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May 27th 2011

A bi-weekly newsletter sharing valuable health tips and informing on events and programs

CONGRATULATIONS!

Youth Council page 4

2 These Hands: a Tribute to Winnie Wesley

3 Family Preservation—Bi-weekly Column

4 Well Wishes | Youth Council

5 Youth Council Activities

6 Kitsumkalum Health Fair May 13th

7 Kitsumkalum Health Fair Photos

8 Homework Club Year End Party!

9 Salmon Run 2011

10 YOGA Every Tuesday

11 Bean Soup Recipe

12 Nursing Schedule June 2011

13 BC CRN

14 Kitsumkalum Tribal Proposal

15 Kitsumkalum Band Notice to members

16 NHA IC Outbreak Statement

17 Transmission Precaution

18 School of Exploration & Mining

19 Family Picnic Photo | Kermode FS

20 Letter

21 General Announcements & Notes

22 Swim Schedule June | Gift Certificate

23 JUNE 2011 Calendar of Events

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THESE HANDS By: Johnny Cash

Dedicated to the memories

of Aunt Winnie.

These hands aren’t the hands of a gentlewoman,

These hands are calloused and old.

These hands raised a family; These hands built a home.

Now these hands raise to praise the Lord.

These hands won the heart of her loved one,

And with hers they were never alone.

If these hands filled their task, then what more could you ask?

For these fingers have worked to the bone.

These Hands ~ ‘nii an’ on

Alga ‘niiłna’an’ onł sigyidmhana’ax.

‘nii ła smgatsgaatsgm an’on ła’wii leekst.

‘nii an’ on ‘nt samaxsa k’abatgüüłk,

‘nii an’on ‘nt dzaba wil ama dzoxt.

Waay ‘nee an’on mndaxdoxgt ga’amadaalgasgt.

‘nii an’on ‘nt lutguga gooda ‘nasiipsnsgit

Dzat lunda daxdoxt, ada ałga dm k’wiłk’ oolt.

‘nii an’on dzat dzagumdabał na hałelsd,

Ada gołmanł dm gyik k’wiinuu’mn.

Wül ła ksa sayba gyinamant

The hands of Mildred Roberts and Winnie Wesley

Mildred Roberts and Winnie Wesley

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May 13th—May 27th

Child Behavior – A few tips for parents

Getting Kids to Listen

Has your child become “parent deaf”?? Here is an idea…. Next time you need to make your point..

lower your voice. Your change in tone will increase their focus on what you are saying.

Strong Willed Children

Many oppositional children are just bored. Give positive outlets for their energy and positive respons-

es to their appropriate behavior can shift that negative energy. Get the kids outside and try to use a

little humor.

Competing Kids

Focus your love on your children for who they are… not what they accomplish.. Kids need to know they

are loved for just being themselves. When parents praise only for accomplishments like good grades

or sports trophies, children may not f feel valued for who they are, but for what one does. Increase

your child’s self-esteem by loving them for being who they are.

Children Love Encouragement

Children need encouragement like “plants need water”. Children benefit from positive reinforcements

and they also love to feel the accepted for who they are, not just what they do. Support your chil-

dren’s dreams and promote their ideas to others in the family.

Contact Germaine at the Kitsumkalum Band Office: 250-635-6177

Family Preservation—A bi-weekly column from the desk of Germaine Robertson,

counselor with the Kitsumkalum Band.

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BIRTHDAY WISHES

Happy Birthday to. . .

Avery Bohn ~ May 24th

Soraya Stanley ~ May 25th

James Bohn ~ May 25th

Dale Roberts ~ May 29th

Have a wonderful birthday!

Do you have a birthday greeting or special note you’d like to include in the Informer? Call (250-635-6172) or email your note to Frances at recep-tion@kitsumkalum.bc.ca or francescampbell@live.com

Youth Council Elections

Congratulations to our newly elected Kitsumkalum

Youth Council:

Frances Guno, Samantha Guno, Ocean-Lynn

Georgelin, Corey Bolton, Dylan Boltan, Damian Bohn

and Natasha Christiansen.

You’ve all made Kalum proud and we are excited to

see what you will accomplish.

