ononya’ (husk) Strive for healthy choices. Keep your hands busy by taking the time to learn a new art form such as twining corn husk. “Corn husk is something that is natural and comes from the earth. It becomes medicinal …
Self-care is essential to overall well-being but first, we must practice Humility to honor our spirit and inner voice. We must listen to our body and inquire within ourselves and with our helpers to find out what is happening so …
Your local corner store may have a popular place on hot summer days – a Slushie section! Guess how much sugar is in these drinks? An extra large serving size can contain as much as 38 teaspoons of sugar! Drinking …
Do what you can now to prevent diabetes. Enjoy foods from Mother Earth, be active and keep your body moving, don’t hang on to anger or sadness, connect with your culture.
Physically Enjoy the nature around you with all the children. Swim. Canoe. Bike. Hike. Outdoor activities help you-and younger family- create an active lifestyle. These connections satisfy in so many ways
Anishinabemowin word(s) of the week Mdaamiin(Corn) Mdaaswi shaa nswi (13) Bimose (Walk) Take a moment to reflect on how our health and the health of the land nourishes “life” for future generations.
These Spirits will be the future generations for whom we must prepare. Each cob of corn has thirteen rows of multicoloured seeds which represent all the spirits waiting to begin their Earth Walk.
Imbalance may lead to choices that do not support our well-being. Lack of self-care can manifest in our health with various signs and symptoms, including: • areas of body that are tense, painful, and/or injury-prone • stress headaches • strong …
Select five of your favourite summer snacks. Using the nutrition labels, arrange them in a line starting from least amount of sugar to the most amount of sugar. •Have you ever noticed the foods nutrition label before? •Are you surprised …
Learn more as we explore interesting corn related facts!
Together as a family, take the time to learn about diabetes. Knowing how diabetes affects us, what can happen to us, and what we can do to prevent it is valuable. Living a healthy lifestyle is a great step to …
The Wellness Wheel guides the journey to harmony and balance in the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional areas of our lives. For Good Spiritual Health • Take the time to learn about your culture, language, and identity • Spend time …