
attending workshops at
the health centre.
Nursing Coodinator Report
The nurses continue
being busy with
immunizations, and flu
clinics until the end of
April, 2013. The
Licensed Practical
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Nursing Coodinator Report
The nurses are certified
to do pre and post
counseling and dispense
NRT(Nicotine Replacement Therapy Supplies)
from the health centres.
We did not receive
monies for the program
this year, but, we
continue to do the pre
and post counseling and
dispense the NRT that
we get from Northern
health.
T.B. Program
The nurses continue to do T.B. screening as requested. We have no
active clients this year.
Home Care Program
Home care has been
very busy. We have three
personal care aides, three
LPN’s and the three
R.N.’s that do the
clinical supervision of
the LPN. Based on need
we are putting in a
casual worker on
Saturday and Sunday 4.0
hours per day for weekend coverage. There is a
strong possibility that
GHS will receive monies
to have a program
similar to Better at
Home program where
we will receive monies
from the BC Government for starters to do a
needs assessment, work
plan and then implement
this program once we
complete what is
required. Better at Home
helps seniors with
simple day-to-day tasks
and helping seniors
maintain their independence and stay connected
with their community.
A range of non-medical
home support services:
Friendly visiting,
transportation to
appointments, light yard
work, minor home
repairs, snow shoveling,
light housekeeping and
grocery shopping.
We continue to contract
out our home care
services to Gitwangak
and Hagwilget with
Mavis doing the clinical
supervision for the
Licensed Practical Nurse
in the communities of
Gitwangak and
Hagwilget.
We will be having three
students doing their
preceptor ship with
three of our Licensed
Practical Nurses on
March 11-30th and April
8 -27th, 2013. These are
students that are doing
their training at the First
Nations High School
through the Norquest
College.
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STD/HIV
Marilyn works with the
nurses in each health
centre and does the
HIV/Sexual Health
presentations for PCAP
and the communities.
The nurses are certified
to do sexually
transmitted testing in
addition to Point of Care
Testing (HIV) in the
health centres. The
STD (sexually
transmitted disease)
testing was started just
this month. Point of
Care (POC) HIV tests
(known as “rapid” HIV
tests) are screening tests
for antibodies for HIV
which can be performed
on-site while the client
waits and can provide
results within minutes.
and Raechelle Wilson. We
sat in on a teleconference
with the Aboriginal Cancer
Care Committee in Prince
George for the North.
Planner, NWCEH – Hub
Rep. and our past GHS
Board member , Myrtle
Muldoe. She now sits on
as member at large.
On the Aboriginal Cancer
Care Advisory they have
Bill Blackwater Jr., Gitxsan
Rep., Robynn Muldoe,
Gitxsan Health Society,
Rep., Verna Howard
Community Health
We want our own nurse
that works with community
members that have cancer.
We need funding for this.
A proposal was sent in for
this by Robynn Muldoe,
CHLPN.
Cancer Care
We have a Cancer
Committee which has been
organizing the Annual
Cancer Walk for Awareness . It is going into its
3rd year.
We now have a name, it is
Wii Ho’osxw (Caring). The
committee members are
Mavis Sebastian, Bill
Blackwater Jr. Lorna
Hamil, Robynn Muldoe
Nursing Coodinator Report
We received monies for
a HIV/AIDS Educator
for this fiscal year. We
have Marilyn
Morrison, HIV Aids
Educator that works out
of Gitanmaax every
Friday, coordinating
HIV/AIDS
Activties. The HIV/
Aids walk was coordinated by Kia and myself
this September.
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N o r t h we s t C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t H u b
“The First Nations
Health Council
Transfer will
officially be in effect
on October 1,
2013.
Greetings from Verna
Howard, Community
Health Planner & Francine Starr, Community
Health Planner Assistant
The 1st Nations Health
Transfer will officially be
in effect on October 1st,
2013. Any questions
regarding this transfer,
please feel free to
contact our office at 250
842-5165, ext. 379 or by
email at [email protected] or
francinelawlor@
gitxsan.net
We have created a
survey to gather information from the onreserve and off-reserve
population. It asks
members what their
thoughts and/or
concerns are about the
Health services in their
communities; as well as
what are the best
communication methods
to reach them for
sharing information/
updates. We will
continue to conduct this
survey and compile all
our findings.
