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K’átł’odeeche First Nation

Wellness Plan 2018 -2023

Lastupdated30April,2018

Wellness Plan: 2018 -2013 i K’átł’odeeche First Nation

Acknowledgements

Manypeopleparticipatedindevelopingthisplan.

The Wellness Committee has met several times through 2016 and 2017 to discuss wellnessprogrammingandtoidentifywhatisworkingwellorwhichareasrequireimprovement.

KFNEldershavealsobeenmeetingregularlythroughK’átł’odeecheOhndain2017totalkaboutplans, the changes that Elders want to see and how Elders themselves can be a part ofsupportingthatvision.

KFN’sCommunityPlanCoordinatorsandCommunityPlanRepresentativeshavebeenleadingcommunityplanningprocessesnowforoverayear.TheyareworkinghardtoensurethatKFN’sComprehensiveCommunityPlanreflectsasmanycommunityvoicesaspossibleandtocreatethecommunityspacesandprocessesthathelpindividualstodiscoverandsharetheirownvoices.KFN’sCommunityPlannersare:DeniseSabourinandJeffreyFabian.KFN’sCommunityPlanningRepresentativesare:RosemaryBuggins,TrinityCayen,BrooklynCayen,SheenaYakinneah,JeannaGraham,andJoeTambour.

ChiefandCouncilhasprovidedon-goingguidance,trustandpatience.

Many,manycommunitymembershavededicatedtremendoustime,energyandemotiontothisandmanyotherplanningprocessesand to themanyactivitiesandprograms thatarealreadyoffered.

PlanItNorthisaconsultingcompanyretainedtohelpfacilitatethedevelopmentofthiswellnessplan and the Comprehensive Community Plan process. ChristineWenman strived to compileKFN’s many voices, honouring community members’ intentions while converting the spokenwordtoawrittenplan.

Toallwhohaveparticipatedindevelopingthisplanandwhoarededicatedtoitsvision,

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements...........................................................................................................................i

TableofContents.............................................................................................................................ii

Acronyms........................................................................................................................................iii

IntroductionandBackground.........................................................................................................1

AboutKFN..................................................................................................................................1

Buildingonthepast....................................................................................................................1

Aboutthiswellnessplan............................................................................................................2

Voicesinthisplan.......................................................................................................................2

Vision..............................................................................................................................................4

Values.............................................................................................................................................4

SummaryofGoalsandObjectives..................................................................................................5

Goal1:OurMembersareRecognizingandRecoveringfromTrauma...........................................7

Background.................................................................................................................................7

ObjectivesandActions...............................................................................................................9

Goal2:K’átł’odeecheFirstNationMembersareStronginSelf...................................................13

Background...............................................................................................................................13

ObjectivesandActions.............................................................................................................15

Goal3:KFNYouthareEngaged,ActiveandConfident.................................................................19

Background...............................................................................................................................19


Goal4:KFNMembersareHealthyandChildrenhaveHealthyStartsinLife...............................23

Background...............................................................................................................................23


Goal5:KFNGovernanceSurroundingWellnessareEfficientandTransparent...........................28

Background...............................................................................................................................28


Appendices...................................................................................................................................A1

Wellness Plan: 2018 -2013 iii K’átł’odeeche First Nation

Acronyms

CCP ComprehensiveCommunityPlan

CHR CommunityHealthRepresentative

ECE Education,CultureandEmployment(GNWT)

GNWT GovernmentofNorthwestTerritories

HSS HealthandSocialServices(GNWT)

HQ Headquarters(YellowknifeofficesofGNWT)

KFN K’átł’odeecheFirstNation

MACA MunicipalandCommunityAffairs(GNWT)

Wellness Plan: 2018 -2023 1 K’átł’odeeche First Nation

Introduction and Background

About KFN

Our K’átł’odeeche First Nation is a local Indigenous Government responsible to protect theinterestsof itsMembers, serve thecommunityofK’átł’odeecheandstewardKFN’s traditionallands.

AbouthalfofK’átł’odeecheFirstNation’sapproximate600MembersliveinK’átł’odeeche.Manyalso live in the adjacent Town of Hay River. Some Members live in Yellowknife, other NWTcommunitiesoroutsideoftheTerritory.ThisplanisfocusedonsupportingthewellnessofourmembershiplivinginK’átł’odeecheorinHayRiver.

Building on the past

From2013–2018,KFNimplementedourpreviouswellnessplan.TheWellnessFundsreceivedannuallyfromGNWT–HealthandSocialServicessupportedbothstaffandprogramexpenses.KFNsupportedhalfofthewageofaSchoolCounselorwhileChiefSunriseSchoolfundraisedtheother portion. This Counselor has been instrumental in providing after-school programming,counselor and library services to school students. Perhapsmost notably, she has been a leadcoordinator for the Sandy Creek program, which brings students to the outdoors everyThursday, where they learn traditional harvesting and other skills from knowledgeablecommunitymembers.

WellnessfundshavealsosupportedaRecreationDirector(since2016)andRecreationAssistant(in2017-2018).Withthisaddedcapacityinthelasttwoyears,recreationprogramming,bothforyouthandcommunitymembersmorebroadly,hasgrown.UnderthedirectionoftheRecreationDirector, KFN coordinates evening and weekend programming as well as youth summer andspringbreakcampsandyouthsummeremployment.

TheWellnessFundsandtheRecreationProgramareonecomponentofwellnessprogramminginK’átł’odeeche.KFNfurtheremploysaJusticeandYouthCentreCoordinator,aVictimsServicesOfficer,twopart-timeeldersworkersandtwocommunityhealthrepresentatives.K’átł’odeecheishometoaDaycare,AuroraCollegeAdultEducationCentre,ChiefSunriseSchool,anextendedcarefacility,ahealthcentreandnow,arecentlyre-openedWellnessCentreservingtheregionand territory. In addition, many facilities, programs, services and practitioners are located inproximity in the TownofHayRiver. The full extent ofwhat KFN can achievemust take all ofthese resources into account; making the scope of this plan broad. In this plan, we seek toillustratethefullpictureofneedsandtheresourcesavailablethroughthemanypartners.Itwill


beimportantthatallofthesepartnersworktogethertounderstand,reviewandrevisetheplan,ensureitsaccuracyandcollaborateinitsimplementation.

Although there are many calls to action in this plan, there are also calls to keep doing theinitiatives that have been successful. There is a lot to celebrate and recognize in the manyefforts of KFN leadership and staff and themany programs that are already in place to helpMembersachievewellness.Thisplanhighlightsthoseprogramsthatshouldcontinueandshouldbestrengthenedandalsopresentsnewideasorrecommendationstofillgaps.

About this wellness plan

Though wide in scope, thisWellness Plan has its limitations. This plan is focused on specificwellnessprogrammingand steersaway frommajor capitalprojects thatweknowhavedirectand major effects on community wellness. For instance, housing is a critical issue inK’átł’odeeche. We know that there is hidden homelessness in our community and that theextentofitislikelyunderestimated.Therearealsootherimportantinfrastructureneeds,likeanew combined youth centre and community recreation facility. Similarly, meaningfulemploymentisanimportantpartofwellnessanddevelopingskillsandconfidenceisimportanttoeveryone’ssenseofselfandsubsequentwellness.AlthoughtheseissuesareonKFN’sradar,theyareoutofscopeofthisplanandwillbepursuedthroughotherinitiatives.

ThisplanarticulatesavisionandvaluesthatallpartnersshouldconsiderwhenworkingwithKFNonwellnessissues.Wealsohaveaseriesofgoalsandobjectivesthatwillguideourworkoverthenextfiveyears.Annualreviewsofthisplanandworkplanningwillbe important.Thisplanhighlightsspecificactions thatcanbe takenduring the firstone to twoyears,butsubsequentworkplanscanadddetailaswelearnfromandreflectonouron-goingefforts.

Voices in this plan

ManyvoicesofKFNMembersandcommunityhave influenced thisplan.Foroverayear,KFNhasundertakena comprehensive communityplanning (CCP) initiativewith twoKFNMembersacting as Community Planners with the help of a planning consultant. More recently, fouradditional Community Planning Representatives have been hired on a part-time basis (twoeldersandtwoyouth)toaddmorevoicesandenergytotheplanningprocess.AspartoftheCCPinitiative, the planning team facilitated elders to form their own Society so that elders couldhave a vehicle to proactively help each other and their community. Elders havemet severaltimesoverthepastyearandtheirdiscussionshavebeendocumented,informingthisplan.

AKFNWellnessCommitteewasalsorecentlyformedtofacilitateinteragencycollaborationandcommunication. KFN and other institutions representatives have met to discuss wellnessinitiativesandgaps,furtherinformingthecontentinthisplan.