Thank you to Teri Forster and Tina Stanley for provid-

ing guidance and support to all the youth through

the Canoe Journey, as well as the Youth Council.

Congratulations to Tracy Sam-

Stephens for graduating from the

UNBC Teaching Program!

Wishing you all the best in

everything you do Tracy.

All our love, your family

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May 13th—May 27th

Youth Council Activities

Community Clean-Up Kitsumkalum Youth Council invites

YOU, the community of Kitsumkalum,

to take part in a community clean-up.

Meet at the Health Centre at 1:30pm,

clean-up will go to 4:30pm

BBQ Fundraiser & 50/50 Raffle

Kitsumkalum Health Centre

4:30pm Sunday June 5th 2011

Hosted by the Youth Council

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Kitsumkalum Health Fair The Health Fair on May 13th 2011 was a blast. Everyone had a

great time participating in the various activities and enjoyed a

delicious lunch prepared by Kathy Mansouri with help from

the youth.

There was a bike parade complete with an obstacle course

organized by Dwayne Sheppard from the Terrace RCMP De-

tachment. There was also a puppet show put on by Child &

Youth Mental Health and TTop. Everyone had a good time

playing dance games on the Wii!

Door prizes were drawn throughout the day with many win-

ners. Kitsumkalum Health held a Water Raft Raffle, and San-

dra Conlon was the lucky winner. Near the end of the day the

youth and some adults participated in a Jump Rope Competi-

tion, with Birgitte Bartlett and Natasha Christiansen lasting the

longest!

Kitsumkalum Health would like to thank everyone for coming

out, we hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we loved

organizing it. We’d also like to thank the organizations and

individuals who set up booths with valuable information to

share. Last, but not least, we’d like to extend a big thank you

to all the youth who helped out in any way they could. It is

greatly appreciated.

Please join us for Kitsumkalum’s next Health Fair in October.

We’ll be hard at work planning to offer more activities, more

booths and more demonstrations. If you have any questions

or suggestions for the next Health Fair, please call us at 250-

635-6172 or email us at reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca. We

look forward to hearing from you.

Savannah Medeiros

Savannah Medeiros & Dwayne Sheppard (Terrace RCMP)

Bike Obstacle Course

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Damien Bohn, Corey Bolton & Dylan Bolton playing the Wii

Wii Gamers: Mikey Jr., Natasha, Damien, Ocean & Naya

Brothers Corey & Dylan playing the Wii All photos courtesy of Birgitte Bartlett, thank you!

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HOMEWORK CLUB YEAR END PARTY!! Homework club members and parents are invited to join us in a year end celebration.

We will be swimming from 3:00 – 4:30 and then having a pizza party in the community

room of the aquatic centre. We will be giving away lots of prizes including a grand prize

of an Ipod Touch for those who have saved their Kalum Kash.

What: Swimming, pizza, and lots of prizes and fun!!

Where: Terrace Aquatic Centre

When: Sunday, May 29th from 3:00 -5:30

If there are any question please call Arjunna at NAGK at 250.615.2844 or email

arjunnanagk@gmail.com

An iPod Touch Will be given away!!

**Please note that parents are required to drop off and pickup their kids at aquatic cen-

tre. If rides are needed please let us know by Thursday. If there are any food allergies

please let us know.**

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May 13th—May 27th

Youth in grades 4-12 living in Kitsumkalum will have

their registration paid for by the Kitsumkalum Education

Department. Please contact Charlotte Guno at the Band

Office: 250-635-6177

Kitsumkalum Salmon Fry Team

We meet each Friday 3:30 to 4:30 Saturday June 3rd and 10th 10:30 to

**New members are welcome. Salmon Fry

Team members will receive new running

shoes, a T-shirt and track pants.

Pre-registration Deadline is

June 10th

You must pre-register in order

to get your free t-shirts!

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Starting May 3rd

& going to June 28th 2011

Every Tuesday - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kitsumkalum Community Hall

Cost: Free

Instructor: Barb

Yawrenko

Any fitness level is

welcome.

Yoga is adaptable.

Bring a yoga mat if

you can.

Contact person: Frances Campbell at Kitsumkalum Health Centre:

250-635-6172, reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca

Sun Salutation

*YOGA* Take time out for you . . .