We are travelling to
Prince George from
February 25-March 1/13
to attend the Northern
Regional HUB Caucus
in Prince George. For
March 2013 we will be
attending the Gitwangak
Health Fair from March
5-7 , 2013, the Hazelton
Wellness Committee
Health Fair on March 8.,
2013, the Gitwangak
“End the Violence”
workshop on March 2527 and *tentative for
the week of March 18,
2013, we will be hosting
an “Off-reserve Engagement” meeting. Time
and location TBD.
Please contact our office
should you or a family
member living offreserve wish to be
notified of this meeting.
Our office doors are
always open to the
public, should you have
any questions, comments or concerns, feel
free to stop by 
Thanks.
Gitanmaax Narcotics Anonymous
Every Monday
Start at 7:30 p.m.
Gitanmaax Drop In Centre (Old Hydro
Building)
For information, please call Trevor at 778-2021457
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M e n t a l H e a l t h — N A DA A P P r o g r a m
Please drop by any of the sessions. Everyone welcome!
Kispiox AA
Meetings
Glen Vowell AA
Meetings
Gitanmaax AA
Meetings
When: Every Thursday
When : Every Monday
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
When: Every
Wednesday
Doors open at 7 p.m
Doors open at 7:00 p.m
Place: Kispiox Health
Centre
Place: Sik-e-dakh
Health Centre
For information please
call Cheryl at 250
842-6876
For information please
call Arnold at 250
842-6236
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Gitanmaax
Health Centre
For information please
call Bonita at 250
842-6876
For confidential
counseling services,
please call either
Alf Brady at 250
842-5165,
Mental Health Program
Cheryl Williams or
The Mental Health Program staff consists of Alf Brady, Mental Health
Counselor, Cheryl Williams, IRS Mental Health Support Worker, Arnold
Jackson, IRS Mental Health Support Worker and Bonita Danes, IRS Mental
Health Support Worker. We are pleased to offer CONFIDENTIAL
Counseling services to members from Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh and Kispiox.
If you would like to see any of our counselors, please call Alf at 250 842-5165,
Cheryl or Bonita at 250 842-6876 or Arnold at 250 842-6236.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, confused, suicidal or just need
someone to listen please call the CRISIS LINE 1 888 562-1214. It is
available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It is confidential and they do not
have call display.
There is a YOUTH SUPPORT LINE at 1 888 564-8336 (teen) that
operates 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week, after hours calls are directly forwarded to the 24 hour line. There is a YOUTH CHAT WEBSITE for youth
in crisis or who may need information or referrals. The website has the same
hours as the youth line.
Check out the website www.northernyouthonline.ca
CRISIS, call 1800SUICIDE.
For SUICIDAL
Bonita Danes at
250 842-6876 or
Arnold Jackson at
250 842-6236.
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IRS PROGRAM
IRS Program Manager:
Louise Johnson, Main Administration Office, Tel: 250 842-5165, ext. 399 or by cell at 250 842-8251
(texting available).
IRS Mental Health Support Workers:
Cheryl Williams, Glen Vowell Health Centre at 250 842-6876
Bonita Danes, Glen Vowell Health Centre at 250 842-6876 (part-time—Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays)
Arnold Jackson, Kispiox Health Centre at 250 842-6236.
The IRS Program started in June 11, 2012 and will go until March 31, 2013. We offer Recovery
Support for both Residential School Survivors & Intergenerational Affected:
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One on one counseling
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Group Therapy
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Support Groups: Weekly AA Meetings in Gitanmaax, Kispiox and Sik-e-dakh.
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IRS Drop-In (Gitanmaax Drop-in Centre on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
IRS Cultural Activities Night
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evening
Until March 21, 2013 at the Kispiox ABE building.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The crafts will be displayed at the celebration dinner on
March 28, 2013.
For information, call Louise at 250 842-5165.
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SPECIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS!
The IRS Program is pleased to announce that we will have
Lee Mason, National Director of The Young Warriors
Network coming back to our community from March 26
through to 28 to present a special workshop series for
youth and adults.
This program covers numerous topics and issues you will
find very educational, thought provoking and empowering.
Lee Mason is an internationally renowned speaker and has
facilitated very interesting workshops since 1995 in First
Nations Communities right across Canada; his
presentation style, his knowledge, his wit and his sense of
humor are bound to inspire you too. When he shares his
life story you can tell this man is for real and he’s been to
hell and back. Today Lee travels the Good Red Road
and is coming to share his story with you, it is a
remarkable journey from gangs, hopelessness and despair
to where he is at today and the steps he took to becoming
the man he is today.