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InMarch,2017,atwoandhalfdaywellnessworkshopwasheldinK’átł’odeecheinvolvingKFNelders,staffandpartnerrepresentatives.ThemeetingswereopentothepublicandMemberswereencouragedto join fortheeveningmealsothattheycouldreviewandcommentontheworkcompletedduringtheday1.

Theroadtomakingthisplan isnotover,however.This firstdraftwillneedtobereviewedbyKFNstaff,MembersoftheWellnessCommitteetheplanningcommitteeandtheEldersGrouptoensurethatitappropriatelyreflectsandhonourstheKFNvoicesthatwereheard.Wewouldalsoliketoseekfeedbackfrompartnerorganizationstoensurethatwehaveaclearunderstandingoftherolesthattheymightplayandtheresourcesthattheyhaveavailabletohelp.

TheplanwillultimatelybepresentedtoChiefandCouncilandpassedbytheir resolutionasaguidingdocumenttoinformKFN’sworkinwellnessoverthenextfiveyears.

1Pleaseseeappendix2forafulllistofWellnessWorkshopParticipants


Vision

AsK’átł’odeecheFirstNationMembers,wearestronginself,abletoloveourselvesandinturn,loveourfamiliesandourcommunity.

Values

DeneNàhodheInTunewithNature;connectednessinaspiritualsense

Ełets’áts’edıHelpEachOther.WeareacommunityandwillworktogetheraswealwayshaveasDenepeople.Collaborationwithotherswillhelpallofusachievemore.

TsedeChaRespect.Respectmeansprovidingopportunitiesforotherstosharetheirknowledgeandvaluingtheircontributions.KFNwillalwaystrytoinvolvemembershipindecision-makingandprogramdelivery, particularly ensuring wisdom is sought from Elders. Respect also means honouringDenecustoms,ceremonyandtradition,respectingthelandandanimals.

EmpowermentAllofuswhoarepartofK’átł’odeechecommunity,havearoletoplayinrealizingthevisioninthis plan. KFN and other partners’ job is to provide supports to help individuals realize theirpotential.

Ełeqhǫnıt̨s’etǫLove EachOther.Wellness is about giving and taking love.Weneed to love and support oneanotherwhereweareandnotmakeourlovecontingentonparticularexpectations.

PrideWeareproudasKFNMembersandDenepeople.Ourfamilieshavethrivedonourtraditionallandsandwillcontinuetodoso.

TransparencyandAccountabilityWearea communityandmustwork together.Wewill ensure thatPlansareeasy to seeandunderstandandthateveryonehasachancetoparticipateindevelopingthem,reviewingthemandrevisingthem.


Summary of Goals and Objectives

Goal1:OurMembersarerecognizingandrecoveringfromtrauma

q OurMembershaveregularaccesstoon-reservecounselling.

q KFNoffendersincreasinglyaccessculturallyappropriateandcommunitydrivensanctionsasalternativestoimprisonmentandasmoreeffectivewaysofaddressingunderlyingcausesofoffending.

q MoreKFNMembersleadsoberanddrug-freelives.

q KFNMembers,bandstaffandpartnerinstitutionstaffareincreasinglyeducatedaboutthecausesandeffectsoftrauma,abletodotheirjobsinsensitivewaysandtopracticeself-care.

q KFNanditspartnershaveplansinplacetorespondcollaborativelytotraumaticevents.

Goal2:K’átł’odeecheFirstNationmembersarestronginself

q KFNMembersfeelconfidenttomakeadifferenceintheircommunities.

q KFNMembershavestrong,positiveidentitiesandfeelasenseofbelongingandconnectionwithintheKFNcommunity.

q Strengthenpositiverelationships,respect,andmutualunderstandingbetweenHayRivercommunitymemberslivingonandoffreserveandbetweenIndigenousandnon-Indigenouscommunitymembers.

q KFNMembershavestrongintergenerationalties,withincreasinglevelsofcomfortspeakingDeneYati.

Goal3:KFNyouthareengaged,activeandconfident

q KFNhasanengagedandself-directedYouthCounciltosupportandbuildyouthleadershipskills.

q Parentswithschool-agedchildrenareengagedintheirchildren’seducation.

q KFNyouthareactiveandhavediversesourcesofeducationandmentorship.


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Goal4:KFNMembersarehealthyandchildrenhavehealthystartsinlife

q KFNexpectingandnewparentsarestronglysupportedbeforeandduringpregnancyandduringthefirstyearsofmotherhood.

q OurMembersareactiveandfit.q OurMemberseatnutritiouslyandincreasedamountsoftraditionalfoodareeatenand

shared.q Increaseyouth,elderandgeneralmembershipparticipationinprogramsandservices

offeredintown.q Sicknessisreducedthroughpreventionactivities.

Goal5:KFNgovernancesurroundingwellnessisefficientandtransparent

q ThoseworkinginWellnessworktogethertoensuretransparency,collaborationandefficiency.

q WellnessCommitteetreatstheWellnessPlanasalivingdocument,reviewedannually.

q WellnessCommitteecommunicatestheWellnessPlanandrelatedinitiativeseffectively.

q Wellnessstaffaresupportedincontinuedprofessionaldevelopment.


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Our Members are Recognizing and Recovering from Trauma

Background

Trauma and inter-generational trauma are becoming better understood by Canadiancommunitiesandgovernments. Increasingly, theeffectsofCanada’scolonialhistoryarebeingrecognized. Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are frequently correlated withaddictions,maybedirector indirectcausesofbehavioral issues,andmayperpetuateviolenceandothercrimes.OurMembersunderstand thataddictionsmustbe treatedasan illnessandthattheunderlyingcausesmustbetreatedtoo.Diverseandtargetedeffortsneedtobemadeto address cycles of trauma, violence and substance abuse. We want to ensure that ourMembers who are seeking help for addictions are supported throughout their journey,especiallyuponreturningfromatreatmentprogramandduringtheearlyyearsofsobriety.

Our Members believe that diverse approaches are needed to help Members identify andovercometraumaintheirlives.Theknowledge,loveandsupportofoneanotheriscrucialandshould be encouraged. Professional services are also essential. To date, counselling serviceshavenotbeenavailableon-reserveandmanyMembersareunsureofhowtoaccesscounselingservices. There are apparently overlapping responsibilities between the Dehcho HealthAuthority,FortSimpsonHealthAuthorityandJustice/VictimServicesprogramming.Thereisanopportunity and an urgent need for representatives from each of these jurisdictions toworkcollaboratively with KFN staff to better assess needs, develop and implement an effectiveprogram and efficiently share resources. School Counselling must be maintained andstrengthened.

We know that Indigenous peoples are over-represented in Canada’s criminal system, yetanother symptomofwidespread traumas thatwereandarebeingexperiencedby Indigenous


people. Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action include a call togovernment to “provide sufficient and stable funding to implement and evaluate communitysanctions that will provide realistic alternatives to imprisonment for Aboriginal offenders andrespond to underlying causes of offending.” KFN has a Justice Committee towhich offendersmay be referred for interventions, but it needs to be strengthened and better advertised.Government officials must commit to utilizing Justice Committees more frequently and KFNmust work collaboratively with the Town of Hay River’s Justice Committee as many KFNMembersarealsoreferredtoit.

Traumas aren’t just historical but are happening today. In recent times, KFNMembers haveexperiencedfire(withlossoflife),lossoflifefromnaturalcauses,homicide,andsuicideamongfamilyandfellowBandMembers.WeknowthatmanyofourMembersareaffectedbyassaultsincludingdomesticviolenceandsexualassault. It is importantthatKFNMembersknowwhereto turn in times of need – victim service programs can be better communicated and theWellnessCommittee,ChiefandCouncilcanallworktogether toensurethat there isaplan inplace for the whole community to support one another when a particularly traumatic eventaffectsthecommunityorafamily.

Weknowthatself-awarenessofcausal factorsof trauma,oremotional literacy canhelp inanindividual’s healing process. Individualsworkingwith highly traumatized individuals or groupswill be more effective if they too develop an understanding of trauma’s causes, effects andtreatments.Thissortofeducationandtrainingisimportantandwewillprioritizeit.

“Infiveyears,wewillallunderstandthataddictionisanillness,notacrime.”

