Rethink your drink!
10 August 2021
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 …
Indigenous youth are developing Type 2 diabetes at alarming rates
9 August 2021
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.
Summer is a wonderful time to slow down and spend quality time with family and loved ones
7 August 2021
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
Ninth moon of Creation is Corn Moon, when we learn about the cycle of life
6 August 2021
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.
Ninth moon of Creation is Corn Moon, when we learn about the cycle of life
6 August 2021
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.
Balance of body, emotion, mind and spirit
5 August 2021
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 …
August is family and Youth month at the IDHC
3 August 2021
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 …
August moon is known as the Corn Moon in Anishnaabe culture
3 August 2021
Learn more as we explore interesting corn related facts!
MDAAMIIN GlIZIS Time of the Corn Moon
2 August 2021
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 …
Turn to the Wellness Wheel
30 July 2021
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 …
Bring Mindful Intention
29 July 2021
To gradually building healthy habits for balance and wellness. Try one of these restorative ideas: • Setting aside 10 minutes for gentle stretching or other enjoyable activity of choice • Taking a walk and embracing the beauty and energy of …
Self-Care and Sun
27 July 2021
The sun works to feed plants through photosynthesis and provides us with an extra boost of Vitamin D. Practice self-care this July by protecting yourself from UVA and UVB rays by using sunscreen before going outside. Choose SPF 30 or …