Lee Mason, National Director ,
The Young Warriors Networks
Date: March 26, 27, & 28, 2013
PLACE: Kispiox Community
Hall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
daily
Celebration Dinner on March
28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Check it out, you’ll be glad you did and you will learn a lot
during the presentations, sharing circles and videos.
Check out our website
www.gitxsanhealth.com
For information on programs, job postings, and events.
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A N T I - B U L LY I N G DAY — P I N K DAY ! F E B R UA RY 2 7 , 2 0 1 3
John Field Elementary School
Al-anon Meetings
Every Monday
Start at 7:30 p.m.
Sik-e-dakh Health Centre
For information, please call Arnold at 250 842-6236
March 2013
Gitanmaax Nursery School
Kispiox Elementary School
Thank you to Robynn
Muldoe for organizing the
t-shirts for the youth . Job
well done! Thank you to
the FAST Program, Mental
Health & NADAAP
program for purchasing the
t-shirts.
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EARTHQUAKES—WHAT TO DO?
72 HOURS—IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED?
Health Canada—www.GetPrepared.ca
Approximately 5,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year, most of them small ones. While earthquakes can
occur in any Canadian region, British Columbia is most at risk from a major earthquake. Other areas prone to earthquakes are the St. Lawrence and Ottawa River valleys, as well as parts of the three northern territories.
Canada have registered a magnitude greater than 7. A few have caused extensive damage. Even a magnitude 6 earthquake could do extensive damage in a built-up area. In fact, a strong quake near one of Canada’s major urban areas would likely be the most destructive natural disaster this country could experience.
Everyone has a responsibility to protect their homes and their families. Since no one can predict with certainty when an earthquake will happen, it is important to get
prepared in advance. This involves three
basic steps:
1. Find out what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
2. Make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do and where to go in case of an emergency.
3. Get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
Planning for an earthquake will also help prepare you for many other types of emergencies
STEP 1: KNOW THE RISKS AND GET PREPARED
To get prepared for an earthquake, you should know the risks specific to your community and your region to help
you better prepare. To find out what the hazards are in your region, visit the “Know the risks” section of the
GetPrepared.ca website.
STEP 2: MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
Every Canadian household needs an emergency plan. It will help you and your family to know what to
do in case of an emergency. Remember, your family may not be together when an earthquake or other
emergency occurs.
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STEP 3: GET AN EMERGENCY KIT
In an emergency you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be
prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as a flashlight, batteryoperated radio, food and water. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in
the dark? Make sure your kit is easy to carry. Keep it in a backpack, duffel bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible
place, such as your front hall closet. Make sure everyone
Basic Emergency Kit:
• Water — at least two litres of water per person per day. Include small bottles that can be carried easily in
case of an evacuation order.
• Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (remember to replace the food
and water once a year).
•
Manual can opener.
•
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries).
•
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries).
•
First aid kit.
•
Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities.

Extra keys to your car and house.

Cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills and change for payphones.

A copy of your emergency plan and contact information.
You can purchase a pre-packaged emergency kit from the Canadian Red Cross at www.redcross.ca. Visit
www.GetPrepared.ca or call 1 800 O-Canada for a list of additional emergency kit items, including a car
emergency kit.
This newsletter is sent out on a quarterly basis and notices about GHS upcoming
events are sent out monthly. If you would like to have the Gitxsan Health
newsletter or monthly notices sent to you by email, please send the request to
support @ gitxsan.net. Thank you.
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I n t h e ev e n t o f a m a j o r d i s a s t e r, s u c h a s f l o o d i n g ,
e a r t h q u a k e , e t c . , t h e f o l l ow i n g B a n d E m e r g e n c y
M a n a g e m e n t Te a m s h a v e b e e n s e t u p t o r e s p o n d .