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Objectives and Actions

1.1 OurMembershaveregularaccesstoon-reservecounselling

ACTION LEAD/PARTNERS RESOURCES TIMEFRAME

WellnessCommittee(withVictimServicesaslead)willconveneaplanningworkshopsothatKFNandpartnerinstitutionsbetterunderstandcounsellingservicesandresourcesthatareavailable

DehchoHealthAuthority,HayRiverHealthAuthority,HSSRepresentativesfromHQ,JusticeRepresentativesfromHQ,

Wellness,VictimServiceFundsandCommunityPlanFunds

Year1

WellnessCommittee(withVictimServicesaslead)willdevelopacommunicationsplantoensureKFNMembersunderstandandcanbetteraccessavailableservices

Committeeemergingfromtheworkshopabove

VictimServiceFundsandCommunityPlanFunds

Year1

WellnessCommitteewillworkwithpartnerstoensurethatcounsellingisconsistentlyavailableon-reserve

Committeeemergingfromtheworkshopabove

Planemergingfromtheworkshopabove,WellnessCommitteefundingresourcestobeidentifiedfromHealthAuthorities,HealthCanada,NIBandJustice/VictimServices

Year1&on-going

KFNandpartnerinstitutionswillintegratecounsellingopportunitieswithinemploymentprograms

BandManager,ChiefandCouncil,otherinstitutionsareencouragedtoadoptapproach

Fundingidentifiedfromworkshopandplanningworkabove

Year1&on-going

KFNwillmaintainfundingfromwellnessfundsforSchoolCounselorPosition

BandManager,financeofficer,ChiefandCouncil,ChiefSunriseSchoolPrincipal,

WellnessFunds–seeresourcessectionandproposedbudget

Throughoutplanimplementation


1.2 KFNoffendersincreasinglyaccessculturallyappropriateandcommunitydrivensanctionsasalternativestoimprisonmentandasmoreeffectivewaysofaddressingunderlyingcausesofoffending.


JusticeCommitteewillformalizeatermsofreference,includinganapplicationprocess,numberofseats,commitmentsofmembershipandgeneralresponsibilitiesandfillseatsontheJusticeCommittee

RecreationDirector&JusticeCoordinatorwithJusticeCommittee;CommunityPlanCommittee,JusticeRepresentativesfromHQ

JusticeFunds Year1

JusticeCommitteewillworkwithpartnersatJusticetodevelopaJusticeCommitteetrainingplanandbudget;implementthisandreviewannually


JusticeFunds Year1

KFNwillengagetheHayRiverJusticeCommitteeinplanningandcommunicationprocessestoensurethatitsapproachisculturallyrelevantandeffectiveforKFNMembersandthatKFNMembersarerepresentedontheCommittee


JusticeFunds Year2

JusticeCommitteewilldevelopandimplementacommunicationsplantoincreaseKFNawarenessabouttheCommitteeandtoensurethatthoseauthorizedtomakereferralsaredoingsowheneverpossible.


JusticeFunds Year2


1.3 MoreKFNMembersleadsoberanddrug-freelives


LeveragingthenewWellnessCentreon-reserve,KFNhostsconsistentprogrammingtosupportindividualsandtheirfamilieswhoaredealingwithaddictions

RecreationCoordinator,WellnessCentreDirector;EldersCommittee,WellnessCommittee,Healthpartners

Wellnessfunds,VictimServicesandJusticeFunds

Planninginyear1,programimplementationandreviewon-going

IncollaborationwiththeWellnessCentre,KFNhasacomprehensiveplaninplacetosupportMembersreturningfromaddictiontreatmentcentreselsewhere

RecreationCoordinator,WellnessCentreDirector;EldersCommittee,WellnessCommittee,Healthpartners



Youthintheschoolsreceiveaddictionsawarenesseducationregularly,learningalsofromthepositiveandsuccessfulexperiencesoftheireldersandotherKFNMembers

SchoolCouncillor,ChiefSunriseSchool;EldersCommittee,WellnessCommittee,Healthpartners;



SoberKFNMemberswhohavefacedaddictionsarecelebratedannuallyfortheirsuccess,duringAddictionsAwarenessWeek

CommunityHealthRepresentatives;WellnessCommittee,EldersCommittee

Wellnessfunds AnnuallyduringNationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek(NovemberwithplanningtostartinSeptember

Addictionsawarenessispromotedthroughnewsletterandcommunicationsprogramming,guidedbyacommunicationsandeducationplan.

CommunityHealthRepresentativesandWellnessCCPteamin2018-2019withatransitioningmechanismtocontinuecommunicationsresponsibility;WellnessCommittee,HealthAuthorities,HSS–HQ

GeneralinternalKFNandpartnerfunds

On-going


1.4 KFNMembers,bandstaffandpartnerinstitutionstaffareincreasinglyeducatedaboutthecausesandeffectsoftrauma,abletodotheirjobsinsensitivewaysandtopracticeself-care.


KFNhostsinternaltwiceannualon-goingtrainingprogramtoraiseawarenessabouttraumaandhowtodotrauma-informedpractice,mandatoryforstaff

BandManager;WellnessCentreDirector,RecreationDirector,WellnessCommittee,HealthAuthorities,HSS–HQ

Wellnessfunds,VictimServicesFunds,JusticeFunds,otherKFNfunds,ECEtrainingfunds

Annuallyandon-going

KFNWellnessstaffhaveup-to-dateprofessionaldevelopmentplansthatincludeidentifyinganexternalopportunityannuallytoparticipateinon-goingtrainingrelatedtotrauma,traumainformedpractice,self-care,addictionsandhealing

BandManager;WellnessCentreDirector,RecreationDirector,WellnessCommittee,HealthAuthorities,HSS–HQ

Wellnessfunds,VictimServicesFunds,JusticeFunds,otherKFNfunds,ECEtrainingfunds

Annuallyandon-going

1.5 KFNanditspartnershaveplansinplacetorespondcollaborativelytotraumaticevents


HostaplanningworkshoptodevelopanInteragencytraumaticeventresponseplan,reviewedandrevisedeachtimeitisused.

WellnessCommittee&RecreationDirector;HealthAuthorities,HSS–HQ

Wellnessfunds,VictimServicesFunds,JusticeFunds,otherKFNfunds

Year2withimplementationinyear3-5


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GOAL 2

K’átł’odeeche First Nation Members are Strong in Self

Background

OurMemberscollectivelyholdtremendousskillsandknowledge.ManyMembersare(atleast)bilingual, speaking both Dene Yati and English. Our Members hold professional positions inK’átł’odeeche,andelsewhereincludinginYellowknife,HayRiverandelsewhereinCanada.OurMembers are musicians, story-tellers, harvesters, photographers, artists, fire-fighters andCounselors.Thelistisendless.

Colonialforcesovertimehavecreatedshamethathasnojustification.Today,weworktohealandrestoreourproud identifiesasDenepeoplewhofor thousandsofyearshavethrivedandwillcontinuetothriveonourtraditionallands.Thishealingrequiresrecognizingthemanyrolemodels that we have in our community – too often we hear only the negative. It requiresacknowledging and reinforcing the value of our Elders’ knowledge and lifting them up asteachersandmentors. Itrequiresworkingwithotherstoconfrontandrejectprejudice,racismandintolerance.

Language,on-the-landskills,traditionalartformsandstory-tellingarealldoorstohelpingyoungpeople to understand and take pride in their history. Our Elders hold the keys. Dehcho FirstNationhasrecentlyreceivedsubstantialresourcesforlanguagerevitalizationprogramsandhasestablished a mentorship program, linking individualMembers with another who speaks thelanguage.KFNcanbothparticipateandbuildonthisprogram.AnumberofourMembershavesuggestedworkingonprojects thatbringMembers together to tell stories of thepast andofElders. Ideas includeaportrait project –photographingElders anddocumenting their stories.Ouryoungpeoplehaveexpressedagreatdealof interestintheaudio-visualartsandwiththenewradiostation,wehaveanotherwonderfulopportunitytotellandshareourstories.


Connection is also important to identity.We need to feel connected to our community. KFNcelebrationsandfeasts(theGeneralAssembly,HandGames,holiday-specificgatherings)allhelptofosterastrongsenseoftogethernessandshouldcontinuetobesupportedintothefuture.

CommunicationfostersconnectionandisagreatwaytocelebrateandrecognizeourMembers’successes. In 2017, KFN began to compile a simple monthly newsletter as part of theComprehensiveCommunityPlanning initiative. In2018,asthisplan isbeingcompleted,KFNisalsocompleting thetechnicalupgradesrequiredtohaveanactivecommunity radiostation. Itwill be important for KFN to identify the resources and roles to lead these communicationactivitiesandensurethattheynotonlycontinueovertime,butarestrengthened.

Colonialforces,prejudicesandoutrightracismisnotathingofthepast,however.OurMembersexperienceracismregularlyandspeakof feeling judgedandbelittledwhenseekingservices intheTownofHayRiver.Itisimportantthatourcommunityandourleadershipfacesuptotheserealities, calling racism for what it is, identifying how it plays out in systemic ways andadvocatingfortoleranceandunderstanding.

WewillknowthatourMembersarebuildingstrengthandprideinthemselvesastheytakeonleadership roles in the community, proactively helping others rather than pointing out whatothersshoulddo.Suchinitiativeandleadershipdoesnotgrowoutofnothing.Individualsneedtofeelthattheyarecapableofmakingadifference,havesomethingtoofferandknowwheretostart.