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May 13th—May 27th

Bean Soup Mix Recipe

Layered bean soup mix in canning jars makes a great gift and is also quite handy to keep stocked in your own kitchen. If you are

giving as a gift, do not forget to attach the cooking instructions.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 C dry onion flakes

1-1/2 C dried small red beans

2/3 C dried lentils

1/3 C dried white navy beans

1/3 C dried yellow split peas

1C uncooked brown rice

1Tbsp dried crushed basil leaves

1 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 Bay leaf

Preparation:

Place dry onion flakes in a dry nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and toast, stirring constantly, until toasted and golden.

Watch carefully and do not let them burn. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.

Line up 1-quart canning jar. Layer dried beans, in the following order: 1/2 cup red beans, 1/3 cup lentils, 1/3 cup split peas, 1/2

cup red beans, 1/3 cup lentils, 1/3 cup navy beans, and finishing with 1/2 cup red beans.

1 cup brown rice into zip-top bag, place bag on top of beans in jar.

Measure 1/2 cup toasted onion, 1 Tbsp dried basil, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground ginger,

and 1 bay leaf in a bowl. Pour each bowl in baggies, place on top of seasoning packet in jar.

Tightly seal jar with canning lid. If the jar seems too full to seal with the lids, tap gently on the counter-top to compact the con-

tents.

Cooking Instructions for Bean Soup Mix

Remove seasoning and rice packs, set aside. Rinse beans and place in a large stockpot with 9 cups of water. Bring to a boil and

cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes. (Alternatively, you may soak the beans overnight). Drain beans

and return to pot. Add brown rice, 12 cups of chicken or vegetable stock, and the seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer

for 1 hour until beans and rice are tender. Garnish with chopped chives (optional).

Compliments of Social Development, Kitsumkalum Health and The Family Preservation Program

Bean Soup Testimony from a Kalum Community Member

“It was the most awesome thing to have arrived at my door and I was thinking about what to do for dinner and with being on bed rest I was dreading having to go to the grocery store!! This was GREAT! “

Kate McCarron and Family

The McCarron’s Version:

During the 30mins of beans boiling I cut up

½- onion

2 carrots and

3 celery stalks

fried up with table spoon olive oil

Added the seasoning pouch and 2tsp of curry powder to it as well remove from heat and set aside

Pan fried cut up chicken sausages and then once beans were drained, added my rice, chicken stock etc added the veggies and then added the chicken sausage last before serving. Added more curry powder when serving.

Side note: There are more jars with a new recipe in the works. It would be greatly appreciated

if everyone could bring their empty jars from the bean soup to the Health Office to be re-used.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

May 29th

May 30th

Amy: 8am-4:30pm

May 31 1

Amy: Away @

Diabetes

Education

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Amy: Away @

Diabetes

Education

Teri: 4:30-7:30

Youth Council

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4

5

Teri: 1-6pm

Community Clean

Up Day & BBQ

Fundraiser

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Amy: 8am-4:30pm

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Amy: 8am-4:3pm

Teri: 9:30-2:30pm

Headstart:

10-10:30am

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Amy: 8am-4:30pm

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Amy: 8am-4:30pm

@nwcc for bcarn

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Amy: 10-7:30pm

Foot Care Clinic @

Health Centre:

4:30-7:30pm by

appointment only

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Amy: 8am-4pm

Elders Luncheon

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Teri: 2-6pm

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Teri: 10:30-

4:30pm Skeena

Diversity Health

Fair

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Amy: 10-6:30pm

Diabetes

Education Night

5pm @ Health

Centre

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Amy: 8-4pm

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Amy: 8-4pm

Teri: 10-3pm

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Teri: 11-4pm

Youth Council

Meeting @ 12pm

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Amy: 8-4:30pm

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Amy: 8-4:30pm

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Amy: 8-4pm

30

Teri: 9:30-4:30

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KITSUMKALUM HEALTH SERVICES

NURSING SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2011

*Subject to change

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May 13th—May 27th

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Kitsumkalum Tribe Proposal: Tribal Paintball Games

Intro: Murray McCarthy Band member

Education: Canadian Tourism College Double Alumni Graduate.