K i s p i ox E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t Te a m
Emergency Program Coordinator: Barney Stewart
Chief and/or Council Representative; Robert Barnes
Fire Chief or designate; Reno Johnson
Band Administrator: Brian Williams
Finance Manager: Julia Corbett
EOC - Staff
Designated Emergency Operational Centre: Kispiox Health Centre
G i t a n m a a x E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t Te a m
Emergency Program Coordinator: Dianne Shanoss/Rejean Jack
Chief and/or Council Representative; Julie Morrison
Fire Chief or designate; Rejean Jack
Band Administrator: Dianne Shanoss
Finance Manager: Pauline Rubinato
Designated Emergency Operational Centre: Gitanmaax Community Hall
S i k - e - d a k h E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t Te a m
Emergency Program Coordinator: Tony Sampare/Mel Azak
Chief and/or Council Representative; Tony Sampare
Fire Chief or designate: Mel Azak
Band Administrator: TBA
Finance Manager: Sally Sampson
Designated Emergency Operational Centre: Sik-e-dakh Band Office
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March 2013 Upcoming Events
March 2 & 3, 2013: 3 Generations of Youth Workshop
Place: Anglican Church Hall, Hazelton, B.C.
Time: 10 a.m.. – 3 p.m. each day.
For youth 13 to 18 years of age from Kispiox, Glen Vowell and Gitanmaax. Transportation and lunch will
be provided each day, please contact your community youth worker to sign up. For information, please
call Lisa at 250 842-2320.
March 4, 2013: Gitanmaax Elder’s Luncheon
Place: Gitanmaax Hall
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Gitanmaax BFI program. For information, please call the Gitanmaax Health Centre at
250 842-6320.
March 5, 2013: Internet Safety Workshop
Place: Gitanyow Health Services Building.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
For youth ages 9 to 18years of age. For information, please call Lisa at 250 842-2320.
March 5, 2013: PCAP/MCH Client Lunch.
Place: PCAP/MCH office
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Presentation on “ When to bring your baby to emergency” by Katye Bachmann, CHN. For information, please call Shelley at 250 842-2319.
March 5, 6 & 7, 2013: Wellness Fair “Mind, Body & Spirit”
Place: Gitwangak Community Hall.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Special guest speakers: Clarence Louie, Chief of the Osoyoos Band (March 5) and Dr. Jay Wortman, Metis
Physician from Northern Alberta (March 6). Information and service booths.
March 7, 2013: PCAP/MCH Client Lunch.
Place: Kispiox Health Centre.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Presentation on “ When to bring your baby to emergency” by Katye Bachmann, CHN. For info,
please call Shelley at 250 842-2319
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March 9 & 10, 2013 : 3 Generations of Youth Workshop
Place: Centennial Hall , Moricetown, B.C.
Time: 10 a.m.—3 p.m. each day
For youth 13 to 18 years of age from Hagwilget and Moricetown. Transportation and lunch will be
provided each day please contact your community youth worker to sign up.
March 12, 2013: PCAP/MCH Client Swimming Trip: Transportation is provided. The bus will leave
Kispiox Health Centre at 8:45 a.m.; Glen Vowell Health Centre at 9:00 a.m.; PCAP/MCH office at 9:30 a.m.;
and New Hazelton Chevron Town Pantry at 9:45 a.m. To attend the swimming trip you must have regular
scheduled appointments with your mentor and have gone over your goals. Please call the PCAP/MCH office at
250 842-2319 for information and to sign up.
March 12, 2013: Internet Safety Workshop
Place: Gitanmaax Drop-in Centre, Gitanmaax, B.C.
Time: 4:00pm
For youth ages 9 to 18 years of age. For info, please call Lisa at 250 842-2320.
March 14, 2013: Gitanmaax Elder’s Wellness Day
Place: Anglican Church Hall, Hazelton, B.C.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For information, please call the Gitanmaax Health Centre at 250 842-6320.
March 14, 2013: Mini AA Roundup
Place: Kispiox Health Centre
Time: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
For information, please call Cheryl at 250 842-6876.
March 18, 2013: Gitanmaax Elder’s Luncheon
Place: Gitanmaax Hall, Gitanmaax, B.C.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Gitanmaax BFI program. For info, call the Gitanmaax Health Centre at 250 842-6320.
March 19 – 22, 2013: Gathering Our Voices Youth Conference in Penticton, BC.
March 26, 27 & 28, 2013 Workshop Series for Youth & Adults by Lee Mason
Place: Kispiox Health Centre
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
For information, please call Louise at 250 842-5165
This newsletter is proudly produced by the
Gitxsan Health Society,
P.O. Box 223,
Hazelton, B.C., VOJ 1Y0
Tel: 250 842-5165 Fax: 250 842– 5587
www.gitxsanhealth.com