In2017,KFNEldersregisteredanon-profitSociety,withsupportfromtheCommunityPlannersworkingontheComprehensiveCommunityPlan.ThisSocietyiscalledK’átł’odeecheOhndaandhasthemandatetofacilitateElderstosupportoneanotherandtheircommunity2.In2018,theCCPteamalsostartedtofacilitatelunchgatheringsofwomenandmen.Thoughtheinitiativeisnew,werecognizethatadultsbetweentheagesof30and55representasubstantialportionofourMembership(32%ofMemberslivingonreserve3)andyetareoftennotdirectlytargetedforprograms and engagement because they do not fit into youth and elder categories. Bysupporting groups such as K’átł’odeeche Ohnda, the Youth Council (see youth section) andWomen’s andMen’sGroups,wehope tobeable toencouragemoreMembers to realize theleadershippotentialthateachofthemhas.

2TheConstitutionofK’átł’odeecheOhndaisincludedinappendix6.

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2.1 KFNMembersfeelconfidenttomakeadifferenceintheircommunities


FacilitateaMen’sgroupthatmeetseverytwoweeks,hasasmallpreliminaryoperatingbudgetanddevelopsitsownprioritiesandinitiatives.

CCPteamwillleadinyear1,identifyingacoordinatorfortransition

Wellnessfunds(CCPcandefrayinyear1)

On-going

FacilitateaWomen’sgroupthatmeetseverytwoweeks,hasasmallpreliminaryoperatingbudgetanddevelopsitsownprioritiesandinitiatives.

CCPteamwillleadinyear1,identifyingacoordinatorfortransition

Wellnessfunds(CCPcandefrayinyear1)

On-going

K’átł’odeecheOhnd’aK’e(Eldersgroup)operatesincreasinglyindependentlyandproactively,withasmallcoreoperatingbudgetandwithaplanthatidentifieselders’prioritizedinitiatives.

CCPteamwillcontinuetofacilitateduringyear1,butK’átł’odeecheOhnd’aK’ewillretainapart-timefacilitator

PartwellnessfundsandpartfundsraisedbyK’átł’odeecheOhnd’aK’e

On-going

IndividualsorgroupswithinKFNhaveaportionofthewellnessfundstowhichtheycanapplyforindependentlydriveninitiatives.(seeattacheddrafttemplateinappendix3)

WellnessCommitteetoclarifyandadvertiseprocess

WellnessFunds On-going


2.2 KFN Members have strong, positive identities and feel a sense of belonging andconnectionwithintheKFNcommunity.


ContinuetodeveloptheKFNradiostation,creating,amongotherprogramming,ayouthradioclub.

Part-timepositiontobeidentified.CCPwillhelptofacilitateprogramdevelopmentinyear1.

Broadcastingfundsof10kavailableannually.Top-upfundsfromwellnessortobeidentified

On-going

CelebrateKFNMemberswhohavepersonalsuccessesandwhoserveasrolemodels,throughtheradio,newsletters,visitstoschools,communityfeastsandotheravenues.

AllWellnessCommitteemembers,KFNstaffandPartnerinstitutions.

Transitionresourcesfornewsletterneedtobeidentified.Wellnessfundsforcelebrations.

On-going

Continuetohostfrequentcommunitycelebrations,inparticularbringingthecommunitytogetherduringkeyfestivitiessuchasNewYears,Easter,Thanksgiving,etc.)

RecreationDepartmentwithcollaborationofWellnessCommittee.



2.3 Strengthen positive relationships, respect, and mutual understanding between HayRivercommunitymemberslivingonandoffreserveandbetweenIndigenousandnon-Indigenouscommunitymembers.


Workwithpartnerstoencourageandco-hostannualHayRiverfundaysinwhichallschoolscometogether

KFN,ChiefSunriseSchoolwithEducationBoards,HayRiverSchools

ApproachMACAforfunding;increasinglyfederalfundsaretargetingreconciliationinitiatives

Annually;aimforfirstin2018-2019

Worktogethertounderstandanddocumentsourcesofracism(includingfrominstitutionalsources)anddevelopacommunicationsandadvocacyplantoreducetheseexperiencesforKFNMembersandtoeducateothers

KFN;WellnessCommittee;CCPfacilitationinyear1

AcademicPartnermaybehelpfulandmayhelptoidentifyresources(ex.SSHRC)

CCPtotrytoinitiateaprojectinyear1forimplementationinyears2and3

InvitestudentsfromtheschoolsinTowntooccasionallyjoinactivitiesatSandyCreekwithChiefSunriseStudents

RecreationProgram,ChiefSunriseSchool

ExistingResources On-going

ProactivelyfosterproductiveandtrustingrelationshipsbetweenKFNandtheRCMP

KFNwithRCMP ExistingResources On-going

OpenKFNyouthprogrammingtointerestedyouthfromTown,wherespaceandresourcespermit

RecreationProgram ExistingResources On-going


2.4 KFNMembers have strong intergenerational ties, with increasing levels of comfortspeakingDeneYati


Developayouthandeldermentorshipprogram,workingincollaborationwithDehchoFirstNations

Tobediscussed.Roleresponsibleforlanguageoutsideofschoolappearstobeagap

DFNfunds;languageandliteracyfunds

On-going

Supporteldersinsharingtheirknowledgeaboutspiritualityandsharingtraditionalceremony

AllPartners Integratedwithallresources

On-going

RoutinelyincludeEldersaseducatorsandmentorsinyouthfocusedactivities(School,continuedSandyCreekProgram,youthcentreetc)sharinglanguage,friendshipknowledgeandtraditionalskills

AllPartners Integratedwithallresources

On-going

HostinformalcommunaloutdoorcookingduringsummereveningsattheYouthCentre

YouthCentreDirectorinpartnershipwithK’átł’odeecheOhnda

JusticeFunds PilotYear1andongoing

SupportDeneYatispeakersindeliveringradioprogramminginDeneYati

Seeabove–roleisgap. Literacyandlanguagefunds.

On-going

FosterhealthyEldersandyouthcommunicationsthroughworkshopsthataddresschallengeshead-on,helpingeldersandyouthtopracticecommunicatingrespectfullyandconstructively.

RecreationDirectorwithWellnessCommittee;explorepossibleroleofWellnessCentreandWellnessCentreDirector;inpartnershipwithK’átł’odeecheOhnda

WellnessFunds Pilotyear1andconsideroneortwotargetedprogramseachyear.

IncreasebooksaccessibletoyouthandnewspeakersinDeneYati

ChiefSunriseSchoolwithK’átł’odeecheOhnda(notegapinlanguagerole)

Literacyandlanguagefunds;academicpartnermaybehelpful

Identifyoneprojectperyear

Createprojectsthroughwhichyouthandelderstellanddocumentstoriestogetherusingwrittenandaudio-visualmedia

ChiefSunriseSchoolwithK’átł’odeecheOhnda(notegapinlanguagerole)

Literacyandlanguagefunds;academicpartnermaybehelpful

Identifyoneprojectperyear


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KFN Youth are Engaged, Active and Confident

Background

Nomatter the topic, ask Elders, Chief or Council or KFN Administration how to approach aninitiativeandtheyarealwaysgoingtoprioritizeyouthinvolvement.

Today,ourChiefandCouncilareallElders.Whiletheirwisdomleadsuswell,theywouldliketoprioritize youth as the leaders of tomorrow. Youth too are enthusiastic about demonstratingincreased leadership. Programs at Chief Sunrise School are helping youth to develop theconfidence, knowledge and skills that they will need to be leaders. The resiliency programprovides youth opportunities to connect with students elsewhere, traveling in Canada andelsewheretobroadentheirunderstandingoftheworldandtheirrolewithinit.Universityvisitsencouragestudentstothinkbeyondthewallsofthehighschoolandenvisiontheirnextsteps.

Every Thursday, School staff, with the support of George Buggins, take classes to spend thewholedaylearningandbeingoutdoorsatSandyCreek.Immersedinculturalpractice,studentsaresupportedinlearningculturalpracticesandtheprogram’ssuccessismorethanevidentbythecalmandleadershipskillsthatthestudentsexhibitwhiletheyareoutthere.

Atthesametime,therecreationprogramprovidesconsistentprogrammingtoyouth,notonlythrough after school activities but through summer and spring camps and through summeremploymentopportunities,whichallhelptodevelopleadershipskills.

AwelcomenextstepistosupportyouthinlinkingtheirleadershipskillstoBandadministrationand to support them in thinking about, planning and leading some of the programming thateffects them the most. Our Members envision an active Youth Council, with someadministrativesupportso thatyoungpeoplecanplantheirownactivitiesandthinkabout the


changes that theywant to see and enact in their communities. A youth position onCouncil,youthmentorshipprogramswithCouncilMembersandannualyouthretreatswillallhelpyouthtogrowandapplytheirleadershipskillsandunderstandtherolesandopportunitiesthatawaitthemafterschoolyears.