Proposal: Tribal Paintball Games & Tournament event.

Reason: To empower, unite all Tsimshian Indian bands. Become cooperation unit for improv-

ing “traditional sm’algyax language.”

Paintball Game: Capture The Flag paintball court designated area.

Game Theme: Tsimshian Code Talkers. Best team wins.

Teams: 10 players vs. 10 players; colour black vs. red

Player Entry Fee: $45.00/per person ($450/per team)

Kitsumkalum Organization share: $250.00

Paintball Team Organizer’s share: $200.00

Tournament Benefits: The Kitsumkalum can harvest advertising dollars, independent tribal

potlatch trade feasts.

Empowering Tismshian heritage to become a financial power player. Recover all Tsimshian

language.

For further information contact Murray McCarthy: email: ksanwarriorchief@gmail.com

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May 13th—May 27th

P.O. BOX 544, TERRACE, B.C.

CANADA V8G 4B5

TEL (250) 635-6177

FAX (250) 635-4622

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Kitsumkalum Band Notice to Slow Down

Motorist slow down to posted speed limits.

During the past few weeks there has been noticed traffic running back and forth really

speeding and endangering others that are out there, and the safety of the smaller children

has to be there from all of the community weather its your child or not.

There has been and increase in the off road motor bikes and ATV traffic these machines

have been noticed going up and down the band streets in speeds 30,40,50 to their max

speeds per hour if these machines hit people at these speeds it will cause severe injury or

death. Some parent or elder know who's involved speak to them.

Some of these same off road machines run back and forth all night long with the loud

muffler keeping all people awake at night and usually they are connected to the partier

group, stop and park it.

If this doesn't stop at once then there will be no unlicensed machinery on band streets,

people you are the eyes and mouth for the children.

Kitsumkalum Band Council.

KITSUMKALUM

BAND COUNCIL

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Throughout the year, disease outbreaks can occur in Northern Health Authority’s healthcare facilities, either residential, long term care or in the hospital.

To reduce the risk of spreading disease, visitors should:

1. Read signs posted at facility entrances. These signs have important instructions for visitors.

2. Wash your hands at hand washing stations often.

3. Report to nursing station before visiting friends/family, for important information about your sick family or friends.

4. Please read the pink NHA Infection Control Transmission Precautions sign outside your sick family/friend’s door, and follow the instructions.

5. Go home right away after visiting one room of family/friends only.

6. Do not bring children into the facility during an outbreak.

At all times, if you are sick, go home without visiting.

With both community and NHA healthcare facilities working together, disease outbreaks can be controlled and ended quickly.

Please contact NHA IC Regional Manager as below with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help and cooperation!

NHA Infection Prevention and Control Department

Deanna Hembroff, NHA Regional Manager of Infection Control

Telephone: (250)622-6247

e-mail: deanna.hembroff@northernhealth.ca

NHA IC COMMUNITY OUTBREAK STATEMENT

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May 13th—May 27th

KITSUMKLAUM IN ACTION:

Family Picnic hosted by the Kitsumkalum Health and Social Development Department was held at Ferry Island on May 25, 2011. Picnic lunch and activities for the children. The picnic was well attended and everyone had fun!

Germaine

Family Preservation Worker

The Kermode Friendship Society is looking for vendors, entertainment and dance

groups for this year’s National Aboriginal Day in George Little Park on

June 25th 2011

For more information and to register please contact: Carmen Stewart

Email: cstewart@kermode-fs.ca Phone: 250-635-6778 ext 227

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May 13th—May 27th

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTES OF INTEREST

FAMILY COPIES:

STORIES OF ROBIN TOWN

To all the people who live at Kitsumkalum and were

unable to attend the

Stories of Robin Town book launch this past Satur-

day, your family set of the

last four books in the series will be delivered to your

home. We will be mailing

out book sets to those families on the

band list who are currently living off

reserve.

If you would like to purchase additional

copies, or have any questions

please contact Gila Kyew Nluulk Head Start and

Daycare Manager Lillian

Samson at 250.635.6186 or

heastart@kitsumkalum.bc.ca.

GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIETY

Call for participation in a YOUTH

LEADERSHIP and MENTORSHIP

Questionnaire

Along with your Informer you should

receive a 3 page questionnaire about

your community and workshop

involvement.