Strengthened families will mean strengthened youth. Yet, engaging families broadly in theirchildren’s’ education remains a substantial challenge for staff at Chief Sunrise School. Pastattempts at a Parent Committee have stalled and strong parent engagement with Schoolactivitiesiscurrentlylacking.

Perhaps most importantly, the existing programs need to be supported and not taken forgranted.BothKFNandtheChiefSunriseSchoolworkcreativelytopiecetogetherfundingfortheexistingprograms.Throughclosecommunicationsandcollaboration,allpartnersneedtoensurethattheseprogramscontinueandarestrengthened.



3.1 KFN has an engaged and self-directed Youth Council to support and build youthleadershipskills


HostaninitialYouthretreatandfacilitateyouthtoformallyconvenetheCouncil

CCPinyear1inPartnershipwithRecreation,JusticeandChiefSunriseSchool;identifytransitionresponsibility

CCPandWellnessFunds,maybetoppedupwithJustice&VictimServiceFunds(proposal-based)

Year1

Fundapart-timeYouthCouncilfacilitator

KFNwithSchool Fundstobeidentifiedthroughproposals

Year1

FormalizeaYouthCouncilroleontheChiefandCouncil

ChiefandCouncilwithYouthCouncil

WellnessFundsorKFNCoresources

WithnewCouncil(spring2018)andon-going)

Bringyouthdelegatestoco-representKFNatmeetingsandconferences(whereappropriateandnotinterferingwithschool)

ChiefandCouncilandKFNadministration

Diversefunding On-going

Hosttwiceannualyouthleadershipretreatswithon-the-landcomponents

RecreationinpartnershipwithChiefSunriseSchool;YouthCouncil

WellnessFunds;NIB,MACA,federalfundsifidentified

Twiceannually

Workwithyouthtodevelopon-goingprogrammingthateducatesabouthealthyrelationships,sexualboundaries,consent,respectandrelatedboundaries

VictimServices,ChiefSunriseSchool,WellnessCommittee,CommunityHealthRepresentativesincollaboration

VictimServicesandJusticeFunds(proposalbased)

Hostplanningworkshopinyear1;implementyear2andon-going


3.2 Parentswithschool-agedchildrenareengagedintheirchildren’seducation


EngageMens’andWomens’GroupsindiscussionsaboutaParentSchoolCommittee

CCPtohelpfacilitate CCP Year1

EstablishaParentCommittee

Parents,CCPwithChiefSunriseSchool

WellnessfundsorfundsTBD

Year1pilotandon-going

3.3 KFNyouthareactiveandhavediversesourcesofeducationandmentorship


Facilitateathrivingcommunitygarden,ledbyyouthandelders

RecreationandChiefSunrisePartnership;NorthernTrainingInstituteSupport

WellnessFunds(canbeintegratedwithschoolcurriculumandsummercamps,summeremploymentprograms)

Immediatelyandon-going

Continuetoofferwell-programmedandsupportedyouthsummerandspring-breakcamps

RecreationDepartmentwithWellnessCommitteeSupporting

Wellness On-going

Continuetoprovideafter-schoolprogramming

RecreationDepartmentwithWellnessCommitteeSupporting

Wellness On-going

Continuetomaintaintheyouthcentreasasafeplaceforyoungpeople

YouthCentreandJusticeDirector

JusticeFunds On-going

Encouragemoreelders,communitymembersandotherstovolunteerordeliverformalactivitiesattheyouthcentreinsupportoftheYouthCentreCoordinator

YouthCentreandJusticeDirectorincollaborationwithWellnessCommitteemembers,Women’sGroup,Men’sGroupandK’átł’odeecheOhnda

JusticeFunds On-going

Supporttheschoolinmaintaininganannualresiliencyprogramforyouth

ChiefSunriseSchool;WellnessCommitteeorKFNSupportasneeded

Tobediscussed Annually

ContinuetoencourageyouthinvolvementinHayRiveractivitiesandprogram(seerelatedshuttleobjectivewithingoal4)

RecreationDirector WellnessFunds On-going


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GOAL 4

KFN Members are Healthy and Children have Healthy Starts in Life

Background

During implementation of the 2013-2018 KFN Wellness Plan, on-reserve recreationprogrammingexpanded substantially, particularly for youth.Programsbecamemost robust inthe final two years, after KFN hired a Recreation Director. In 2017-2018, programming wasexpandedeven furtherwith theadditional roleofaRecreationAssistant.Currently,youtharewell-served with the Chief Sunrise School, the Youth Centre and the recreation programproviding nearly seamless programming every day of the week for all ages of youth. ChiefSunriseprovidesafterschoollibraryandgymprogramming.Laterintheevening(approximately7pm)theyouthCentreopens;routinely20-30youthofnearlyallagesaccesstheCentre.WhentheYouthCentreCoordinatorprogramsspecial,popularactivitiessuchasfilmnights,uptofiftyyouthmaybeinattendance.TheYouthCentreisclosedSundayandMondayevenings.

The Recreation Director and Recreation Coordinator are nonetheless stretched thin. Planningactivities takes substantial effort andwith veryhigh attendancenumbers, oneperson to leadthe actual activity is often not enough. It will be important tomaintain both the RecreationDirectorandAssistantPositions,andtoexpandcapacitywiththeadditionofasecondpart-timeassistant,pendingavailableresources.

In spite of the impressive youth and recreation programs, KFN Wellness Partners haveemphasized that infants and toddlers are not yet as well-served. Past pre-natal and earlychildhood education programs are no longer running and new and expecting parents are notaccessingprogrammingintheTownofHayRiverasmuchastheywouldaccessactivitiesofferedon-reserve.HayRiverisoneofthefewcommunitiesinNWTwithanactivemidwiferyprogramandKFN’sCommunityHealthRepresentatives,theDaycarestaffandthemidwivesthemselves,


areenthusiastic toexploreandestablishconsistentmeetingsandworkshopson-reserve.Withplanningandadditionalfundingtostaffovertimehours,theDaycarecanopenintheeveningstoprovideacomfortablemeetingplace,and,whenneeded,providechildcare.

KFN’s Recreation Programs also serve adults and the Community Health Representativescoordinateactivelivingopportunitiesforelders,includingyoga.Nevertheless,thereisnodoubtthatmiddle-agedindividualsarelessengagedthanyouth;themen’sandwomen’sgroupmaybeabletoexploreopportunitiesforincreasedadultinvolvementinrecreationprogramming.

Our Members also prioritize nutritious eating as a fundamental pillar of health. Healthytraditionaldietshaveincreasinglybeenreplacedbywesternfastfoodsandfamilieswithlimitedincomes are often challenged to provide consistently nutritious meals. Our Members haveemphasizethatreturningtoourrootswillbeaneffectivewaytoaddressthischallenge,likesomanyothers.Developingconsistenton-the-landprogramming,teachingharvestingpracticestonew generations, reviving practices of food sharing, teaching about traditionalmedicines andplants–allofthiswillgoa longwaytohelpourMembers leadhealthy lives, inturnreducingratesofDiabetesandotherillnesses.

Healthy foods aren’t the only costly aspect of healthy living. Basic hygiene materials can beexpensive and some of our Members struggle to afford these. A program to provide suchsupplies to those most in need would help individuals and families to maintain importantpersonalhygiene.

KFNMemberswhoparticipatedinthewellnessplanningactivitieswidelyagreedthatoneofthemost effective means of increasing participation in health, recreation and general wellnessopportunities would be to develop a shuttle service between Hay River and K’átł’odeeche,particularly in the summerwhen thewinter road isnot inplace.Although thereare certainlycases when programming in K’átł’odeeche is most appropriate, not everything needs to beduplicated and K’átł’odeeche is well-served by the Town of Hay River. Many individuals andfamilies,however,donothavevehiclestodrivethe30minutestotown.KFNMembersfeelthattheserviceshouldbefreeforEldersbutshouldhaveacostforothers,with“tickets”purchasedattheBandOffice.



4.1 Expectingandnewparentsarestronglysupportedbeforeandduringpregnancyandduringthefirstyearsofmotherhood.


Initiateweeklymeetingsofnewandexpectingmothersandfamilies,drawingfromtheknowledgeofeldersandprofessionals.

CHRs,MidwiferyPrograminHayRiver,HayRiverHealthAuthority

Wellnessfunds,exploreotherfundavailabilitythroughHealthAuthorities

On-going

Hostaplanningworkshopincollaborationwithsocialandchildprotectionservicestoexplorehowstrongerpartnershipsandpreventioncankeepfamiliestogether

CHRs,HayRiverHealthAuthority

Explorefundingoptions On-going

Integrategardening,foodpreparationandfoodpreservationworkshopsandsupportsinearlychildhoodandpre-natalsupportgroups

CHRs,MidwiferyPrograminHayRiver,HayRiverHealthAuthority

Wellnessfunds,exploreotherfundavailabilitythroughHealthAuthorities

On-going

4.2 OurMembersareactiveandfit


Continuetooffereldersyoga,expandingprogramtohostadditionalclasses

CommunityHealthRepresentatives

Existingresources On-going

Men’sandWomen’sCouncilswillexploreneedsandopportunitieswithrespecttoadultactiveliving

CCPCommunityPlannerstofacilitatemeetings

CCPfirstyear,Wellnessandotherfundingopportunities

Planningmeetingyear1;On-going


4.3 OurMembers eat nutritiously and increased amounts of traditional food are eatenandshared.


RecreationandYouthCentreCoordinatorwillcoordinatecookingclassestoyouththroughtheyouthcentreactivitiesandafter-schoolprogramming

Recreation Wellness On-going

RecreationCoordinatorswillintegrateharvestingandfoodsharingactivitieswithyouthandelderprogrammingandmentorshipsdescribedabove

RecreationwithK’átł’odeecheOhnda

Wellness On-going

KFNwillcontinuetosupportlocalharvestersbybuyinglocallyharvestedfoodforevents,whenpossible

All Existing On-going

KFNwillsupportbreakfastandsnackprogramingattheschoolwhenandifneeded.

ChiefSunrise;KFNsupportasneeded

Existing,wellnessfundsifneeded

On-going

4.4 Increaseyouth,elderandgeneralmembershipparticipationinprogramsandservicesofferedintown


KFNwillofferatleasttwicedailyreturnbusservicebetweenK’átł’odeecheandTown

ChiefandCouncil,BandManager,CEOtodelegate

Tobediscussed Dependentonfunding(butcriticalneed)

WellnessCommitteewillidentifyclearrolesandlinesofcommunicationsforsharinginformationaboutsports,recreationandhealthprogrammingavailableintown.

WellnessCommittee Existing,wellnessfunds On-going


4.5 Sicknessisreducedthroughpreventionactivities


Needtointerview/discusswithnursesanddoctorsathealthcentre(gap)

TBD TBD TBD

KFNhomeownersareencouragedand/orsupportedtocleantheirwatertanksannuallyandKFNprovidesaservicetocleanelders’tanksannually.

KFNChiefandCouncil,BandManagerandCEOtodelegate;communicationswithKFNMunicipalWorksDirectoraboutappropriateapproaches

Tobedetermined;wellnessfundsmaybeappropriate

Year2/3implementation;on-going

Eldersaresupportedinsharingknowledgeabouttraditionalmedicineswithothercommunitymembers

AllWellnessCommitteepartnerswithK’átł’odeecheOhnda

WellnessFunds,Eldersfunds(fundraised)

On-going

Thehealthcentreandyouthcentrecreateandmaintain‘supplycloset’programstofacilitateaccesstocriticalhygieneitemsforthoseinneed

CommunityHealthRepresentativesandYouthCentreCoordinator

WellnessFunds Year1andon-going

WellnessCommitteeandpartnerscollaborativelyimplementamarijuanaeducationplan

WellnessCommittee,ChiefSunriseSchool,HealthAuthoritiesandYellowknifeHQ(HSS);RCMP;ProbationOfficers

WellnessFunds,JusticeFunds(application-based)

Year1


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GOAL 5

KFN Governance Surrounding Wellness are Efficient and Transparent

Background

K’átł’odeeche First Nation provides an impressive array of programs and services to ourMembers. Although the wish list will always be long, new programs, new facilities and newemployeesareallexpensiveandoftennotrealisticgivenavailableresources.Instead,afocusonbuildingpartnerships,strengtheningcommunicationandfosteringcollaborationcanmeanthatmorecanbedonewithless.

The2013-2018KFNWellnessPlanmadereferencetoaWellnessCommitteethatwouldjointlyimplementtheplan;thisCommitteewasestablishedwithaformaltermsofreference in2017andmet several timesduring the final yearof theplan implementation.With representativesfrom KFN and partner agencies, who all have roles in deliveringWellness Programming, theCommitteeservestoreduceduplicationandfostersupport.Coordinatingprogrammingcanbechallenging and each individual Committee representative’s workload would be lightenedoverall if the whole Committee helped to deliver specific programming, even when thatindividual is not the lead. This Committee is not yet functioning to its potential. With moreconsistent meetings, improved commitment by its members and additional structure, theCommitteecanserveasamechanismtocollaborativelyimplement,reviewandrevisethisplanasneeded.

Goodcommunicationamongstaff is important,andso too is strongcommunicationwithKFNmembershipmorebroadly.OurMemberswhoparticipatedintheplanningworkshopcalledforcontinued involvement in the process. An annual public meeting to review the progress onimplementingthisplanwillensuretransparency,accurate feedbackandcan informthefutureworkofthewellnessCommittee,includingannualreportsontheplanimplementationandon-


goingrevisionstothePlanasneeded.Toooftenplansareconsideredafixeddocument,butthisplanbelongstotheKFNMembers. It is important that it is reviewedannuallyandchangedasneeded.Weneedtoadapttowhatisworkingwellandwhatneedstobeadjusted.

KFNcanfindefficiencies,notonlybyworkingbettertogether,butbyworkingmorestrategicallywithothersalso.PartnershipswithGWNTrepresentativesandnon-profitssuchastheNorthernFarm Training Institute, the Hay River Friendship Centre, Dene Cultural Institute and EcologyNorthhavehelpedustodevelopmanyofourcurrentprograms.Wecancontinuetoharnesstheexpertisehousedwithinotherinstitutions,invitingmorepartnershipswithGNWTstaffworkingwithintheDehchoandFortSimpsonHealthyAuthoritiesandprogramcoordinatorsworking inYellowknife. It is important thatwe call on these partners to see themselves in this plan andidentifyhowtheycansupportustoreachourgoals.Theyalsohaveanimportantroletoplayinbringing together knowledge regionally and territorially about effective practices and helpingourstaffincontinuedprofessionaldevelopment.



5.1 Thoseworking inWellnesswork together toensure transparency, collaborationandefficiency


WellnessCommitteereviewsitstermsofreference,reflectingonitsfirstyearofoperationsandrevisedbasedonfeedback;membershipmaybeexpanded(toincludetheGovernmentServicesOfficerandtheDirectoroftheWellnessCentre)

WellnessCommittee Existing Year1

KFNdistributesaportionofthewellnessfundstoindividualsorgroupsthroughanaccessible,transparent,proposalbasedprocess4.

WellnessCommittee,ChiefandCouncil

WellnessFunds

On-going

KFNcommunicatestheimportanceofparticipatingintheWellnessCommitteetoitsWellnessstaff

CEO,BandManager Existing Year1andon-going

KFNandSchoolupdatetheSchoolCounselorjobdescriptiontoincluderegularupdatestoChiefandCouncil

CEO,BandManager,communicationwithChiefSunrise

Existing On-going

5.2. TheWellnessPlanisalivingdocument,reviewedannually


WellnessCommitteewilltrackindicatorsatappropriateintervals

RecreationDirector,withWellnessCommittee


WellnessCommitteewillcontributetoanannualreviewandreport.



WellnessCommitteewillcoordinateaWellnessPlandayattheendofeachfiscalyearthatisopentoKFNmembers,governmentandotherpartnerstoinformtheWellnessCommittee’sPlanreview



4Itisimportantthattherebeopportunitiesforindividualsorgroupstoverballyproposeideasasopposedtosolelyrequiringwrittenapplications.Notesonaproposaltemplateisincludedinappendix3.


5.3 WellnessPlanandrelatedinitiativesarewellcommunicated


WellnessCommitteewillcontinuetoworkwiththenewslettereditorandfacebookadministratorstoshareinformation

KFN,WellnessCommittee,allpartners

NewslettereditorwillbegapafterCCP

On-going

WellnessCommitteewillincreasinglyuseHayRivermedia(newspaper,radiopartnerorganizations,posters)willbeusedtoengageKFNMemberslivingintownaboutKFNwellnessinitiatives

WellnessCommittee WellnessFunds On-going

WellnessCommitteememberswillcontinuetoworkwithGNWTandTerritorialpartnerstoensuresuccessfulimplementationoftheplan

Allpartners Existing On-going

KFNwillencourageGNWTandfederalpartnerstofocusoncollectingandsharinginformationregardingsuccessfulpracticesinwellness.