The questionnaire is for Kitsumkalum

youth ages 9-24.

Please fill them out and return them

to the Kitsumkalum Health Centre by

June 15th 2011. We will then fax

them to Julie Morrison and she will

hold a draw for all participants. 1st Annual

Diversity Health Fair

Saturday June 18th 2011

11:00am-4:00pm

Skeena Mall

VITALITY!

Promoting physical and emotional

well-being!

For more info please contact: health-

fair@skeenadiversity.com 250-615-5400

or 250-635-6350

A community wide invitation to dialog about programs and services aimed at Kitsumkalum youth.

Julie Morris from The FAST (First Nation Action Support Team) program will be here June 2nd to meet with the community youth and adults.

She will be introducing the community to new youth programs and services aimed at increasing the resiliency, strength and coping in our youth.

There will be an evening of introduction on June 2nd 2011 the youth will be from 400 – 630 and the adults will be from 700 – 930 at the Hall

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S W I M S C H E D U L E F O R J U N E 2 0 1 1

Free swimming at the Terrace Aquatic Centre is open to Kitsumkalum members, residents

and students at ‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew.

SATURDAYS: 1-2pm, 2-4:30pm

SUNDAYS: 2-3pm, 3-5pm, 6-8pm

TUESDAYS: 7-8pm

THURSDAYS: 7-8pm

Simply sign in at the front desk.

If you’d like to go to the Terrace Aquatic Centre at any other time you can pick up and sign

for a swim pass at the Health Centre.

N O R T H C O A S T H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

Gifu Ceruificate

10-Visit Card

Available at the Health Ceotre tq Kitsvmkalvm members.

Sigp qoe qvt tq get starued at the gyn!

GOOD FOOD BOX:

For those who are part of the diabetic/chronic disease program, you will be contacted about

receiving a good food box. They will be in for pick-up at 2pm on June 9th

For those who would like to order the next Good Food Box for July please drop by the Health

Centre to place your order. Large $30, Small $15

J U N E 2 0 1 1J U N E 2 0 1 1J U N E 2 0 1 1

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SUNDAY

Ha’lisgwaytk

MONDAY

Ha’lik’üül sah

TUESDAY

Ha’ligup’l sah

WEDNESDAY

Ha’lik’wilii sah

THURSDAY

Ha’litxaapxa sah

FRIDAY

Ha’liksduunsa sah

SATURDAY

Ha’liyaayx

See Swimming

Schedule on the

previous page

for days and

times!

YOGA @

Kitsumkalum

Hall Every

Tuesday from

6:30-7:30pm

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ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

3 4

5 6 7

Fitness Walk

11:30am

YOGA 6:30-7:30

ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

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Deadline for

Informer

Submissions

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GOOD FOOD

BOX Pick-up 2pm

at Health Centre

ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

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Fitness Walk

11:30am

YOGA 6:30-7:30

ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

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ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

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Happy

Father’s

Day!

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Fitness Walk

11:30am

YOGA 6:30-7:30

ACT NOW

Walk/Run 6-7pm

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Deadline for

Informer

Submissions

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ACT NOW

Walk/Run 6-7pm

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Fitness Walk

11:30am

YOGA 6:30-7:30

ACT NOW

Walk /Run 6-7pm

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ACT NOW

Walk/Run 6-7pm

Ha’lilaxsimak’ooxs—The time for picking salmonberries

Kitsumkalum Health Services Office: 3531 West Kalum Road

PO Box 544 | Terrace BC | V8G 4B5

PH: 250-635-6172 FAX: 250-635-6182

reception@kitsumkalum.bc.ca

Health Director | Nurse Supervisor

Brandi-Lainne Trudell

Drug & Alcohol Support Worker | NADAPP

Mildred Roberts

Brighter Futures | F.A.S.T Counselor/Trainer

Janice Robinson

Interim Community Health Representative

Nina Peden

Home Care Nurse

Amy Christian

Community Health Nurse

Teri Forster

Receptionist | Kalum Informer | Medical Travel Clerk

Frances Campbell

Family Preservation Worker | Counselor

Germaine Robertson via Band Office 250-635-6177

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