KFN,particularlyBandManager,allpartners

Existing On-going

5.4 Wellnessstaffaresupportedincontinuedprofessionaldevelopment

ACTION LEAD/PARTNERS RESOURCES TIMEFRAMEBandManagersupportswellnessstafftomaintainuptodateprofessionaldevelopmentplans

KFN(BandManager),ECE,DehchoASETS,AuroraCollege,

ExistingKFNresources,ECE,DehchoASETS

On-going

KFNaccessespartnerresourcestofundprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities

Allpartners Tobeidentified/determined

On-going

Wellness Plan: 2018 -2013 A1 K’átł’odeeche First Nation

Appendices

AppendicestotheK’átł’odeecheFirstNationWellnessPlan:2018-2023

Appendix1–WellnessWorkshopAgenda

Appendix2–WellnessWorkshopParticipants

Appendix3–DRAFTWellnessFundsApplicationProcessandTemplate

Appendix4–WellnessCommitteeTermsofReference

Appendix5–K’átł’odeecheOhnDah’Constitution


Appendix 1 Wellness Workshop Agenda

K’átł’odeeche First Nation Wellness Planning Week

March6-8,2018–Tuesdaymorning,WednesdayandThursday

TuesdayatEldersCentre,WedandThursatKFNCommunityComplex

Meeting Objective - To plan together for community wellness

These meetings are planned to bring KFN Members together for discussion so that theirexperiencesinformaclear,goal-based,five-yearwellnessplan.

For service providers and visitors to the reserve, please come prepared to speak about yourprogramming.Alldiscussionswillbeinformal,insmallgroupsandinfullsessiondialogue.Therewillbenopowerpointsor formalpresentations,buteveryone iswelcometobringpamphlets,posters or other resources to share information and we hope everyone will share theirknowledgeindiscussions.

Invited Participants

All KFN community members are very welcome. Program providers (for example, from KFN,ChiefSunriseSchool,JudithFabian,HealthCentre,Daycare,DehchoHealthandSocialServicesAuthority, Hay River Health and Social Services Authority and other GNWT departments) arealso invited to share knowledge and consider program accessibility and resourcingopportunities.


Day 1 Nutrition, recreation, public health, pre-natal & early childhood

TuesdayMarch6th9:30am–noon(morningonly,EldersCentre)

▪ refreshmentswillbeserved.Location:EldersCentre

9:00-9:30 Morningrefreshmentsserved

9:30–10:00 Openingandintroductions

9:00–10:15

withbreak

In four small groups, facilitated discussions will explore the strengths andgapsofcurrentKFNprogramminginfourtopicareas.

1. Nutrition2. Recreation(youth,adultsandelders)3. PublicHealth/clinicalservices4. Pre-natalandearlychildhoodservices

10:15–10:30 Break

10:30–11:30 Inrotatingsmallgroups(sametopicsasabove)participantswillexploreanddetailgoals.

11:30-noon Briefsummariesandclose

Day 2 Being Dene, Building strong identities, confidence and community connectedness

WednesdayMarch7th9am–5pm(day)5pm-7:30pm(evening)

▪ Day–lunchandrefreshmentswillbeserved▪ Evening–dinnerwillbeserved▪ Location:KFNComplex



9:00–noon In four small groups, facilitated discussions will explore the strengths and


withbreak gapsofcurrentKFNprogramminginfourtopicareas.

1. SharingandlearningDeneZhatie2. Eldersandyouth,strengtheningrelationships3. On-the–land–Deneskillsprogramming4. Leadership,resilience,spirituality

Noon–1pm Lunch,provided

1pm–4pm Inrotatingsmallgroups(sametopicsasabove)participantswillexploreanddetailgoals.

4pm–5pm Groupdiscussionandclose

5pm–7:30 Dinnerandinformaldrop-in;noformalagenda*

Day 3 Building strong futures, healing from and preventing trauma

ThursdayMarch8th9am–5pm(day)

5pm–7:30pm(evening)

▪ Day–lunchandrefreshmentswillbeserved▪ Evening–dinnerwillbeserved▪ Location:KFNComplex



9:00–noon

withbreak

In four small groups, facilitated discussions will explore the strengths andgapsofcurrentKFNprogramminginfourtopicareasanddetailgoalsmovingforward.

1. Counsellingservices2. Awarenessandprevention,familyviolenceandassault3. Justiceprogramming4. Bullying,youthsafety

Noon–1pm Lunch,provided

1pm–2:30pm Inrotatingsmallgroups(sametopicsasabove)participantswillexploreanddetailgoals.

2:30–2:45 Break

2:45–4:00 Planningtoaction–Fourworkinggroupswilldetailplans/proposals inthe


followingtopics:

1. ReviewingtheWellnessCommitteetermsofReferenceandcommunitycallforproposalsapproach

2. ReviewingaYouthCorpsproposalforaYouthCouncil3. Creatingapre-natal/earlychildhoodprogram4. K’átł’odeecheOhnDah’PlansforWellness5. Other–TBDbasedonearlydiscussionoutcomes

4pm–5pm Groupdiscussionandclose

5pm–7:30 Dinnerandinformaldrop-in;noformalagenda*

Evening Sessions*

Evening sessions (held from 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday) are informal drop-ins only.Thosewho participated during the daymay stay to enjoy each other’s company. Thosewhocan’tmake theday session can join for dinner, reviewand contribute to thediscussions thattookplaceduringthedayinaninformalmanner,bywritingideasontothedisplayboardsorbyspeakingone-on-onewithaworkshopfacilitator.Allarewelcome!


Appendix 2 Wellness Workshop Participants

Thefollowingindividualsparticipatedinpartof,orallofthetwoandahalf-daywellnessworkshoponMarch6,7and8,2018:LennieTambour,KFN,JusticeandYouthCentreCoordinatorSharonPekok,KFN,RecreationDirectorRosemaryBuggins,KFN,RecreationAssistantVioletFabian,KFN,CommunityHealthRepresentativeRitaPlunkett,KFN,ElderSupportWorkerJeffreyFabian,KFN,CommunityPlanCoordinator,Co-facilitatorDeniseSabourin,KFN,CommunityPlanCoordinator,Co-facilitatorShawnaColeman,Principal,ChiefSunriseSchoolCatherineHeron,KFN,BandManager,PeterGroenen,KFNCEOKenNorn,NaeghaZhiaManagerLesNorn,KFN,PublicWorksManager,ElderFredMartel,KFNBandCouncillor,ElderPatMartel,KFNBandCouncillor,ElderRobertLamalice,KFNBandCouncillor,ElderJeannaGraham,KFNBandCouncillor,Elder,Co-facilitatorElaineLamalice,KFNElder,Co-facilitatorAngieSabourin,KFNElderGeorginaFabian,KFNElderErnestMartel,KFNElderJoeTambour,KFNElderandCo-facilitatorAlexTambour,KFNElderHerbertBugghins,KFNElderFreddieMartelJr,KFNElderRaymondSonfrere,kFNElderandDirectorofDeneCulturalInstituteTrinityCayen,KFNYouthandCommunityPlanRepresentativeBrooklynCayen,KFNYouthandCommunityPlanRepresentativeSheenaYakinneah,KFNYouthandCommunityPlanRepresentativeDanielleSachs,DaycareWorker,Managerin-trainingDebraBuggins,SocialWorker,HayRiverHealthandSocialServicesAuthorityEmilieRoberts,CommunityMentalHealthandAddictionsCounselor,DehchoHealthandSocial

ServicesAuthorityMelissaHardisty-Beaverho,CommunityHealthRepresentative,DehchoHealthandSocial

ServicesAuthorityHeatherHeinricks,Midwife,HayRiverHealthandSocialServicesAuthorityEmilieLemonde-Hinse,Midwife,HayRiverHealthandSocialServicesAuthorityNoellaCayen,FamilySupportWorker,HayRiverHealthandSocialServicesAuthorityLizPope,AuroraCollegeAdultEducatorCarolHeron-Colosimo,Director,SocialPrograms,HayRiverHealthandSocialServicesAuthorityChristineWenman,PlanItNorth,Co-Facilitator


Appendix 3 DRAFT Wellness Funds Applications Process and Template Notes

Goal#2oftheKFNWellnessPlanenvisionsafutureinwhich“K’átł’odeecheFirstNationMembersareStronginSelf.”Oneapproachtogettingthereisdescribedinthegoal’sfirstobjectives,ensuringthat“KFNMembersfeelconfidenttomakeadifferenceintheircommunities.”Confidenceisimportant,butsotooissupportinginitiativeandenergywithresources.EnsuringthatsomeoftheWellnessFundsremainaccessibleandflexibleisanimportantpartofencouragingallcommunitymemberstobeproactiveandsharetheirideasandenergyinworkingtowardscommunitywellness.

Although the Wellness Committee previously identified that Wellness Funds are open tocommunitymembersby application, there is not yet a clear applicationprocess in place. Thefollowingpresentsdraftnotesonaprocessbywhichapplicationscouldberegularlyaccepted,andencouraged.ThisshouldbediscussedandclarifiedbytheWellnessCommittee.

ProcessExamples

Wellness Committee will advertise that applications are accepted on a quarterly basis (ex. 1May,1Aug,1Nov,1Feb)

Or

Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed at the nextWellnessCommitteemeeting,oncesubmitted.

ApplicationProcess

Opportunitiesforverbalproposalshouldbeprovidedforthosecommunitymemberswishingtoinitiate a project who are not comfortable with a written proposal process. Through an oralpresentation to theCommittee, theCommittee could then complete thewritten templateontheapplicant’sbehalf,ensuringthattheagreementandfundingexpectationsareclear.

Wellness Committee Members have agreed that the written template should be brief andsimple.

ExampleGuidelines

Wellness fund applications should benefit the health and well-being of KFN Communitymemberslivingon-reserveand/orintheTownofHayRiver.


Fundingamounts shouldbeappropriate to theproject. First-time individual applicants shouldrequest small amounts. Larger amounts can then be requested once an applicant hasdemonstratedtheirabilitytoleadaprojectandaccountforexpenses.

ExampleTemplate

Applicationsshouldbeonetotwopageslong–briefbutclear.

Theapplicationsshoulddescribethefollowing:

• Whoistheprimarycontactwhoistakingresponsibilityforspendingthefundsasoutlinedbythisproposal?Whatistheircontactinformation?

• Whatistheproject?• Whowilltheprojectbenefit?Whowillparticipate?• Whataretheactivities?• Whenwilltheactivitiestakeplace?• Wherewilltheactivitiestakeplace?• Howwilltheactivitiesbecommunicated/advertised?• Whoisinvolvedincoordinatingtheproject?• Budget–amountrequestedanditemizedlistofhowfundswillbespent.

Projectagreement

Asimpleagreementcanbesignedbyasuccessfulapplicant.Theproposalcanbeattachedtoanagreementthatreads:

IagreethatIamresponsibletospendthefundsintheamountof$________forthepurposesdescribedintheattachedproposal.

IagreethatIamresponsibletoshowareceiptforeachexpenseasaproofofpurchaseandthatIwillberesponsibletopaybackanyfundsnotspentinsupportoftheprojectandanyfundsforwhichIdonothaveavalidreceipt.

IagreethatIwillberesponsibletosubmitashortreport(1-2pages)thatdescribestheactivitiescompletedandwhoparticipated.

I agree that the funds are to be spent by _______ and that the report is to be submitted by____________.


Appendix 4 Wellness Committee Terms of Reference

Kátł’odeecheWellnessCommitteeTermsofReference

–Lastedited31March,2018

Members:

SharonPekok(Recreation) Alvina Sibbeston (Judith Fabian GroupHome)

VivianLaFleur(Victim’sServices) KarenBugghins(HomeCare)LennieFabian(Youth,Justice) EldersCouncilRepresentativeClara Sabourin (Health Centre, ElderSupport)

MistyPynten(SchoolCounsellor)

VioletFabian(HealthRepresentative) ElaineTambour(DayCare)PeterGroenen,KFNCEO CatherineHeron,KFNBandManager

Goals:

The Wellness Committee was convened in response to the need for consistentcommunicationandcoordinationbetweenthevariouspeopleanddepartmentsthatareinvolvedinhealthandwellnessprogramsandservicesinKátł’odeeche.

TheWellnessCommitteewasconvenedtocollectivelyadministerKFNwellnessfundstoensure optimal service provision and efficiency. KFN wellness funds include annualfundsprovidedbyGNWTbutmayalso inthefuture includecoreKFNcontributionsaswellasadditionalfundsappliedforandobtainedbytheCommittee.

ThegoalsoftheWellnessCommitteeare:


1. Tocoordinateprogramming,resources,reportingandbudgetsamongstvariousdepartmentstoensureeffectiveimplementationofthevisionandgoalsoftheKátł’odeecheFirstNation’sWellnessPlanandtherelevantsectionsoftheKFNComprehensiveCommunityPlan.

2. ToactasanAdvisoryCommitteetotheComprehensiveCommunityPlan(CCP)ProjectTeamfortheyearof2017/18andtoworktogethertoimplementtherelevantHealthandWellnesscomponentsoftheCCPthroughouttheproceedingfiveyears.

3. Toachievemorebysupportingoneanotherandworkingasateamtowardssharedgoals.

4. Toprovideamechanismthroughwhichindividualsororganizationscanapplyforfundingtosupportwellnessinitiatives,therebysupportingactivecommunityengagementbyallmembersandresidents.

Principles:

Meetingsandmemberswillabidebythefollowingguidelines:

1. Commitment: We will be committed, engaged and present in meetings andshareinitiatives.

2. Teamwork:Wehaveasharedresponsibilityforteamprocessandtheworkofthecommittee.

3. Respect:Wewillrespecttheopinionsofallmembers,treatingoneanotherwithrespectkeepinganopenmindtonewanddifferentideas.

4. Initiative:Wewill actively contribute to thediscussionswithopenandhonestcommunications.

5. One Voice: We will respect the decisions of the committee, maintaining apositiveattitudeandspeakingpositivelytoothersofthecommitteeswork,evenifadecisionmadecollectivelyisnotourindividualfirstchoice.

Structure

• CommitteemeetingswillbecalledbytheWellnessDirector,orCommitteemembersmayrequestthatameetingbecalled,whenrequired.

• Kátł’odeecheFirstNation’sWellnessDirectorwillChairthecommitteeandberesponsiblefor:

- Creatingthemeetingagenda,- Facilitatingthediscussion,- Ensuringminutesarerecordedduringthemeetinganddistributedto

membersaftereachmeeting(taskmaybedelegated).- Communicatingthetimeanddateforthenextmeetingbyemail.


• AquorumoftheCommitteerequiresaminimumattendanceof50%.• Whenmakingdecisions,theCommitteewillstriveforconsensus.Consensusis

definedasbeingabletolivewith,accept,andsupportadecisionwhenmembersarenotintotalagreement.Whenconsensusisnotreached,asimplemajorityvoteoftheCommitteememberspresentwilldeterminethedecision.

• Whensensitiveissuesrequirediscussion,theCommitteemaychoosetogoIn-Cameraandnotrecordminutesforthatdiscussion.AllmemberswillrespecttheconfidentialityofIn-Cameradiscussions.

AnnualTimeline

§ TheWellnessCommitteewillhaveafulldayPlanningRetreatatthebeginningofeachfiscalyearinorderto:

o Completepriorfiscalyearreportingo ReviewtheWellnessFundbudgetfortheyear,o Sharegoalsandvisionforeachmember’sowndepartment’swellness

projectsandidentifyopportunitiesforcollaboration,o CollaborativelycreateaworkplanforWellnessprogramsonthereserve

forthecomingyear,o Coordinateresponsibilitiesforannualevents(eg.Thanksgiving,

Christmas,NewYears,Mother’sDay,Father’sDay,Easteretc.).o Reviewapplicationsforspringwellnessfundingandallocatefunding

resources.§ AftertheinitialPlanningWorkshop,theWellnessCommitteewillmeetfor

shortermeetingsonceamonthorasrequired.§ Atamid-termretreat,Committeememberswillensureinterimreportingis

completed,assesstheimplementationoftheworkplanandrevisetheworkplanandbudgetfortheremainderoftheyear.Ifasecondcallforproposalsisissued,proposalswillbereviewedandfundingallocationswillbeconfirmed.

ReportingResponsibilities

• TheWellnessDirectorisresponsibleforbi-annualandannualreportingtoHealthandSocialServices,includingcompleteaccountingoftheuseoftheWellnessFund.Therefore,anyWellnessCommitteememberwhoplansandadministersprogramsusingWellnessFunddollarswillberesponsibleforprovidingtheWellnessDirectorwithaproposal,budget,andfullreportingontheexpendituresattheendoftheprogram.

• TheWellnessDirectorwillreporttotheCEOontheactivitiesoftheWellnessCommittee.


Appendix 5 K’átł’odeeche Ohn Dah’ Constitution

WeherebydeclarethatwedesiretohaveasocietyincorporatedundertheSocietiesActofthe NorthwestTerritories,andthat

1) ThenameoftheSocietyisKátł’odeecheOhndah’

2) Theobjects(objectives)oftheSocietyare:

A) Tohonour,celebrate,respect,protectandcareforourenvironment,people,

economy,andtraditionalculture.B) ToadvocateforandcareforKátł’odeecheFirstNationElders.

Toachieveourobjectives,Kátł’odeecheOhndah’mayundertakeactivitiesthat:

I. StrengthentherelationshipbetweenKátł’odeecheFirstNationEldersandyoungergenerations.

II. SupportoneanotherandconnectElderstoservices,resourcesandopportunitiesthatimprovetheirwell-being.

III. Createopportunitiestospeak,teachandlearnDeneYati.IV. Promotevolunteerism.V. Representelders’perspectivesinlocal,regional,territorialandnationalinitiatives.

3) TheprimarymunicipalityofoperationswillbeinKátł’odeecheFirstNationReserve,HayRiver,NWT

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